Running Injuries

Running Injuries Slowing You Down?

Whether you’re chasing a sub-3 marathon, building up from a couch-to-5K, or trying to stay injury-free while training for your next event — running injuries can derail your goals fast.

At Physio7, we help runners overcome pain, improve technique, and return to running stronger and smarter.

Chris Spurling, founder of Physio7, used to hate long-distance running. As a semi-pro footballer and triple jumper, he was powerful, but not built for endurance. Running more than a few minutes often triggered back pain and frustration.

Through a deep understanding of his body, focused mobility work, smart strength training, and patient progression, he transformed his running — eventually building up to ultramarathons and twice representing the UK in the Backyard Ultra.

That journey fuels his passion for helping other runners — especially those dealing with injury, inefficient technique, or recurring setbacks — find a smarter, stronger path forward.

The Physio & Coach in Your Corner

  • Runner’s knee

  • Shin splints

  • Achilles tendinopathy

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Calf or hamstring strains

  • IT band issues

  • Tib post and peroneal tendinopathies

  • Ankle sprains

  • Hip flexor strains

  • And more...

Common Injuries We Treat

How Do We Get Results?

Our in-depth assessment — whether completed in our Ipswich clinic or via a comprehensive digital video consultation — will help uncover:

  • What hurts — the specific tissues involved

  • Why it hurts — the biomechanical, training or postural drivers behind it

Treatment with our 3-Step System will help to:

Relieve
Ease pain with hands-on treatment, positions of ease, electrical therapy, and strategies to reduce inflammation and muscle tension.

Restore
Unlock stiff joints and tight muscles. Improve coordination and movement control during your running stride.

Rebuild
Rebuild strength, endurance, and confidence — so you can return to running smarter and stronger than before.

Questions Patients Often Ask About Running Injuries

  • Often, yes! We focus on modified loading rather than complete rest whenever possible.

  • Recovery time varies depending on the injury, your history and your goals. Some runners notice massive improvement after one session, while most require2–6 sessions for meaningful progress. Complex or long-standing injuries may take longer, but your physio will monitor your progress and adjust your plan for safe, sustainable recovery.

  • Yes, we look at the whole picture—your injury, movement patterns, and training habits. A Standard Assessment may address immediate technique issues linked to your injury. For a deeper dive, our Runner’s MOT (90 mins) offers a full biomechanical analysis and a targeted exercise plan to boost performance and prevent future injuries.

  • Absolutely. Whether you’re just starting out or training for an ultra marathon, we tailor our assessments and rehab plans to your level, goals, and running history. Beginners benefit from technique guidance, strength and mobility work, and gradual progression strategies, while competitive runners get targeted interventions to optimise performance, correct imbalances, and prevent recurring injuries.

  • No referral is required to book a running injury assessment — you can come directly to us.

What to Book

If you already have an injury that makes it difficult to run comfortably:
In-Clinic: Book a standard 40 minute assessment session (or 55 minute session if you have 2 or more injuries) so that we can get basic treatment under way. The ‘Runners MOT’  is an in-depth assessment that is best carried out when your symptoms are under control and you can run comfortably.

If you are injured but you can run comfortably:
In-Clinic: Feel free to book either one of the assessment sessions (a standard 40 minute assessment session for one injury, or a 55 minute session if you have 2 or more injuries). Even better, book in for the Runners MOT (90 minutes). This will give us loads of time to fully assess the injury, the underlying problems and your running style, and to get treatment and rehabilitation under way.

If you do not have an injury, and simply want to reduce your chances of getting injured:
In-Clinic: book in for the Runners MOT (90 minutes). This will give us time to look at your running style and to identify any underlying weaknesses, stiff/ tight areas and movement control issues that could cause problems in the future. We will then get you started with exercises to address any potential problem areas.

Can’t make it into the clinic?
Book in for an Online Running Assessment (Please note: Due to professional insurance regulations, online clinical consultations are strictly available to UK residents only).

For more information about our Runners MOT click here

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Specialist Insight

Many running injuries can be classified as overuse injuries, resulting from repetitive stress on tissues such as muscles, tendons, or bones.

Rapidly increasing mileage, intensity, or frequency of runs without proper progression is a common factor in running injuries. To avoid getting hurt, it’s important to increase your running distance, speed, and how often you run gradually and in a way that makes sense for your body.

Adequate rest and recovery are integral components of a well-rounded running programme. If you push yourself too hard, too often, without taking enough breaks, you are more likely to get injured.

If you feel any pain or discomfort while running, don’t ignore it. Taking care of small problems right away is really important to stop them from getting worse. Pay attention to any pain, swelling, or changes in how you run, and make sure to get help if you need it.