Sore Archs? What's up?

[suzieqtwa]

As a ex runner ,it sounds like maybe plantar fasiiitis. When I had ,it was in my arch ,and went into my heel. I got a cortisone shot in the arch of my foot. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !! it worked for one foot ,then I got it on the other foot a year later ,and the shots didn't work that time. Does you heel hurt when you first get out of bed in the morning?

[Offthegrid]

KSH, there are cheaper, noncustom orthotics you can get from a podiatrist. I think they're called BFOs. Mine were $20/pair. They last 6 months. I am getting custom orthotics, and these were just to tide me over until those were finished.

Before I had those, I was using Superfeet, but these did not fix my problems (PF and shin splints).

[KSH]

As a ex runner ,it sounds like maybe plantar fasiiitis. When I had ,it was in my arch ,and went into my heel. I got a cortisone shot in the arch of my foot. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !! it worked for one foot ,then I got it on the other foot a year later ,and the shots didn't work that time. Does you heel hurt when you first get out of bed in the morning?

Naw, my heel never hurts. My archs feel better today. I am going to hope and pray that it's not a serious injury... but maybe a slight overuse injury because I have upped my miles some.

[seychelle]

Naw, my heel never hurts. My archs feel better today. I am going to hope and pray that it's not a serious injury... but maybe a slight overuse injury because I have upped my miles some.

You can have PF and your heels not hurt. The plantar fascia runs all along the bottom of the foot so it can be anywhere. I have it in my arch and my heel has never hurt.

Have you tried doing toe curls, dorsiflex the toes while standing, and stretch the achilles tendon ? Also, roll the bottom of your foot on a rolling pin or 3/4 full, frozen water bottle. I have a foot roller I got a Bed Bath & Beyond that I roll my feet on while I'm on the computer. Kills 2 birds with one stone

Another thing, make sure your shoes are in good condition. If they are worn, they may be telling you it's time to get new ones.

[KSH]

You can have PF and your heels not hurt. The plantar fascia runs all along the bottom of the foot so it can be anywhere. I have it in my arch and my heel has never hurt.

Have you tried doing toe curls, dorsiflex the toes while standing, and stretch the achilles tendon ? Also, roll the bottom of your foot on a rolling pin or 3/4 full, frozen water bottle. I have a foot roller I got a Bed Bath & Beyond that I roll my feet on while I'm on the computer. Kills 2 birds with one stone

Another thing, make sure your shoes are in good condition. If they are worn, they may be telling you it's time to get new ones.

Ah... great. I bet it would be just my luck that I have a new serious injury. Gosh darn it. I hope not.

I will try the exercises you suggested. Couldn't hurt.