Tucson runners and chiropractic care

Do your knees, shins or hips ache after a run? Many runners know that feeling.

Running is one of Americans' favorite forms of exercise. You can do it almost anywhere, it needs little equipment and it burns calories. Regular exercise such as running can also help with weight control, blood pressure, cholesterol and stress.

Running also comes with its share of injuries. Tendonitis, shin splints, ankle sprains, hip pain and knee strains are common. A regular running routine can bring these problems on or make them worse.

Simple steps every runner can take

Common-sense precautions come first. Wear good shoes and respect your body's limits.

Some runners also make chiropractic care part of their routine. Here are three ways it may help.

Better range of motion

Joints that move well make movement easier, and that matters for a runner's stride. Chiropractic care focuses on how your joints move.

Chiropractic care does not promise faster times. Better range of motion may help you move more freely.

Care after a running injury

Runners often deal with injuries, and some take weeks or months to settle. For a dedicated runner, that is hard news.

The first step after an injury is usually to stop running and let it settle. Most runners want to get back to their routine as soon as it is safe.

Dr. Rosseland can evaluate running injuries, including those from repetitive motion, and build a care plan. That plan often works alongside rest and a gradual return to running.

Looking at the whole body

When one part of your body is not moving well, other parts may compensate. That can be one way runners end up hurt.

Dr. Rosseland can look at how you move. He can then suggest care, stretches and strength work that may help.

Running offers real benefits for your health and well-being. Sensible steps to lower the chance of injury help you keep enjoying them.

If a running injury or a nagging ache keeps cutting your runs short, Dr. Rosseland can take a careful look at what is going on. Call (520) 444-1937 or request an appointment online. Same-day appointments are available when there is an opening.