| Injury Clinic FAQ on Running |
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Q* Should Running feel painful ?? A* If you are new to Running you should expect to feel a bit achy the day after. Most people suffer from DOMS ( Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ), this is the name given to the current condition that you are experiencing. It basically is the result of Microscopic tears in your Muscles. Please try and warm up before and most importantly stretch. Don't forget to Rest and follow a Plan or Training Program so that you can improve.Your Body will gradually get accustomed to your training program. If the Achiness persits, it could be a sign that you are Overtraining or pushing yourself too hard. If you are getting any sharp pain or any pain when you are Running, rest up and see either a Sports Massage Therapist or a Physiotherapist. Q* How can I prevent Stitches and what are they ?? A* You want to know the sadest thing is that noone has ever fathomed exactly why they occur. The good thing is that there are many different ways to prevent the sharp pain in your side. Don't forget not to have any Heavy meals roughly 2 to 4 hours before you run. Stick to small simple snacks and don't indulge in too much water. If a Stitch occurs, slow down to a walk and Massage it until the discomfort lifts. Q* What's the right way to Breathe ?? A* There's nothing to worry about whether you Breathe through either your Nose or Mouth. Instead, concentrate on getting the most from the wayyou instinctively inhale and exhale. Avoid shallow Breathing where you just engage the top of your Chest and Over Breathing, just concentrate on Deep Breathes. If your Breathing is erratic, get into a Rhythm, take two steps as you Inhale and two more as you exhale. A certain degree of huffing and puffing is normal when you're a Novice runner but this should improve. Q* What's the best time of the day to do my Running ?? A* Evidence suggests it's best to Exercise when our Body's Temperature is at its highest and also when we are most mentally alert which is in the afternoon. But there is also a case for Exercising in the late morning when levels of the Stress Hormone Cortisol peak.. These times aren't convienant for most of us but don't forget everyone's different. You will only benefit from what really works for you, but also please keep in mind your Lifestyle and your Body Clock !!  |