Running injury tips on self-diagnosis and self-treatment. Simple strategies for rapid recovery of running injuries.
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A runner thought he had another ordinary ankle sprain. He could still walk, he checked the Ottawa Ankle Rules on himself, and he concluded that he did not need an X-ray. But almost a week later, the swelling and bruising still were not behaving like his previous ankle sprains - and the X-rays showed that his ankle was actually broken. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher…
Can a stress fracture actually heal with too much bone? Yes - and in some runners, that extra bone canbecome a problem of its own. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler explains why a very large bone callus does not always mean a stress fracture is safely healed. He walks through two runner cases: one in which a large callus hid an unstable fracture heading toward…
Can you still do your race after breaking a toe? Many runners assume a broken toe automatically means canceling the event. But that's not always true. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler shares a real strategy call with a runner preparing to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc after suffering a displaced fourth toe fracture only one week before departure. In this episode…
Have you ever felt guilty about taking a day off during stress fracture recovery? For many runners, the hardest part of getting back to running isn't the injury itself—it's resisting the urge to complete every planned workout. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler shares a simple mental strategy that can help runners recover faster by changing the way they think…
Have you ever felt a strange sensation that seemed like a rubber band squeezing your Achilles tendon, shin, or foot? It may not be pain… But it might be one of the earliest warning signs that you're about to make a running injury worse. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler introduces what he calls the "Rubber Band Sign"—a subtle sensation reported by runners with…
When your doctor recommends surgery, there is one question most runners never ask. But it may be the most important question of the entire conversation. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler explains why runners should not simply accept a recommendation for surgery without understanding how confident the surgeon is that the procedure will actually get them back to…
When is the single most important time during the healing of a metatarsal fracture? Most runners assume the hardest part is waiting weeks to get back to running. In reality, the most critical period may be the very first week after the fracture occurs. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler explains why the first seven days after a metatarsal fracture lay the…
If your stress fracture seems to be healing, should you keep repeating the exact same run? It sounds safe… But it may actually slow your progress. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler explains why repeating identical runs can prevent a healing stress fracture from adapting and getting stronger. Using the example of a runner returning from a tibial stress fracture…
Are you testing your stress fracture every day just to see if it's getting better? That simple habit may actually be slowing your recovery. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler explains why repeatedly testing a stress fracture—especially by intentionally reproducing pain—can keep you above your healing threshold and delay your return to running. In this episode…
If you’ve had multiple fifth metatarsal fractures and you also have osteoporosis, can you still run safely? Many runners assume the answer is automatically “no.” But that is not necessarily true. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler explains how runners with osteoporosis can sometimes continue running safely after stress fractures or fifth metatarsal fractures—as…
What is the fastest way to calm down extensor tenosynovitis when you are a runner trying to keep training? In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler explains his personal “secret weapon” for reducing inflammation in extensor tenosynovitis and helping runners get back to training faster. Extensor tenosynovitis happens when the tendon sheaths on the top of the foot become…
