"Stop Running" is not a treatment plan

Jesse Klein
Nov 16, 2021
2 min read

Updated: Jan 3, 2022

Bad and lazy advice!

Every week, I work with someone who was told by a medical or rehab professional that they should simply “stop running”… and these people get back to running!

There are myriad reasons why this is bad advice for most people. Running has been shown to have a positive effect on joint health, the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular health and function, and mental health- all healthcare professionals should know this…

…Also, It feels good. It’s empowering and freeing and challenging and frustrating and wonderful. It can be a social time. It can be a time to escape and find yourself, and it can be an identity- all runners recognize that.

Running rehab is best lead by someone who understands both sides. And that’s what you get with Zenith Performance and Wellness.

Most the time, “stop running” is lazy advice given by a professional who doesn’t have the time, knowledge, or experience to properly help guide someone back to running. Maybe they haven’t experienced running, they don’t know the rehab process, or they don’t know their client well enough… this is the opposite of the Zenith rehab process.

Of course, there are some people who should not run; and there are some runners that need to hit pause and reset. But a majority of people are capable of doing some level of running while rehabbing and a single injury or pain is very likely not something that warrants the extreme and unhelpful advice to “just stop”.

Stop living in that frustrating void, and start the rehab process to get back to what you love. Visit zenith-pnw.com to see the difference in philosophy and treatment process. Contact us today to get back on track, or simply to stay moving well.

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Within a month I had noticeable improvement and was back to my regular training routine.

I received excellent care here. The wrist injury I came to get help with was 7 months old and getting worse and within a month of receiving PT care here I was experiencing noticeable improvement and able to get back to my regular training routine. Mike’s attention to detail and expertise got me much needed relief and improvement and set me up for success to continue improving on my own. Great PT experience, thanks Zenith and thank you Mike!

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This is a review for Mariel and Jesse: I have had many massages with Jesse. He is methodical, receptive, and thoughtful with every massage. If you have a trouble spot he will definitely spend the time working on it but will budget his time to make sure you end up with a full body massage as well. I have never left without feeling better and that I wasn’t worth it. He is very good at getting the knots and tension out without subjecting you to abject torture. A true sports massage with the benefit of full body relaxation. The only caution I’d give is that he is in a “gym” space. If you do not mind the VERY occasional “sounds of the gym”, you will be fine. However, if you use the massage room as a means of escape into a quiet, serene, transcendent space without ANY external distraction - there may be the occasional thud of a weight. But by no means are the sounds constant. I can still find my peace. I worked with Mariel initially for my back and then my shoulder. I started by seeing Mariel for my back which started to progressively improve and during this time my shoulder flared up. I didn’t need a new referral, I didn’t feel bad about bringing it up, we seamlessly transitioned into working on both without any issue. She is a consummate professional, insightful, and knowledgeable. At the same time, she is fun, laid-back, and gives reasonable advice and adjustments to work towards your goal. I would trust her with any physical therapy ailment I have.

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