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MisterTommyH
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I woke up yesterday with a pain just forward of my left heal when I put weight of the foot. - No pain with no load.
I've been advised that this seems like PF and came on the day after I'd spend a long time standing in work shoes (flat inside) - so it seems to make sense.
I rested it for a day, and then the pain was much less this morning - Did the Wolf Run as it was less, and strangely when I put the (old) pair of Asics on for the event, I couldn't even feel any issue. Event went fine.
This evening, in socks around the house, and in classic trainers, it's come back. I tried putting some new Asics on to see if they did the same as by older pair (which are now well and truly ruined) - They didn't.
I've ordered a massage ball to use from tomorrow, but wondered if anyone can give any other advice?
Am I better wearing shoes at home rather than just socks?
Should I try and wear running trainers to work as much as I can (travelling, in the office etc).
Anything else you can think of?
The pain isn't immense, but I don't want it to get worse, or stop me running.
TIA.
I've been advised that this seems like PF and came on the day after I'd spend a long time standing in work shoes (flat inside) - so it seems to make sense.
I rested it for a day, and then the pain was much less this morning - Did the Wolf Run as it was less, and strangely when I put the (old) pair of Asics on for the event, I couldn't even feel any issue. Event went fine.
This evening, in socks around the house, and in classic trainers, it's come back. I tried putting some new Asics on to see if they did the same as by older pair (which are now well and truly ruined) - They didn't.
I've ordered a massage ball to use from tomorrow, but wondered if anyone can give any other advice?
Am I better wearing shoes at home rather than just socks?
Should I try and wear running trainers to work as much as I can (travelling, in the office etc).
Anything else you can think of?
The pain isn't immense, but I don't want it to get worse, or stop me running.
TIA.
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Comments
Other things to try include calf stretches (PF can be caused by tightness in the calf) and a foot 'splint' you can sleep in.
Because PF is an inflammation, I've found it tends to build over time. So a small ache will slowly turn into a very painful issue, if not addressed.
Good luck!
Chris