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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.”