Resources: Dealing with Common Injuries

Can’t shake that achy hamstring? Wondering why your neck hurts after running? Not sure what to do about a stress fracture? Here you can find resources from Dr. Metzl to help you better understand the treatment and prevention of common injuries. These include videos from his Runner’s World “Inside the Doctor’s Office” series, his “Med Tent” video series, and downloadable PDFs and links from Triathlete, Men’s Health, Today and other media sources that feature Dr. Metzl.

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The rise in teen knee injuries (“Today” Video)

Behind the dramatic rise in teen knee injuries

Meniscus Tear Always Need Surgery? (PDF)

Not all meniscus tears need surgery

What is This Pain in My Butt? (PDF)

Otherwise known as a proximal hamstring strain

Getting the Maximus From Your Gluteus (PDF)

A strong butt reduces injury

Groin Pain: Not What You Think (PDF)

When hip problems cause groin pain

Know When Hip Pain is Serious (PDF)

Thankfully, most hip injuries are fixable

Your heel’s worst enemy (PDF)

if plantar fasciitis is ignored, it worsens quickly

I’m Feeling Weak: Anemia? (PDF)

Fatigue and iron deficiency anemia

Morton’s Neuroma: Foot Pain (PDF)

Treating this condition most common in women

Sidelined: Patellofemoral knee pain (PDF)

Pain beneath the patella that hurts most postactivity

What’s in a name: Shin Splints (PDF)

Prevention and early detection of shoulder injuries

Don’t Shrug It Off (PDF)

Prevention and early detection of shoulder injuries

The Mystery of the Side Stitch (PDF)

The causes of this very common problem

Stressed Out: Bones (PDF)

Treating and preventing stress fractures

Sciatica Driving Me Nuts! (PDF)

The source and treatment of sciatica pain

A Pain in the Neck (PDF)

Things aren't always as they seem

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (PDF)

Why soreness plagues triathletes and runners

Slap on the Sunscreen (PDF)

Remember that your skin needs attention, too

When to Worry About Back Pain (PDF)

The three main categories of back pain

Back Pain in the Adolescent (PDF)

A user-friendly guide

The ITB Conundrum (PDF)

What actually causes ITB pain?

Achilles Agony (PDF)

Don't ignore a recalcitrant Achilles tendon

Shin Pain in Adolescent Soccer Players (PDF)

Understanding what causes shin pain

Recovering from a hamstring strain (PDF)

The key is to first recognize the injury

Troubleshooting Tendonitis (PDF)

What does "tendonitis" really mean?