Proper nourishment before and after exercising helps you get the most out of your workout and prevent injury. How much protein and carbs does a runner need? Protein Protein needs for athletes is essential for muscle and tissue repair, muscle growth and regulation of metabolism. A long distance runner needs...

Leg cramps occur for many reasons, but most the common cause is dehydration. In any case, here are two easy stretches for your upper leg from MedlinePlus.gov. Quadricep Stretch The quadricep is the front thigh muscle. To alleviate a cramp rub the muscle to relax it. Hold onto support while...

Overuse and injury are the most common cause of leg pain. Both lead to the formation of scar tissue which causes pain, inflammation by impinging nerves, constricting blood vessels (impeding the flow of nutrients and removal of wastes), and causing adhesions (scars between two surfaces) that limit movement. Even moderate...

We are proud to announce Jonas Chiropractic as a Sponsor of the Runner's Edge Tobay Triathlon & Tri-Relay taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2014. —— PLUS! —— A Special Offer for All Tobay Tri Participants Free/Complimentary ART Analysis! Find out why athletes are using Active Release Technique® to maintain...

Hydrate! For every 20 minutes of running you lose between 6 and 12 oz. of fluid. Pre-hydrate by drinking 10–15 oz. of fluid 10 to 15 minutes prior to running, and every 20–30 minutes while running. A persistent elevated pulse after your run and dark yellow urine are indications of...

Shin splints are very common in runners. It is irritated and swollen muscles, often from overuse. These are the muscles and fascia in the front of the leg below the knee. The result is the shins throb and ache after or during the run. They can results from many factors...

Train properly and get ready for your next running event with these Ten Training Tips: 1. Check out any pre-existing aches or pains. Should you have an area of your body that chronically bothers you with stiffness or sharp pain have it examined. Do not try to ignore it. 2....

For all training athletes active rest and recovery can be more important than working out. Training is repetitive stress and recovery is essential for regeneration. The following are some tips for active recovery. 1. Do static stretching on off days. Yoga or pilates are an excellent way to stretch. 2....

A very common occurrence that many runners have developed is plantar fasciitis. This is a very painful condition affecting the bottom of the foot, heel, ankle and calf. The pain can be intense at times and make simple walking very difficult. This is an inflammation of the plantar fascia. The...

In today’s world so many people suffer from lower back pain. Millions of dollars are spent annually in diagnosing and treating lower back pain. There are many different causes of lower back pain including: traumatic origin, genetic predisposition, structural imbalances and environmental factors, to name a few. Lower back conditions...