Have been running for a couple of years and had no problems. When I began slowly bumping up the miles to prepare for 1/2 marathon (on a treadmill) my left heel started giving me problems. Think it may be plantar fasciatis (sp?). I stopped running for a couple of weeks & when I began running again, pain came back. This time I haven't run in several weeks & my foot only aches after long periods of inactivity or, strangely if I wear heavy boots. Should I not run until I am completely pain-free or should I just run through a little pain (it doesn't hurt when I run) or should I break down and go to a doctor? Thanks!
2006-12-08 04:24:04 · 8 answers · asked by jelle 6 in Sports ➔ Running
You need to go to the doctors and find out exactly what is wrong because if you ignore the pain you might be doing more damage then you think. From there you can make the best desicion on if you need to take a brake, buy new shoes, or run on something other then your treadmill. When our body hurts its because its trying to tell us something. Good luck and enjoy your half a marathon I ran one in NV had a blast!!
2006-12-08 10:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by BlueT78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what you've described, this sounds like a problem with your arches in your foot. You may have flat feet and low arches and are running in shoes with little or no arch support. If you are running in the original insoles that came in your shoes, I strongly suggest to go out and buy over the counter orthodics (my pair were $40, but they can last through 3-4 pairs of shoes). I have had this problem too, the tops of my feet hurt after about 3 days of running without the arch supports. It is an easy problem to fix. I suggest to try this, and if the pain persists, you should see a doctor. It could be something more serious, such as a stress fracture, which would take 3 months min. to heal.
2016-03-28 23:19:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many years ago, I had a pain on the bottom of my heel, especially after aerobics. Doc told me to keep it elevated for 3 days, and off it completely for 2 weeks or it would never heal. 2 toddlers meant I didn't do what he said and he was right. It never healed. I do have plantar fasciatis. Get your heel checked out by a doc, preferrably one who specializes in sports medicine/injuries.
2006-12-08 04:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ran track and crosscountry for 3 years and I also had problems with my heels. I changed shoes and finally found a pair it didn't hurt in. It sounds like you need a pair of new tennis shoes, but I'd go to a doctor just to check it out if it's something more serious.
2006-12-08 14:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by Coca C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had this problem before. The best thing to do i get some heel cups for your shoes. I wouldn't worry about taking too much time off of running.
2006-12-09 02:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by Scissors!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would recomend some new shoes or doc sholls then i would were two pairs of socks with the boots it will give your heel more support i would ice after running for 30 min every time and if it is still giving you problems you probably have a cracked heel go to the doc
2006-12-08 05:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should really try to strengthen your calves. This helps with the support. Do a few reps of lifts from your heels onto your toes while in the shower. It's important that you have muscle support.
2006-12-08 06:41:54 · answer #7 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to doctor, get treatment for heel. dont run for a while. in few weeks, start light jog. as time goes by, start going and faster till at your high peak
2006-12-08 06:14:09 · answer #8 · answered by ShaDoW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋