If you’ve ever tackled a steep downhill run, you probably expected sore calves or aching quads the next day. But when the ache lands squarely in your lower back instead? That’s a whole different level of annoying. I remember bombing down a hill during a trail race a few years ago—felt like a champ at…
I used to think shin splints were just a runner’s rite of passage. But after a year of ignoring my sore legs and pushing through the pain, I realized the real problem wasn’t just in my shins — it was higher up the chain. Turns out, my back was working overtime to compensate for those…
If you’re a runner and you’ve been sidelined by back pain, you’re definitely not alone. I’ve been through it myself. One day I was pushing through a great 10K training session, the next I could barely stand up straight. Running, ironically, keeps us strong—but when back pain creeps in, it feels like everything starts falling…