I have been running off and on for years. Just Monday, I was four miles into my run when I felt some pain behind and above my heel. I stopped because I have never had pain there while running. I walked a bit then tried running again. It still hurt so I stopped running, not wanting to injure myself. I rested my foot and stayed off it til today. I ran in a 10k race. Two miles into it, I felt that pain again. It is kind of like a stretched muscle pain, if you know what I mean. I had to walk the last four of the race. :( The area above my heel is still stiff and sore. I have iced it and propped it up. Any ideas on what I am dealing with here? I have a mini coming up soon. I dont want to quit training. I want to see about getting this looked at, but right now I don't have the money. Please help. Thanks:)
2007-03-17 05:42:49 · 2 answers · asked by Am 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Best advice: See a Dr.
It could be damage to the plantar fasciitis. Search www.webmd.com. It also provides exercises and stretches that may help.
2007-03-19 06:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by linnea13 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its just bruised? The heel is pretty thick so you don't always see much black and blue- it happened to me over the winter and it was awful. It took weeks to get back to normal- since you are always on it! I ended up getting a pair of orthopedic insoles like the ones below and they definately helped out. Feel better!
2007-03-20 19:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by brettR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should still go see a sports medicine doctor even though you don't have the funds it could be serious or on its way to being serious.
2007-03-17 12:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by sharmi2503 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋