Basically, I had just started running in the month of June and was running 11 miles/week. About one week ago, there was pain in my left foot when I ran, walked (in my running shoes) or walked barefoot. Walking in heels at work was fine. So, for the last week, I had a little limp. Today was the first time it was better, when I walked (no limping). So, I decided to run, but the pain came back right away. There is no swelling and the pain is not unbearable. Should I stop running until there is no pain?
2007-07-04 17:00:47 · 8 answers · asked by candacep00 2 in Sports ➔ Running
This is probably a shoe problem.
Shoe wear is the most important factor in foot care for a runner. Improperly fitted shoe will cause pain due to mal-alignment of the bones of the foot. That is worse than running without shoes. So, if a pair of shoe might be causing you to have foot pain, go buy a different model.
Different people have different foot. Some with high arches, some with no arches. Some people overpronate and some people underpronate. So, you will need to get some help at a running store to see what might be good for your foot. However, this is not an exact science, so even the best salesperson can not be definitive in selecting the best shoes for you.
Also, I would get some padding and inserts. That might help.
Cut down on the milage for now and change shoes. When the pain is almost gone, then you can pick up your training again. Make sure you warm up and stretch also.
2007-07-04 17:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 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.
2007-07-05 01:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by yea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dependning on the location, sounds like plantir fasciatis
(the pain will be located down the midle of the sole under the arch and perhaps slightly to inside. Most likely will hurt more when you 1st et out of bed. It may also hurt if you poke a finger in the middle of the your heel in the underneath)
it is an over-use injury but can be caused by shoes that do not work for you.
Get a bottle water and freze it. Sit in a chair and roll your foot along the bottle.
Get new shoes and reduce your running miles till the pain eases
2007-07-05 07:21:18 · answer #3 · answered by g fh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going through the same problem. I'm going to probably take a week off to let it heal up. Mine's not a shoe problem since I've been running for quite a while, but since you just started up, you might want to check the fit.
There are some foot exercises and stretches you can do to try to get by this. This is one good article about the subject.
2007-07-05 01:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll probably want to have a Dr. check it out. recently i had the same problems with my foot. it ended up being fractured. running puts a lot of pounding on ur feet and it's not hard to hurt the small bones. and just because it doesn't hurt doesn't mean it's OK either. i went about 4 months b4 i realized any thing was really wrong. there was no bruising, swelling or anything just dull pain when i ran. so u might want to check it just to make sure u don't do any permanent damage.
2007-07-05 03:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by Elle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give yourself a week or so with no running and preferably no heels, they do strain while recovering from the injury.
Also go to a running store explain your problem and they will evaluate your stride and your shoes, and get you shoes that will help and better fit your running stride and strike. Also when running you may need Orthodox.
2007-07-05 04:46:08 · answer #6 · answered by trakn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably best to stop running until the pain goes away. One time I had shin splints and I kept running on them. They eventually got so bad I couldn't walk and had to stop running for 2 months! Hope you feel better!!
2007-07-04 19:57:56 · answer #7 · answered by livestorun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should try getting more comfortable running shoes or maybe you should try running on smoother ground for a while, or just to be safe maybe you should go to a docter to make sure your foot isnt hurt. good luck
2007-07-04 17:21:06 · answer #8 · answered by c44w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋