As the weather warms up and the days get longer, runners of all levels are lacing up their shoes and hitting the pavement. Whether you’re training for your first 5K, gearing up for a half marathon, or planning to participate in Lansing’s Capital City River Run, spring marks the official start of running season—and it’s the perfect time to get ahead of your training with smart, proactive care.
Don’t Just Train—Train Smart
Running is a rewarding and empowering activity, but it’s also demanding on your body. Every stride you take puts repetitive stress on your joints, muscles, and connective tissues. Without proper preparation and support, even casual runners are at risk for common overuse injuries like shin splints, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and lower back pain.
That’s where functional movement screening and chiropractic care come in.
What is Functional Movement Screening?
A Functional Movement Screening (FMS) is a powerful tool used to assess your body’s movement patterns and identify imbalances, weaknesses, or mobility restrictions that could lead to injury. At Rassel-Daigneault Holistic Health Center, we use FMS to evaluate how your body moves and determine how to improve your biomechanics before you increase mileage or intensity.
How Chiropractic Care Supports Runners
Regular chiropractic adjustments help keep your spine and joints properly aligned, which enhances your range of motion, improves muscle activation, and reduces the risk of injury. Chiropractic care also helps with recovery, reducing inflammation and allowing your body to bounce back more quickly from tough workouts or races.
Ready to Run Strong This Season?
Don’t wait until an injury sidelines your training. Now is the ideal time to book your Functional Movement Screening and begin a custom chiropractic plan tailored to your body and goals.
We’re here to help you cross that finish line feeling your best.