How to Keep Running: Managing Common Pains During Marathon Training

Posted: December 7th, 2025

Marathon training is a journey that pushes your body to its limits. While the long miles build endurance, they can also lead to muscle tension, joint discomfort, and minor sports injuries. Learning to manage these common aches early is crucial to stay on track and avoid major setbacks.

This guide explores a few common areas of discomfort runners experience and how a musculoskeletal approach, such as chiropractic care, can support your body through the demands of your training cycle.

The Hip & Knee Connection (Runner's Knee & ITB)

Many runners experience pain around the knee cap (often called Runner’s Knee) or along the outside of the thigh (ITB Syndrome). These issues are frequently related to how the hips and pelvis are moving. If the pelvis is unbalanced or the surrounding muscles are tight or weak, it can throw off the mechanics of the knee and ankle.

A chiropractor focuses on the function of the whole kinetic chain, from the feet up to the spine. By addressing imbalances in the hips and pelvis, we aim to improve stability and movement patterns, which can help support the knee and alleviate associated joint pains.

Dealing with Low Back Pain

Back pain and Sciatica are not exclusive to office workers—they are common during intense running blocks. Increased mileage, combined with the impact forces of running, can sometimes irritate the lower back.

Chiropractic care may help manage general, acute, and chronic backache and lumbago. For conditions like sciatica, we provide a thorough assessment to understand the cause and use manual therapy techniques to manage the discomfort associated with these conditions.

Stay Consistent, Stay Supported
Maintaining consistency is the key to finishing your marathon. If you are experiencing minor sports injuries, general joint pains, or muscular tension that is slowing you down, seeking supportive care can be invaluable. Our goal is to assess your individual biomechanics and provide advice and care aimed at keeping you active and achieving your goals.

Next Step: Do you have general aches or joint pains that are interfering with your training? Contact Falcon Chiropractic in Harrogate to discuss how a comprehensive assessment could support your performance.