Running injuries. Stay on the road, trail or track.
Running is one of the simplest and most rewarding forms of exercise — but it also places repetitive demands on the body. Whether you're training for your first parkrun, preparing for a marathon or simply enjoying regular runs, injuries can interrupt your progress and make every step uncomfortable.
We work with runners of all abilities to identify the factors contributing to injury, improve movement efficiency and support a confident return to running. Rather than simply treating where it hurts, we look at how your entire body moves.
We regularly help runners with:
Every runner is different. Your training history, biomechanics, footwear, recovery and workload all influence how your body responds to running.
- Runner's knee
- ITB-related pain
- Shin pain
- Achilles tendon pain
- Plantar heel pain
- Hip pain
- Calf tightness
- Hamstring injuries
- Lower back pain
- Foot pain
- Ankle pain
- Recurrent running injuries
Rarely a single factor.
Running injuries often develop when the body's capacity is exceeded. Our goal is to understand which factors are most relevant to you.
- Rapid increases in training volume
- Sudden changes in intensity
- Inadequate recovery
- Previous injuries
- Joint stiffness
- Muscle weakness
- Poor movement control
- Reduced mobility
- Running technique
- Foot mechanics
Every runner gets an individual review.
Your consultation may include:
- —Training history
- —Injury history
- —Weekly mileage
- —Footwear discussion
- —Walking assessment
- —Running-specific movement assessment
- —Hip and pelvic assessment
- —Foot and ankle mobility
- —Functional strength testing
Understanding how your body moves allows us to create recommendations that are specific to your goals.
Not just pain relief — confident return.
Your management plan may include:
- —Temporary training modification
- —Running progression plans
- —Mobility exercises
- —Strengthening exercises
- —Recovery advice
- —Load management strategies
- —Return-to-race planning
Whenever possible, we aim to keep you moving while allowing injured tissues the opportunity to recover.
Treatment tailored to your presentation.
Chiropractic Care
Dr Gabrielle Gully may focus on improving joint mobility, spinal function and lower limb mechanics — including adjustments, joint mobilisation, soft tissue techniques, exercise prescription and rehabilitation planning.
Learn about chiropracticStructural Bodywork & Myofascial Therapy
Neville Dunne focuses on movement efficiency, fascial restriction and muscle balance throughout the body — aiming to reduce unnecessary compensation and improve the way your body manages the demands of running.
Learn about structural bodyworkCollaborative Care
Some runners benefit from both approaches. Where appropriate, our practitioners work together to provide coordinated care that supports both recovery and long-term performance.
How we work togetherPreventing injuries matters as much as treating them.
We'll work with you to identify strategies that may reduce your risk of future problems:
- Appropriate training progression
- Recovery strategies
- Movement efficiency
- Strength and mobility
- Footwear considerations
- Warm-up routines
Our aim is to support your running for years to come.
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Whether you're aiming for your next marathon, returning after injury or simply wanting to enjoy pain-free running again, we're here to help. Let's get you back doing what you love.