{"id":24220,"date":"2021-06-14T16:15:41","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T08:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spinefitchiro.com\/?p=24220"},"modified":"2021-06-14T16:15:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T08:15:41","slug":"3-running-types-to-manage-your-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spinefitchiro.com\/cn\/3-running-types-to-manage-your-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Running Types To Manage Your Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time of the year again, and by that I mean we\u2019re back into MCO (number what again now?). This time around, running is allowed with adherence to physical distancing. And boy have we seen more and more people coming out for a walk\/run now. Look outside your neighbourhood and if it\u2019s a warm sunny evening, you\u2019ll know what we mean.<\/span><\/p>\n

With so many people taking the opportunity to be outdoors, improper running can cause different types of injuries. For example, when you and your family member are out running together, have you realised how, even though you\u2019re doing the exact same activity, both might feel very different after the run (assuming you both have similar fitness levels)<\/em>?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Therein lies the question \u2014<\/span><\/p>\n

On your next run, observe how you\u2019re running. Are you landing with your heel, your mid-foot or your forefoot?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is important to understand how the foot contacts the ground because it looks into the types of impact, how it affects the body and most importantly how your body reacts to it, giving you a better idea of how your body is working when you run!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Types of Foot Strikes\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n

There are three types of foot strikes:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Rear foot strike\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Midfoot strike\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Forefoot strike\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    With these three different foot strike patterns, the ankle is placed through different positions in order to cushion the impact from the ground, hence using different muscles and the different kinds of injuries that could be sustained.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Rear Foot Strike (RFS)<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n\"Rear<\/a>\n

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    This is the most common foot strike pattern amongst all recreational runners, where the heel of the foot contacts the ground first. In this landing position, the leg is positioned with the knees straight, and the ankles facing towards the ceiling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    With this landing pattern:<\/span><\/p>\n