Post-Workout Leg Soreness: Running to Recover or Worsen?

QuestionHey Daniel,    I had a pretty intense training session yesterday, and will be doing them every Saturdays for a while. Today my qua

Posterior Tibial Tendon Pain: Relief & Exercises

QuestionQUESTION: I found this video that finally helped me isolate the structure that has been the focus of my pain. The posterior tibial tendon on my lef

Running-Induced Diarrhea and Cramps: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI am getting very discouraged for my daughter, who is 19 yard old, and has suffered from severe stomach cramps seemingly every time she runs HARD f

Hip & Groin Pain in Runners: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHello Nick, Im hoping you might be able to help me out.  I have a new issue with my hip.  a little about my running, 10-15 miles a week,

Morning Joint Stiffness: Causes & Relief

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Nick - What does it mean if my feet/ankles and hip is sore when I wake in the morning? They loosen up once I am awake and moving. They

Plantar Fasciitis: Persistent Pain & Treatment Options

QuestionHello, I have been diagnosed with plantar faciitis since June. After participating in several runs this spring (1 - 5km, 2- 10km and 4 half marath

Calf Pain When Walking: Causes, Solutions & Prevention

QuestionHello Mr. Tsatsos.  I am greek and since your name sounded greek I thought Id ask you for advice. Im a a male in my late 20s. I am out of sh

Digestive Issues After Knee Surgery: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi Nick I am 56. I have always used running either outdorrs or on a treadmill as my major exercise. I enjoy the whole bofy effect, in particular th

Understanding and Treating Side Knee Pain in Runners

QuestionHi Nick, Im a fairly amateur runner. It been a year and a half since I began. This past summer I jumped from 5-7km runs to half marathons. The fir

Joint Pain During Running: Causes, Solutions & Prevention - Chicago Podiatrist

QuestionI have been running for the first time in about a year, I was 1 mile and 1.5 mile runs daily but during my second week my joints started killing me

Hip & Ankle Stiffness: Understanding Causes & Relief

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Nick - the issue you had been helping me with my ankle has gotten much better. In a large part thanks to the exercises you suggeste

Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spurs: Treatment Options & Recovery

QuestionDr I came down with plantar faciitis in the Fall, probably as a result of cheap runners on pavement. I had it once before in the same foot, and an

Marathon Training Injury Prevention: Expert Advice for Runners

QuestionIve trained for a marathon 3 times and only been able to finish 1 due to injuries during each of my training plans.  Each injury has been diff

Chondral Malacia Patella: Causes, Symptoms & Relief

Questionwell I came across this site while googling knee brace. So I have the dreaded chondal malecia patella I say dreaded since everything I do makes th

Shin Splints or Other Lower Leg Pain? Diagnosis & Treatment

QuestionMy lower leg bone is very tender to the touch on the inside (posterior tibialis region). I dont run or work out but I do overpronate. The pain is c

Understanding Changes in Gait: Causes and What to Do

QuestionIve always had a weird gait and when I was a toddler, my parents had me checked out. It was just typical in toeing, so there was nothing to worry a

Right Hip Pain After Running: Causes & Recovery

QuestionI am a 29 yr old runner. I usually run 8 - 10 km 4-5 times per week. About May, 2014  i developed a stiffness in my right hip after running. T

Foot Pain After Navicular Bone Removal Surgery: Causes & Recovery

QuestionQUESTION: Dear. Dr. Tsatsos, I have been having some unexplained and rather debilitating foot problems for a while now, and would sincerely apprec

Recurring Muscle Strains in Soccer: Causes & Prevention

QuestionHi there, Im 21 years old and I play soccer every weekend. But after around 30 minute mark in the game I pull either calf or groin or hamstring mus

Building Stamina for Running: Tips for New Runners in Hot Climates

QuestionHello sir, it nice to meet you. I am new to running/jogging. When I first started I would run to a landmark such as a tree. then when I started to