Are you feeling frustrated with your runs? Are you having aches and pains that's keeping you from increasing your mileage or speed or you're having to walk when you'd rather run? Have you tried everything to fix it, but feel let down?Don’t sacrifice the joy you get from running and staying active over problems that can be fixed. That’s why we made this free tips guide just for you.
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Tess Vaughn, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS, DN
Specialist Physical Therapist |
A Message From Dr. Tess Vaughn,
Dear Frustrated Runner With Pain, ❓Are you worried about the aches and pains that just don't seem go away even though they aren't getting worse? ❓Are you frustrated that rest, medication, and You Tube exercises haven't worked? ❓Are you having trouble keeping up with your mileage and are missing out on the fun runs with your friends? ❓Are you still looking for a long-term solution so you can continue to run easily and with confidence? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you are in the right place!
You see, many people who have pain when they run suffer unnecessarily because they’re told…
⚠️ Just “rest it” and it’ll be fine (then months later they’re still suffering…) ⚠️ It’s “normal” to have pain at your age if you run. ⚠️ If you take some pills everything will be fine. ⚠️ Stopping running is the only option. The Truth Is... ✅ Resting it doesn’t change anything. You might get a small temporary relief, but then when you start running again you’ll still be suffering from the pain (I bet you’ve already experienced it!) ✅ It doesn't have to be normal to get pain as you get older! ✅ Pain pills can cause a lot of other problems with your body and not necessarily help. ✅ Having to give up running is not the only option. It’s just the option we hear a lot from physicians. “At PT Live It, We Specialize In Helping Runners Continue To Run With Confidence And Without Limitations Or Fear Of Making Things Worse.”It can be very confusing to decide exactly what you should do if you have pain when you run. You’ve likely heard a lot of options such as…
❓ A family member tells you to stop running and that running is causing all your problems in the first place. ❓ A colleague mentions going to a chiropractor. ❓ The “experts” on YouTube recommend doing certain exercises. ❓ A friend suggests going to a massage therapist . ❓ All while the doctor tells you to "rest it" or go see a specialist. It’s overwhelming to try to make a decision with all these choices. What will happen if you don’t make the right one? Will you have to give up running altogether? Most people get stuck trying to make a decision about what to do next. They go days, weeks, months (even years!) without taking action. When It Comes To Solving Something As Aggravating As Aches and Pains with Running…You must choose the right provider for YOUR health and YOUR needs. If you don’t, you could end up giving up on running even when it was unnecessary or taking a break that wasn't needed..
Getting the “least-invasive”, most natural treatment is VITAL to you stopping your pain with running AND keeping it from coming back. To do that, you have to not just treat the pain, but have a provider who is willing to figure out WHY the pain happened in the first place. What's going on with your run that's causing the pain. That’s when you’ll get a PERMANENT solution to your problems. At PT Live It we’ve created a 3 step process to get rid of your pain, keep you running, AND make sure it doesn’t come back again. Step #1 - We Want To Listen To Your StoryOur medical system is frustrating. You wait weeks, sometimes months, for an appointment, only to get to talk to the doctors for 10 minutes before they have to run to the next patient and you’re left sitting there wondering, “What just happened?”
Even a lot of physical therapy clinics have to operate this way because of insurance demands. They’re not able to sit down and really listen to what's going on, they’re fast-paced, and your therapist may not have much time to actually touch where you hurt or get to the root cause. This is why our first step is to LISTEN to you story. After working with lots of runners with pain, we know that no two people are alike. Each person has a different body, a different history, different types of pain, and different reasons why running is important to them. That is why our first step is to give you time to tell your story. That way we get a deep understanding of what’s going on not just with your body, but also how it’s impacting your life. Step #2 - Find Out WHY Your Pain StartedMany people have a diagnosis, or medical term, for what’s going on with their body. Maybe their doctor gave it to them, maybe test results showed the diagnosis, or maybe you found it online.
You could have been told that your only choice was to stop running, rest it, or go see a specialist for further testing. Sometimes, those things bring temporarily relief, but they’re not addressing what CAUSED the problem in the first place. Every person’s cause of pain with running is different. No one has the exact same problem caused by the exact same thing as another person. Our goal at PT Live It is to find that original cause of your pain, so not only does your pain go away, it STAYS AWAY, without having to stop running altogether! We understand that you still might be skeptical or unsure if physical therapy is right for you. That’s why we created a free Discovery Session. (Yes! That means the first Discovery Session call is ON US!) Our Discovery Sessions are meant specifically for those people who are skeptical, unsure, or have even been let down in the past. During the Discovery Session we'll talk about what’s wrong, how long it’s going to take to fix it, and give you peace of mind that your problem can be fixed with PT! Step #3 - Get Rid Of The Pain & Keep It From Coming Back Without Taking A BreakThis is when the big transformations occur. We develop a personalized plan that allows you to...
…Get back to, or continue to, run and exercise with CONFIDENCE and with the knowledge that you'll know what to do to keep your symptoms controlled. . …Be able to get back to running with friends without asking them to slow down or walk instead. …Get back to your pre-injury lifestyle you love …Feel that rush we get after a good run that doesn't hurt or getting out on a cool, crisp fall day at the end of a rough day at work! Our best clients are those who are motivated, willing to put the work in consistently, willing to learn new techniques, and ready to win back their active lifestyle. (Even if they feel stuck right now!) Want to know more about our availability and costs before making any commitment to coming in? You don’t have to sacrifice running or run with pain over problems that can be fixed.
Sincerely, Dr. Tess Vaughn |
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About PT Live It...
Clint, owner of Creed Fitness, in Watkinsville...
"I am a local personal trainer and gym owner and I have sent DOZENS of people to Tess over the years for various physical ailments. Backs, knees, shoulders, hips, ankles, etc. My clients always come back to me singing her praise and thanking me for referring them to her! She does a fantastic job. She's really great at helping people get back to doing what THEY like to do whether that's running, lifting, yardwork, etc. You won't regret making an appointment at PT Live It!" |
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