I've been living BF or min for a year 1.5 years, slowly increasing mileage with my runs- built up to 3 miles, but I stopped because I started a new job and had to adjust o my new schedule. I got back into it a few months later, slowly building mileage until oops- went too far and I strained my calf. I got sick of being injured and sought out Graston massage- which was fantastic. Anyway, after the calf strain was healed I slowly built up mileage... having no problems at all. Then, all of a sudden, after work my right foot started to hurt. Right on the ball of the foot. I didn't step on anything unusual that would bruise it, nor did I come down on it especially hard. It was pretty bad for a few days. I was on a Wednesday, and the last run was a Sunday. It hurt to walk, running was out of the question. It took weeks and weeks- I tried my old thick soled sneakers, I tried padding- still hurt. With time, and ice, it finally started to feel better. It flared up again after a wedding where I was dancing alot, and ran up a trail (20 yards) while goofing around afterwards. More rest, etc. FINALLY pain free for a week. I went for a run, 1/4 mile- ouch. I could feel it creeping back. I stopped and went home.
I tried massaging my foot, and messing around with adjusting my toes, but what gives? I made an appointment with a podiatrist, but I have little faith I am going to hear anything but wear beter shoes and buy my orthotics.
I tried massaging my foot, and messing around with adjusting my toes, but what gives? I made an appointment with a podiatrist, but I have little faith I am going to hear anything but wear beter shoes and buy my orthotics.