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As a physical therapist, one of the most common questions I get is, “Why does my neck, insert any joint, make that cracking sound?” If you’ve ever turned your head […]

4 Race Day Rules Every Runner Should Remember (and What Happens When You Don’t) A lesson on preparation, pacing, and listening to your body Every runner looks forward to race […]

Have you ever lost your footing on stairs, wet/icy pavement, or the floor of your own bedroom as you get up at night—causing you to fling your arms out to […]

The knee is like the “middle child” of your body—often taking the fall for what’s happening above (hips, back, core) or below (ankles, feet). That’s why knee pain for runners, […]

Understanding Ankle Pain: Anatomy, Injuries, and What Your Symptoms Are Telling You Ankle pain can sneak up on you—or knock you off your feet. Maybe you twisted it stepping off […]

As kids, we all just ran because it felt good. You didn’t worry about how to improve your running form or technique. As adults, many of us still run with […]

Get ready, Chicago Marathon runners—June is the beginning of the official training schedule for October’s big race. During this training phase, there is a lot to take into consideration besides […]

I am what is known as an injury-prone runner. When training for a race, I  carefully follow a training plan and listen to my body’s needs, yet I still get […]

Spring is a season of renewal, a time to shake off winter stiffness. Just like the flowers start to bloom again, our bodies thrive when we give them the care […]

Waking up stiff and unable to turn your head is more than just inconvenient—it’s literally a pain in the neck. Suddenly, simple tasks like driving or working feel impossible. The […]