Prairie doc: Running and knee pain

Debunking the myths with science

You’ve likely heard , maybe even from a medical professional, that “running is bad for your knees.” But robust scientific evidence, including X-rays, MRIs, population surveys and long-term data, tells a different story: recreational running doesn’t increase the risk of hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, it may reduce it.

Debunking the arthritis myth

Despite pop…