Whether you’re an occasional jogger, ultra runner, or find yourself somewhere in between, you may have the Big Texas Run already marked on your calendar! As the event isn’t until October 18, 2025, you’ll have plenty of time to prepare properly.
This event welcomes runners of all skill levels, offering both 5K and 10K courses with scenic views of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field in Arlington. Whether you’re running for fun, training for a bigger race, or aiming for a personal best, now is a great time to start preventing the pain that could hold you back on race day.
Two of the most common issues that runners deal with—runner’s knee and shin splints—can derail your training and preparation in the months leading up to the event. There is some good news: Chiropractic care can help prevent and address these injuries so you can build up your endurance and perform at your best on race day.
Understanding Runner’s Knee and Shin Splints
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome): This happens when the cartilage under your kneecap gets irritated, usually from overuse, poor running form, or muscle imbalances. If you feel pain around your kneecap—especially when running, squatting, or going downstairs—you might be dealing with runner’s knee.
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome): Shin splints develop when too much stress is placed on the shinbone and surrounding muscles, often from overtraining, wearing the wrong shoes, or running on hard surfaces. The pain usually shows up along the inner edge of your shin and tends to get worse the more you push through it.
How Chiropractic Care Helps Runners
Of course, every athlete wants to perform at their best, which is why so many pro sports teams have chiropractors on staff. You don’t have to be an elite athlete, however, to benefit from this natural, non-invasive care. By addressing the root causes of pain and dysfunction, chiropractors help runners maintain peak performance and mobility.
Here are some ways Dr. Lauren and Dr. Eric can help:
Joint and Spinal Alignment: If your spine or lower body is out of alignment, it can throw off your biomechanics and put extra stress on your knees and shins. Chiropractic adjustments help get everything back in place, reducing pain and improving how you move.
Soft Tissue Therapy: Techniques like myofascial release and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) break up scar tissue and improve circulation, helping your muscles recover faster.
Gait Analysis and Running Form Corrections: Our chiropractors can see how you run, identify any inefficiencies, and give you tips to improve your form. This can help you run more efficiently and lower your risk of injury.
Custom Exercise and Stretching Plans: Targeted exercises and stretches can help strengthen weak muscles and improve flexibility in key areas like your quads, hamstrings, and calves—keeping you moving smoothly and reducing the chance of overuse injuries.
Chiropractic care keeps runners moving pain-free by improving alignment, enhancing mobility, and preventing injuries,” says Dr. Lauren.
Start Training Now for the Big Texas Run—Pain-Free!
With seven months until the Big Texas Run, now is the ideal time to address any existing issues and establish a solid training routine. If you’re just getting into running, you’ll have plenty of time to build endurance gradually, minimizing injury risk.
Book a consultation at Restoring Life Chiropractic today and make chiropractic care part of your race preparation!