Dealing with Running Injuries – Page 3

Why Your Shins Hurt When Running Barefoot or in the Vibram FiveFingers

04/07/2023 Bretta Riches 0

Barefoot running actually prevents shin splints, overall, by enhancing the proper forefoot strike that’s more stable and less impact-intensive. However, temporary shin splints may arise in newbie barefoot runners simply because their leg strength is unconditioned, but the shin splints will fully resolve as soon as the legs adapt to the new running condition.

How Barefoot Running Prevents Shin Splints

19/06/2023 Bretta Riches 6

One of the many ways barefoot running prevents shin splints is by making the foot better at holding more firm during stance, which prevents straining misalignments of the shin.

What Should I Do with My Upper Body When Running?

16/03/2023 Bretta Riches 287

Multiple lines of research has shown the best way to use your upper body when running is to lean forward while letting your torso slightly twist side-to-side (i.e. thoracic rotation). This was found to dramatically improve the shock absorbing characteristics of the back, alleviating lower back pain and it even unstresses the knees!

Is Forefoot Running Better for Reducing Damaging Impact?

Is Forefoot Running Better for Your Feet?

23/08/2022 Bretta Riches 3

Forefoot running is better for your feet than heel strike running because it was found to reduce total loading over the foot by increaing cadence.

Is Forefoot Running Better for Your Knees?

Is Forefoot Running Safer for Your Knees?

27/01/2020 Bretta Riches 1

Multiple studies during the past decade has declared that forefoot running is far better for your knees than heel strike running. Even better, adding a slight forward lean to your forefoot running stride has proven to make it easier for the knees to handle higher, faster, harder mileage.