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  1. #1
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    taping foot and "barefoot" running

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    After a lifetime of hating running, I'm addicted and can't stop - due, I think to my VFFs.
    I've developed pain on the outside of my feet, especially the right one. After much web searching, I'm guessing it's either: inflammation of the peroneal tendon that attaches to the 5th metatarsal, an injury to the 5th metatarsal (I'm pretty sure it isn't fractured, but it could be a stress fracture), or the cuboid bone has slipped and the 5th metatarsal and cuboid bone are hurting. My guess is the first option.
    The treatment for all three (except a true break) is wrapping the foot. Wrapping the foot and running "barefoot" seem to be contradictions to me - but I can do it.
    Ideas? Instructions on how to correctly wrap a foot?
    There is no visible injury, I don't see swelling or discoloration, but I have started icing while I sit at work (and it feels better for it).
    Help!

    Edit - after reading my own post, I realize I need to call a doctor. I'm still looking for opinions, though.
    I also am looking for opinions on what kind of doctor - sports med, podiatrist, or orthopedic...?
    Last edited by TsPoet; 04-15-2010 at 09:41 AM.
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    Also check the abductor digiti minimi (the muscle that moves the little toe away from the rest of the toes; it's on the outside of the foot straight down from the ankle bone). If that muscle has trigger points ("knots") in it, it can cause pain there as well, and it's an easy fix (just massage out the knots a few times a day--you can roll the foot on a small high-bounce ball to do so). I only know this because I've experienced it.
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    TsPoet, what you describe sounds a lot like the pain I've been getting.

    Care to share an update on your feet's condition?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grog View Post
    TsPoet, what you describe sounds a lot like the pain I've been getting.

    Care to share an update on your feet's condition?
    I've got an apt Wednesday with a sports med MD, I'll get back to you!
    I tried the rolling Jolt recommended and it sure didn't hurt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TsPoet View Post
    I've got an apt Wednesday with a sports med MD, I'll get back to you!
    I tried the rolling Jolt recommended and it sure didn't hurt.
    Thanks to the two of you. I'll try that. Massage does help.

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    TS, these were the symptoms I had when I developed a stress fracture two years ago. They could also be any number of other things, of course.

    You're in my area, I think. There's a great sports podiatrist named Brent Wendel--a really nice guy and ultrarunner himself. Just in case you ever need to see him: http://www.pugetsoundfootandankle.com/
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