Turns out I'm lopsided

[Perry-Formis]

Had a gait analysis done this morning by a very knowledgeable gentleman - at least he seemed to be. Had me walking barefoot up and down the shop before telling me that my right shoulder is quite a bit lower than my left. This may explain why I am getting more pain in my right leg than left when running (and why I have been going round in circles) more weight pushing down through the right side of my body. He recommended I see a sports physio. He also sold me a 120 pound pair of Brooks running shoes after a session on the treadmill with them on. It was more than I was intending to pay but considering their prices started at a hundred then I suppose it's not too bad. Just hope the price is justifiable when running, if it helps with the shin splints and calf muscle pain then it will be worth it. First run with them on tomorrow hopefully

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well yes, if there is a length or alignment issue you're definitely going to get some pain.

I would definitely see a physio. It might be something you can sort with exercises or you might need an insole in one or both shoes to level you out 🤞🏻

[Perry-Formis in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks for your reply. Yes, think an appointment with a physio is on the cards.

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Welcome to the lop-sided club. I didn't know it until I went to my GP with sore knees again at the age of 45 - had dodgy left knee for 20+ yrs, and no running in all that time. He gave the names of some sports physios... the one I chose, took 1 look at me and had me diagnosed in less than 5 minutes. I'm wonky. One foot over-pronates, the other over-supinates (I'd had a sore foot too - same side as the knee). She referred me to her in-house podiatrist... a few weeks later I had my 1st pair of custom-made orthotics (insoles) and I've never looked back. C25K followed, the London Marathon 3 years later ... knees & feet have been great ever since.

[Perry-Formis in reply to John_W]

Thanks for your reply. Hope the physio I see as good as the one you saw. Meanwhile I will see how I get on with these new shoes. Fingers crossed

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Hi Perry-Formis , I would def see a sports therapist to work on that...as for you Brooks, if the bloke you spoke to was as good as you say, and he sounds it, I’m sure you’ll have many happy miles in them 😊

[Perry-Formis in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks for your reply. Will be seeing a physio at some point for sure. I blame all that time I spent as a pirate with a rather overweight parrot on my right shoulder. Peices of cake, peices of cake.

[damienair Graduate]

I’m on my second pair of Brooks. I had an expensive New Balance runners before which were neutral. I used to get pins and needles in my feet after a run. After a gait analysis I chose brooks as they were the most comfy. I’m almost ready for my 3rd pair. I don’t mind spending money on the right running shoes as it leads to 800 kilometres of running, parkruns, 5K, 6K and 10K road races.

Damien

[Perry-Formis in reply to damienair]

Thanks for your reply. Let's hope these new shoes do the trick.

[Speedy60 Graduate]

There's nothing like an expensive pair of running shoes to concentrate the mind. Gotta keep going now! 😉

[Perry-Formis in reply to Speedy60]

Ha ha. Yes, I have to get my monies worth now.

[Granspeed Graduate]

Well I like my Brooks shoes, so hope you do too. My lopsided stance took professional help to sort out & life is now loads better. Go for it! 👍

[Perry-Formis in reply to Granspeed]

Thanks for your reply. Will be consulting a professional at some point.

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to Perry-Formis]

They really are amazingly knowledgeable. Sounds expensive - and in some ways it is - but can save weeks of suffering with makeshift solutions that don’t work.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many of us......if not most of us......are asymmetical........and an awareness can help you strengthen any areas of weakness.

If the shoes work out well for you, then look out for your next pair in the end of season sales when you can often pick them up at half price.

Gait analysis is always worth it, in my opinion.

[Perry-Formis in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for your reply. Yes, it seems like a good thing to have done. The proof will be in the pudding when I go for a run tomorrow.

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Hope you enjoy your shoes and that you can now run in a straight line 😜😁

[Perry-Formis]

😆 I hope so too. The constant dizziness was getting me down.