by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | August 26, 2022 | Common Conditions, Running, Sports Medicine
Metatarsalgia is a condition that affects the metatarsal bones in the foot. These bones are located in the front of the foot and support the toes. This foot condition can cause pain, inflammation, and stiffness in the ball of the foot. Based on recent reports, the...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | June 1, 2022 | Running, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning
Thoughts from the Expo While hopefully many of you know that I have been writing articles for Footprints for a few years now (as well as being a long-time advertiser), most do not know my introduction to Toledo Roadrunners was with the Glass City Marathon Expo....
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | April 29, 2022 | Chiropractic Care, Wellness Lifestyle
By Dr. Bryan D. Royer – Sports Chiropractor Human joints are available in various shapes and sizes, and they enable us to walk and perform the activities of everyday life. We would be inflexible and immovable if we did not have joints. However, they are frequently...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | March 29, 2022 | Massage, Running, Sports Medicine
Many understand that massage therapy is a treatment that can have a multitude of benefits for runners, but many do not know that foam rolling is a type of self-massage that has many of the same benefits. Using foam rollers can be comparable to a deep tissue massage...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | March 1, 2022 | Massage, Running, Sports Medicine
Massage therapy gains popularity among runners and marathoners every day because of the effects it produces on the runners who use it. Massages contribute to the relief of muscle tension related to exercise. In addition, they improve elasticity and range of motion...
