Running doesn’t cause running injuries

Over and over patients tell me their doctor has told them to quit running. The doctor has said that running is at the root cause of the running injury. B.S.!

Breathing doesn't cause lung disease. Eating doesn't cause stomach upset or heart disease. Driving doesn't cause automobile accidents. Spending money doesn't cause bankruptcy.

Running doesn't cause running injuries.  Running isn't the problem. It's the choices we make when we are running (and recovering) that leads to a problem.

If you're a runner it's important you understand first and foremost that running does not cause running injuries. And if you happen to get injured and you seek treatment for your running injury it's important you understand how to talk to your physician and convince your physician that running is not the problem.