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    • CommentAuthorchrisemc
    • CommentTimeAug 13th 2007
     
    chrisemc

    Alright, I've only been seriously running since May.  So far so good, other than lately I've been experiencing a dull, burning pain in the ball of my left foot.

     Some friends suggested plantar fascitis, but from what I understand that would be so painful I'd be unable to run on it, which I have been.  I'm not sure what this could be or how to make it go away.

     Is it something as simple as my shoes?  

    • CommentAuthorburbster
    • CommentTimeAug 13th 2007
     
    burbster

    I have have plantar fascitis and I can run on it, but the real pain kicks in the next day when i have to walk. 

    There are two schools of thought to treat this condition. The first is rest followed by rehab excercises and streching. The second is rest followed by orthotics.

    Try biking or swimming to keep conditioned while resting your foot.
    I have been battling this since the end of March and it sucks.

     

    Good luck.

    • CommentAuthorsiebrand
    • CommentTimeAug 14th 2007
     
    siebrand

    I totaly agree on the two options mentioned by burbster. In addition I would recommend a good review on the shoes you're wearing. Despite your physical condition a low rated shoe can cause injuries.

     

    Good luck

    • CommentAuthorlgf
    • CommentTimeAug 14th 2007
     
    lgf

    I started running in January and had the same thing start up when my mileage went past 3mi.  By alternating run/non-run days, stretching my feet faithfully (check out 'Runner's World' for some good stretches)  and  using ice and ibuprofen post-run, the pain is gone.  I am running 8-10 mi on my long runs now and all I have to do is stretch the feet.  Oh, I have great shoes. Always.

    Good luck, Lorrie    

    • CommentAuthorCalantha
    • CommentTimeAug 14th 2007
     
    Calantha
    Is there a noticeable lump of fluid where you feel this pain?  Last year I grew one of these painful lumps, and according to my doctor it was a fluid sac over the area where the tendons of the foot meet- sort of like a reaction of your body to cushion an area of the foot that seems to experience severe impact on hard surfaces.  He told me it would go away on its own... it never did but it doesn't hurt anymore.  Apparently wearing flat-footed sandals can also encourage fluid build up.
    • CommentAuthorbwmilner
    • CommentTimeAug 14th 2007
     
    bwmilner

    I suggest reading a book called ChiRunning.  I'm not really a big fan of the whole zen approach, but once you get to the part of the book that discusses form, it's really quite useful.  I had a similar pain and was desperate for a resolution.  I tried many differnent things, but it was as simple as changing my form slightly.  And this book explains it perfectly.  I've gone from wanting to quit running a few months ago, to training much more efficiently for my 3rd marathon. 

    But you are also correct about your sneakers.  I use the Asics Gel Kayano...best pair I've ever owned.  Make sure to get a new pair every 350-400 miles or so.

    • CommentAuthorjenny1
    • CommentTimeAug 28th 2007
     
    jenny1
    You can try to massage it out by hand, or run your foot over a tennis ball or golf ball. icing will help also. dont wait till it gets to bad, then it takes longer to heal. i work in a physical rehab place and see planter facitis all the time. a licensed massage therapist could also help chances are your soleus, calf and achillies are tight as well. good luck!
    • CommentAuthorJuanDez
    • CommentTimeAug 29th 2007
     
    JuanDez
    Could be a neuroma. which is an irritation of the sheath around the nerve between the toes. Once again, proper shoes and proper form are the first two measures to be taken against a neuroma.
    • CommentAuthordchilds123
    • CommentTimeAug 29th 2007
     
    dchilds123
    I have something similar. It doesn't hurt when I run but walking on it is uncomfortable. If it is PF stretching the calf before and after will help. So will orthotics (PF often comes with high or low arches) and the correct shoe. Also ice and ibuprofen after runs.

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