Learn about what role the gluteus minimus plays when running and how this small, but important muscle has to co-contract to improve stride mechanics. If you’ve ever blamed “weak glutes” for every injury, this episode reframes how you think about the entire hip complex.

Runners Complete Program

In today’s episode, I’m diving into a common question I get from runners: “Why does my back hurt when I run?” We’ll unpack the real reason behind that post-run low back soreness, even when there’s no nerve pain or injury and how tight hips and pelvic position can play a big role. I’ll also share the two key steps to fix it so your runs feel smoother and more comfortable.

YOUTUBE LINK

Hip Rehab Program: 12 week rehab program that addresses hip pain, SIJ pain, and low back pain with running specific rehab exercises

Running a marathon pushes your body to its limits, leaving behind muscle damage, inflammation, and temporary immune system suppression. In this episode, we will chat through what happens to your body post race according to the research including changes in with cardiac biomarkers, hormones, and the "post marathon flu". 

Links and Resources:

• FREE 7 Day Trial to the Complete Runners Club
• Hip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndrome and ITB syndrome
• Runners Knee Program: At home rehab program for pain around the kneecap, under the knee cap or around the joint line
• Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior tibialis pain and big toe pain
• Toe Spacers (use discount code DRLISA10)
• Mobo Board (use discount code DRLISAMITRO10)
• My favorite running shoes and accessories 

Research:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24408890/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37249222/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25467199/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16879068/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2266764/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31045685/

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks through 10 things you can do to hit your running goals in 2026 and improve your running.

These are scientifically proven and will also help prevent future injuries.

Get a customized running plan with strength training included HERE (50% off the first month)

Runners Complete Program: Strength train full body with running specific exercises 

In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the lower limb biomechanics, specifically how the big toe connects to the glutes during the different parts of the gait cycle. 

Lower Limb Biomechanics Program: Sale Ended

The glutes aren't the only muscle that make up your posterior chain. Listen to this episode to learn how you can strengthen your posterior chain so you can run stronger, get faster and improve your stride.

Links and Resources:

• Runners Complete Program: Strength Program for Runners
• 100% Customized Training Plan: CLICK HERE
• Hip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndrome and ITB syndrome
• Runners Knee Program: At home rehab program for pain around the kneecap, under the knee cap or around the joint line
• Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior tibialis pain and big toe pain
• Toe Spacers (use discount code DRLISA10)
• Mobo Board (use discount code DRLISAMITRO10)

In this episode, we talk about a newer research article that breaks down the exact % of what we should be running week after week with the longer runs in order to stay low risk for injury.

Research HERE

Customized Training Plans HERE

Pacing Strategy Episode

Strength and Mobility Program for Runners: 

Customized Training Plan 

Listen to this episode to see what the fastest runners in the world have in common and why this gives them an advantage. 

Most runner do not do what these elite runners are doing nor do they train it correctly.

Access the Foot and Ankle Program

In this episode of the Rehab for Runners Podcast, Dr. Lisa dives into the truth about glute activation exercises and whether they’re actually worth doing before your runs. She breaks down why isolating your glutes isn’t the best approach, what co-contractions really mean for running, and how closed-chain exercises can make a bigger impact. 

Youtube Video: Why Most Runners Have Weak Glutes (5 exercises to improve your glute contraction when running)

Hip Rehab Program for lateral glute pain, low back pain, and SIJ pain with running specific rehab exercises