Saturday 28 December 2013

sore foot again today

Posted by speedygeoff on Saturday, December 28, 2013 with
I had foot pain again today, when running, left foot only. On one occasion in the past I tied my shoelaces a different way and foot pain disappeared. Today I swapped shoes halfway through training and it had the same effect. If in doubt try some TLC. Don't ignore foot pain.

Checklist of non-serious causes
Overuse
Worn shoes
New shoes
Age
Obesity
Pregnancy
Muscle strain
Injury
Ligament strain
Flat feet

Checklist of serious causes
Broken foot
Sprained ankle
Arthritis
Ankle strain
Bunions
Plantar warts
Bone tumor
Koehler’s disease
Athlete’s foot
Tendonitis
Gangrene
Blocked arteries
Foot ulcer
Metatarsalgia
Gout
Foot deformity
Plantar fasciitis
Morton’s neuroma
Nerve entrapment
Diabetes
Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Some possible treatments
Orthotics
Pain killers
Massage
Stretching exercises
RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation)
Swim or pool running
Weight loss
Vitamins