I've been guilty of "assuming the worst" when I have a running-related injury. I feel some pain in my shin and think, "Oh, no -- a stress fracture!" Thankfully, I'm usually just overreacting and the injury disappears on its own or with some self-treatment. But how do you know when your running injury warrants attention from a medical professional?
Most running injuries respond well to R.I.C.E treatment: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and take about two weeks to heal. It's time to visit a sports medicine professional if your pain lasts longer than that, or if you have any of the following symptoms:
- pain radiating to another area of the body
- severe pain in a joint or bone
- injury is very painful to the touch
- significant swelling at the injured area
- difficulty moving the injured part
- numbness, tingling or weakness at the injury site
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