Top 5 Running Injuries in Brighton and Hove – And How to Fix Them
Running along Brighton seafront, tackling the trails of the South Downs, or training for a summer race? You’re not alone — but if you're feeling pain, you’re also not alone in that. At Life is Movement Clinic in Hove, we’ve seen a surge in running-related injuries this summer.
Here are the top 5 running injuries we’re seeing in Brighton and Hove — and what you can do about them.
1. Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Symptoms: Dull, aching pain along the shin, worsened by running on hard surfaces like the seafront.
Cause: Often due to a rapid increase in training load or poor footwear.
Fix:
Rest or reduce running temporarily
Physiotherapy for calf tightness and foot mechanics
Strengthening of the lower limb and gait re-education
Get treatment for shin splints in Brighton with expert support at our Hove clinic.
2. Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
Symptoms: Pain around or behind the kneecap, especially walking downhill or up stairs.
Cause: Weak hip/glute muscles, tight quads, or poor running form.
Fix:
Targeted glute strengthening
Soft tissue work on tight quadriceps
Gait assessment to correct movement patterns
3. Achilles Tendinopathy
Symptoms: Stiffness or pain at the back of the ankle, especially in the morning or after a run.
Cause: Overtraining or calf tightness.
Fix:
Eccentric heel drops
Soft tissue treatment and load management
Advice on shoe wear and training programming
4. Plantar Fasciitis
Symptoms: Sharp pain under the heel, often worse in the morning.
Cause: Increased mileage, tight calves, or poor foot support.
Fix:
Physiotherapy for foot mobility
Orthotic or shoe advice
Calf and plantar fascia stretching
Need help with heel pain in Brighton and Hove? We specialise in foot and ankle rehab.
5. IT Band Syndrome
Symptoms: Lateral knee pain, especially after longer runs.
Cause: Tightness in the iliotibial band or weakness in hip abductors.
Fix:
Foam rolling and soft tissue release
Glute medius strengthening
Modifying running routes or volume
Why See a Physiotherapist for Running Injuries?
Ignoring a running injury won’t make it go away. Most running injuries we treat at our Brighton & Hove physiotherapy clinic can be resolved with:
A structured rehab plan
Load management and strength work
Manual therapy or dry needling where needed
Education and movement coaching
Ready to Get Back to Running?
At Life is Movement, we specialise in treating running injuries with evidence-based, personalised care. Whether you’re a casual runner or marathon prepper, we’ll help you recover, rebuild, and return stronger.
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