In a previous blog article we looked at the evidence surrounding distance running and its effects upon the human frame. Proponents of running look to anthropology for clues as to why human beings are just so good at this form of locomotion. One such supporter is the author Christopher McDougall, who wrote the best-selling book “Born to Run”. Christopher recently appeared at the TED Conference and shared his insights in a compelling 15 minute talk.

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Tags: running

I love it when new data challenges the conventional wisdom. And a truism that is often perpetuated without interrogation is that long distance running, particularly on the road, causes osteoarthritis of the knees, hips and possibly degeneration of the lumbar discs.

But is there any data to support these assertions?

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Tags: lumbar, disc, running, osteoarthritis