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In this exclusive AMA release, Brodie answers three practical listener questions that many runners quietly struggle with. From deciding whether to see a physio or doctor for persistent knee pain, to knowing when it’s safe to introduce back-to-back running days during rehab, to understanding why your lower back tightens on longer runs… this episode is packed with evidence-based guidance and real-world rehab insights.

If you’ve been stuck in an injury cycle, unsure whether your rehab is working, or second-guessing your training decisions, this episode will help you simplify the process and run smarter.

In this episode, Brodie discusses:

• How to tell when persistent knee pain needs professional assessment
• The difference between seeing a physio vs a doctor for running injuries
• Why accurate diagnosis matters more than chasing random rehab exercises
• Practical advice for pes anserine tendinopathy and bursitis management
• The hamstring curl exercise Brodie personally used during his own rehab
• When it’s appropriate to reintroduce back-to-back running days
• Why symptom response matters more than arbitrary mileage milestones
• How to safely structure consecutive run days during Achilles rehab
• The role of “trial and error” in successful injury management
• Why recovery runs should stay genuinely easy
• Common reasons runners develop lower back tightness during long runs
• How cadence and impact forces may influence spinal muscle fatigue
• Why overthinking posture and “activating your core” can sometimes backfire
• The importance of running relaxed and naturally economical
• Lower back strengthening strategies that improve running durability
• Lumbar hyperextensions and how Brodie uses them himself

Key Takeaways:

• Persistent injuries that worsen over time deserve professional assessment.
• Rehab should produce gradual week-to-week improvement, not months of frustration.
• Back-to-back running should start conservatively and be guided by symptom recovery.
• Easy recovery runs reduce the risk of overload accumulation.
• Many runners unknowingly create unnecessary tension through posture overcorrection.
• Strong postural muscles help reduce compensatory tightness during longer runs.
• Running relaxed is often more efficient than trying to “hold perfect form.”