Low Back Pain in Runners and Hybrid Athletes: What You Need to Know

Low Back Pain in Runners and Hybrid Athletes: What You Need to Know

Nick Cartaya, PT, DPT, PN-1
Published on: 23/01/2026

Low back pain is not as common in runners as other injuries, but that does not mean it does not happen more frequently in hybrid athletes. Here's what to do about it.

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When Calf Pain Isn’t a Calf Strain: Lumbar Radiculopathy in Hybrid Athletes

When Calf Pain Isn’t a Calf Strain: Lumbar Radiculopathy in Hybrid Athletes

Nick Cartaya, PT, DPT, PN-1
Published on: 21/11/2025

What if your calf pain is not calf pain? It could be coming from your back, and here's what to look for.

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