IT Band Syndrome is one of the most common running injuries, but it’s often misunderstood and mistreated. Learn what the IT band really is, why it causes pain, the typical symptoms runners experience, and what actually works for treatment. Our Boston-based physical therapy team breaks it down so you can get back to pain-free miles.

Sudden long-run spikes — not weekly mileage totals — may be the real driver of running injuries. A new 2025 study tracked more than 5,200 runners and found that increasing a single run by more than 10% compared to your longest run in the past month significantly raises your risk of overuse injury. For Boston runners training for marathons or rebuilding postpartum, the message is clear: train smarter, progress gradually, and keep your long runs consistent.

Leaking while running? Feeling pelvic pressure or discomfort? Your pelvic floor could be the missing piece. Learn how it impacts your stride, when symptoms signal a problem, and what to do about it. Written by runner-specialists at The Run Rx in Somerville, MA.

Learn why running form changes should be approached cautiously. Discover common risks, research insights, and expert tips for safely adjusting your running mechanics to prevent injury and boost performance.

Get ready for the Boston Marathon with our expert tips on race-day logistics, pacing strategies, injury prevention, and post-race recovery. Whether you're preparing for your first marathon or aiming for a personal best, our Boston Marathon Prep Guide has everything you need to succeed. Plus, explore our Race Training Package for personalized support throughout your training!

Boston is a running city! And our staff of runner’s put together their top routes from Southie to Somerville and the Fells and from flat tempo runs to tough hill workouts!

1 in 15 Americans is living with an autoimmune disease

These conditions come in many forms, some of which can seriously affect the musculoskeletal system. This overlap can make it tricky to distinguish between an autoimmune disease and a running injury, leading to misdiagnoses that can last for years.

Leslie was dealing with significant peroneal tenidonpathy and partial tearing on her R ankle for over a year before coming to The Run Rx.

Hamstring strain and tendinopathy is common in runner and often a complicated and long rehab process. Here are our most important tips and some insight on what could be causing your hamstring pain

Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy is one of the most common issues we see with our runners. Our tendons facilitate movement by transferring forces generated by muscles to the skeleton. They deform under load to store and return strain energy, making them critical during locomotion. The Achilles is the largest, strongest, and thickest tendon in the body, and experiences 5-7x your body weight per step during running.

How we helped a runner with chronic exertional compartment syndrome return to running with gait retraining and foot strength

One of runners biggest dreads👀. A plantar fasciitis diagnosis is often slapped upon any pain occurring in the arch of the foot and there's a painful amount of "5 steps to fix your plantar fasciitis" posts out there (🚨spoiler alert: it's not that simple and not that generic)

Should you run through pain and is ice on the outs? We’re talking through your burning questions on running injury management.

While the glute max may be the workhorse, the glute med is what allows it to create force by creating a stable foundation. It's the unsung hero of the hips.

Running injuries and pain aren’t simple. How pain is dependent on the damage to your body but also the psychological and social contributors

How your body needs control or “software” and capacity or “hardware” so support healthy running. The differences and how to apply them

Running-related injuries are complex and often a result of many factors. The biggest causes relate to running form, impacts and durability.

How strengthening your feet as a runner can reduce your risk of injuries and exercises from a running physical therapist

Women are far more likely to get injured and drop out of running than men. The mechanical, nutritional, biological and life reason why and how to incorporate strength nutrition and good movement for all female runners including pregnant and postpartum runners.