I play tennis three to four times per week and am in good shape, although I do not take time to stretch or lift weights. Do you have any suggestions other than seeing a physician, as I am currently uninsured. The principles of RICE apply to many running injuries, namely Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. My next step would be to go to a running specialty store such as those that advertise in the Washington Running Report . A trained shoe salesperson can help determine whether a runner is in the right kind of shoes avoid chains like Foot Locker and Sports Authority like the plague.
Inappropriate shoes can cause major leg and knee problems.
You should also consider finding a good running podiatrist because many running injuries are directly related to imbalances in the feet. Again, there are several advertisers in this publication. A consultation with a podiatrist is usually less expensive than an orthopedic surgeon. In many cases, store-bought inserts can correct the problem. As a last resort, an orthopedic surgeon may be necessary when the podiatrist cannot solve the problem.