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Are you dealing with nagging running injuries that just won’t go away—no matter how much you stretch or foam roll?

You’re not alone. Many runners struggle with chronic aches and pains that linger, especially as training mileage increases. And often, these issues don’t fully resolve without a more s...

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Remedies for Runner’s Knee

Knee pain is the #1 most common running-related injury, and the most frequent type of knee pain occurs at or around the front of the knee cap. This is known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) — and it accounts for up to 62% of knee pain in runners!

How Can You T...