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 Porta Potty Pants
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| Since I've become a regular runner, I have a refreshed perspective and appreciation for all that our equine partners do. With that said, I'm experiencing heel pain … soreness, tenderness and some aching … my sister thinks I may have a spur. Being a smart aleck, I said, I do have a spur .. in the horse trailer. All joking aside .. anyone have any experience with this and what did you do. I'm committed to running a 1/2 marathon in January. (Going to the doc next week, but need to wrap my head around this one) |
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 I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Sounds like Plantar Fasciitis. I have it and after doing the recommended exercises and wearing orthotics..I have it under control. |
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I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/plantar-fasciitis-topic-overview |
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Nut Case Expert
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | Could be Plantar Fasciitis.
I feel your pain. I have an appointment with the Podiatrist next week.
Edited by SC Wrangler 2013-11-26 3:45 PM
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 The Rose of Rodeo...
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Location: Where we still run to look when the siren goes by. | How do your shoes fit? Are they actual running shoes?
I found that Asics fit my foot the best, they are usually the least expensive but after going thru mucho dinero buying Nike, Under Armor and New Balance, Asics were the only ones that didn’t make my feet hurt and got rid of my shin splints.
Also depending on how much you run you might be due for a new pair. I usually get 6-9 months use out of 1 pair before they go “flat” depending on how much running I get in.
Good luck, I hope the only spurs you have are hanging in your trailer!
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 BHW Resident Surgeon
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I would follow NTO's advice. Go to the web site. One tip off about plantar fasciitis is the pain is usually the most intense when you first get out of bed in the mornings. Be careful with vigorous stretching....do it gradual, or sometimes you can actually tear the fascia and even cause it to rupture. This is a common problem in runners, especially. You might want to re-think that marathon. Stretching, orthotics, splinting, and NSAIDS are the mainstays. There are other options beyond that. Surgery is a last resort. |
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Porta Potty Pants
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| I run in ASICS as well .. the Nimbus series are my favorites. My chiropractor tried to get me into a neutral shoe. I bought the Sacouny's but never really liked them for running, so they ended up being my run around shoes. Since they don't have much cushion, I'm wondering if they might be the culprit. I wear my running shoes (the ones I no longer use for running) most of the time, I only put my boots on to ride (arches and knee hurts otherwise). I wear flats when I have to wear dress shoes (usually naturalizer or some soft soled … again for arch and knee pain) and I don't wear heels. I usually buy new running shoes around 300 miles on the pair. I hope I don't have PF! I will look into the exercises … thanks everyone.
ETA: pain is pretty consistent throughout the day. Doesn't hurt in the morning … only after I get moving and am on my feet. Leave it to me to be backwards. 
Edited by azsun 2013-11-26 4:59 PM
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I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | azsun - 2013-11-26 4:57 PM I run in ASICS as well .. the Nimbus series are my favorites. My chiropractor tried to get me into a neutral shoe. I bought the Sacouny's but never really liked them for running, so they ended up being my run around shoes. Since they don't have much cushion, I'm wondering if they might be the culprit. I wear my running shoes (the ones I no longer use for running ) most of the time, I only put my boots on to ride (arches and knee hurts otherwise ). I wear flats when I have to wear dress shoes (usually naturalizer or some soft soled … again for arch and knee pain ) and I don't wear heels. I usually buy new running shoes around 300 miles on the pair. I hope I don't have PF! I will look into the exercises … thanks everyone. ETA: pain is pretty consistent throughout the day. Doesn't hurt in the morning … only after I get moving and am on my feet. Leave it to me to be backwards.
We would work in the morning and I would be on my feet and would be uncomfortable but not a big deal. We would then stop for lunch on the way home and I would about cry when I first got out of the car. The pain would be horrible.
The exercises and the powerstep pinnacles insoles saved me. I have a flat foot and the only running shoes (I just walk...LOL) are the Brooks Ghost 5 and 6. They are one of the top running shoes and I love them. They are the only shoes or boots that I don't have to put the pinnacle insoles in. |
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| I have something similar that just started but it's not the bottom of my heel and its only when I wear shoes. (no matter what the shoe is besides backless shoes) It is a sharp pain, stinging sensation on the back of my heel. It will only hurt if I am standing on it. For instance if I sit in a chair and push the back of my heel(while wearing shoes) it doesn't hurt but the minute I stand up and take a step it will. I can push on it with my hand and no pain. If I put a band aid over the back of my heel it will lessen the pain. There is no blister and again, it doesn't matter what kind of shoe im wearing, boots, running shoes, slippers, anything that touches the back. |
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Location: Here | MBT Shoes!!!! stopped my heel pain
and then PRP injections!!! |
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| If it is plantar fasciatus NEVER go bare foot. Wear a heel cup, even on the unaffected heel. In the morning put the ball of your foot on a step and ease your heel down lower than the ball. It'll help get you rolling for the day. |
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 "Drank the Kool Aid"
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Location: Iowa, LA | I recently diagnosed myself with navicular, as well. I started wearing my extra pair of running shoes everywhere instead of flip flops, barefoot, or my old workboots. I put a lot of walking miles in around my place, so I figured I better wear something with support. I also bought these wedge inserts for the shoes I have to wear that don't have good support. And I also bought compression socks from my running store that is supposed to help with PF. A few weeks later I was all better, but I did take over a week off from running. |
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Porta Potty Pants
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| Sounds like I have a lot to discuss with the doctor. Thanks all. Keep the suggestions coming. |
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| Roll a tennis ball under your foot for massage & stretching. Ice is helpful. You can freeze water bottles & then roll them back & forth under your feet or just rest your foot in them.....or a ziploc bag filled with ice. For PF there are braces you can wear at night while sleeping to help keep your feet in the proper position & make the first steps of the day better. Get good insole for your shoes. Take a break from running. When you are better start back walking first. Other then talking with your Dr that's all I have. LOL Good luck! I literally feel your pain. |
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