Running Injuries

Epsom Salt Water Therapy

By Backs In Action | March 19, 2015

Epsom Salt Water Therapy At Backs in Action we recommend our patients to take a bath to improve circulation and …

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Contrast Bath Therapy

By Backs In Action | March 17, 2015

Contrast Bath Therapy What do you think of when you hear the word bath? Is it a tub full of …

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Should I Use Ice or Heat?

By Backs In Action | March 10, 2015

Ice vs Heat: Sports Injury Treatment If you’ve ever worked out, run long distances, weight trained, and played sports your …

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How to Choose Proper Fitting Running Shoes

By Backs In Action | December 11, 2014

Looking for a Good Running Shoe? When your foot hits the ground there are ground forces that push back. Running shoes absorb …

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Achilles Tendonitis Symptoms and Treatment

By Backs In Action | August 14, 2014

Achilles Tendonitis Achilles Tendon: Connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone Largest tendon in the body …

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB Syndrome) Treatment

By Backs In Action | July 2, 2014

What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome? Ilio-Tibial (IT) Band: Tendon/ligament running down the side of the leg from the hip to …

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What is Metatarsalgia?

By Backs In Action | April 25, 2014

Metatarsalgia What is Metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a type of pain or inflammation in the metatarsal/ball of the foot. Also known …

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Common Injuries Related to Running: East Vancouver Running InjuriesTreatment Clinic

By Backs In Action | April 4, 2014

Blog post series presentation, on effective treatments, exercises, health tips and stretches common injuries related to running.