Having pain in the ball of my right foot (enough to have me limping) I waited almost a couple of weeks resting it, taking ibuprofen and wearing a cushion pad before going out for a shortish run this morning . I don't want to aggravate it - it's slightly sore now after my run - and may try running once a week instead of three times. I had a gait analysis last year - wear Brooke shoes and also cushioned running socks. Has anyone else experienced this in the all of their foot and if so any advice would be appreciated.
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I used to get this and my friend, and my podiatrist friend recommended cushioning in*everything* even slippers. I did that and I rested a lot and it got better. I rarely wear anything but trainers nowadays but sometimes if I have a barefoot day around the house, I really feel it.
Did you use anything in particular to cushion the ball of your foot ?
I did. She recommended special insoles that had a removable piece just below where the pain was worst. I’m lucky to have got that advice free. Not sure how much it would cost to see a podiatrist?
Now I muse trainers, even indoors. I used to be able to wear converse style but find them too flat. I’m hoping My feet may have an easier time once I shift some more weight.
See what other advice you get in case there’s a cheaper option.
Hello again. I just took a look at what my podiatrist friend gave me. They’re called Vasyli Danenber. But I also remember now that these insoles weren’t for cushioned footwear. At that time I used them in flat refusal footwear and they eased the pressure.
In turn, that reminds me that I bought a simple flat cushioned insole which I put *underneath* the padded trainer insole (in between the bottom of my trainer and the inner bit). I hope that helps. I do recommend getting a nice pair of walking trainers that you keep in the house and wear all the time indoors.