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RTTC #113 Are You Giving It Enough Time to Work?
March 18, 2025 · 24 min

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In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn how long you need treat your pain when you’re dealing with running injuries. 

You need to do the treatment for sufficient time before switching methods. Specific treatment durations were provided, including 10-20 minutes for ice/heat, 3-5 minutes for ice baths, up to two weeks for cortisone shots, and 8-12 weeks for strength exercises.  Consistent treatment is crucial, and misconceptions regarding Tylenol and NSAIDs were addressed.

Running injury treatments discussed include:

IceHeatCortisone shotNSAIDsTylenolRestStrengthStretching

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