22/03/2026
Back pain. Hamstring niggles. Knee pain… all during marathon training.
This is how we turned things around ⬇️
And why getting the right treatment early makes all the difference.
👉 Injury doesn’t have to derail marathon training if you get the right help early and a clear plan.
From pain to progress and a marathon on the horizon 🏃♀️
A few weeks ago, Kerry walked into clinic feeling frustrated.
She’d been running consistently for years, four times a week, but after tweaking her back in a lifting class, every run was followed by pain and spasms. Rest was the only thing helping, not ideal when races were booked and marathon training was just beginning.
On assessment, the issue wasn’t where the pain was felt.
A dysfunctional left sacroiliac joint was placing extra demand on the right Quadratus Lumborum, a classic example of the body compensating until it can’t anymore.
We got to work:
• Mobilising the SI joint
• Releasing the overworked QL
• Adding acupuncture to help settle the system
• And most importantly, giving Kerry the right exercises to take control of her recovery
That same week, she tested it during a 10km trail race, and her back held up. A small win, but a very important one.
We then turned our attention to an old hamstring injury that had been lingering for 18 months, the kind that quietly chips away at performance during speed sessions. With targeted treatment, acupuncture, and kinesiology taping, things started to shift.
As training progressed and strength work increased, another challenge popped up 👉 lateral knee pain. A common issue when load and intensity ramp up.
We addressed this by releasing the quads to offload the lateral structures, including the retinaculum and iliotibial band (ITB), helping to restore balance through the knee. And just like that, she was back on the road.
Fast forward to now:
✔️ Running pain-free
✔️ Back under control
✔️ Hamstring improving
✔️ Knee settled
✔️ Strength work, Pilates, and yoga all dialled in
And perhaps most importantly 👉consistency.
Kerry now has just three long runs left before the London Marathon on 26th April 2026.
I’ll be seeing her once more before the big day, just to make sure she toes that start line feeling strong, confident, and ready.
This is what rehab should look like:
Not just treatment, but understanding the why, committing to the process, and building a body that can handle the goal.
No shortcuts. Just solid work.
Can’t wait to see Kerry Flinton on that start line.
