Training for a Marathon, but Struggling with Foot or Achilles Pain?

Training for a Marathon, but Struggling with Foot or Achilles Pain? 

Here’s How Shockwave Can Accelerate Your Recovery

Dr. Jerry Yoo
Founder and Endurance Specialist
Next Level Physio
5 minute read 

3 Key Takeaways

1. Before you increase your running mileage for marathon training, get your running form checked to reduce the risk of injuries
2. Addressing foot and Achilles pain quickly is the key to staying on your training plan.
   
3. Shockwave has been shown to quickly reduce foot and Achilles pain, ensuring minimal training disruptions and faster healing.

As marathon season kicks into high gear and your training miles stack up, it's not uncommon to feel the strain, especially conditions like Achilles tendonitis or plantar fasciitis slowing you down. Fortunately, there's a swift and cutting-edge solution at hand: Shockwave.

What Exactly is Shockwave?

Forget the gentle tingles of electrical stimulation you might have encountered before at a traditional PT office. Shockwave, or Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Therapy (EPAT), is a non-invasive powerhouse that's been transforming pain management in sports medicine. This innovative, regenerative modality uses a handheld device to send high-energy sound waves deep into muscle, tendon, and ligament tissues. These waves enhance blood circulation, kick-start cellular regeneration, and promote rapid tissue healing—crucial benefits when you're clocking up those pre-marathon miles.

Why Shockwave is a Game-Changer for Runners:

At Next Level Physio, regenerative shockwave has been an absolute game changer in helping runners and lifelong athletes stay on track to training and race success.

• Rapid Pain Relief: Many runners experience significant pain reduction after just 2 to 6 sessions—keeping your marathon training on track.
• Accelerated Tissue Healing: Shockwave boosts your body’s own healing mechanisms, making it perfect for stubborn injuries that don't respond to traditional treatments.
• Avoid surgery and shots: As a non-surgical option, Shockwave lets you walk out of the clinic post-session, possibly even fitting in a light run the same day.

Don’t take our word for it.  Click Shockwave Therapy to watch how shockwave helped Sean get back to his favorite activities.

Beyond Symptom Relief: Addressing the Root Cause

While Shockwave excels at easing symptoms, we don’t stop there. At Next Level Physio, we dive deeper, employing a "whole runner" approach to identify and treat the underlying ROOT causes of your pain, often linked to flaws in running form or biomechanical imbalances.

Your Customized Running Recovery Plan Includes:

• Outdoor Running Form Analysis: We evaluate your technique in action, pinpointing inefficiencies that could be triggering pain.
• Integration of Cutting-Edge Regenerative Therapies: Alongside Shockwave, we may use e-dry needling or blood flow restriction training to bolster your recovery.
• Customized Strength Program for Runners: We design exercises specifically to strengthen and balance your muscles, enhancing your overall running performance and resilience.

Act Now—Don’t Let Pain Sideline Your Marathon Goals

If you're battling foot or Achilles pain during your marathon prep, waiting only worsens the problem. Early intervention is crucial for a swift and effective recovery. Click here for our completely-free Runners’ Achilles Assessment at Next Level Physio in Cary to discover if Shockwave is your ticket back to pain-free running.

Conclusion

Remember, Shockwave is just the beginning. By understanding and addressing the root causes of your injuries, we ensure not only immediate relief but also enduring health and performance gains. Let’s restore your stride so you can hit the Chicago streets running stronger and pain-free!

—Dr. Jerry Yoo is the Founder of Next Level Physio.He has worked with elite and professional athletes, runners, and triathletes for over 25 years. As a clinical running research partner with Rutgers University, Dr. Jerry specializes in helping runners and lifelong athletes over 40 get back to what they love to do.