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Common Running Injuries

Whether you've got pain in your neck, an ache in your foot, or any running injury in between, find out what's causing your ailment and what you can do for some relief.
Common Running Injuries
Despite your best injury prevention efforts, you may find yourself dealing with some aches and pains. Learn more about these common injuries, their causes, and treatments.
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is an injury that occurs when your Achilles tendon -- the large band of tissues connecting the muscles in the back of your lower leg to your heel bone -- becomes inflamed or irritated. Learn about its causes, prevention and treatment.
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are often the result of a twisting or rolling of your ankle. Learn how to treat them.
Black Toenails - Symptoms, Cause, Prevention and Treatment
Runners, especially those training for long-distance events, can suffer from black toenails, caused by the toes rubbing up against the front of the running shoe. Here are tips to prevent and treat black toenails.
Blisters
Blisters on the feet are a common complaint among runners. Learn how to prevent and treat them.
Chafing
Chafing is caused when skin rubs against loose fabric or other skin while you're running. Learn how to prevent and treat it.
Illiotibial Band Syndrome
Marked by a sharp, burning knee or hip pain, Illiotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a very common running injury among runners. Learn about its causes and treatment.
Muscle Pulls or Strains
Muscle pulls or strains are a common and annoying injury for runners. Learn about causes and effective treatment.
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain in runners is usually caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia. Learn what you can do to treat it.
Runner's Knee
A common complaint among long-distance runners, runner's knee feels like a soreness around and sometimes behind the kneecap. Learn about its causes and treatment.
Shin Splints
Find out about the symptoms, causes, and treatment for shin splints, a common running injury.
Stress Fractures
A stress fracture is a serious running injury that requires immediate treatment. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Find Your Sports Injury by Body Part
Look up your sports injury by body part and get information on the diagnosis, cause, prevention, and treatment.
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