Heel pain

[SoosieSoo]

Been getting a bit of pain in my right heel after running. The left one is fine. It’s not my Achilles’ tendon but lower on the actual bone. Hurts to press on it.

Does any one else use heel cups? I think that’s what they’re called.

[Hidden]

I've heard mention but never used them myself SoosieSoo is it the fact that you're a heep striker style runner?

[nowster Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I think Ian meant "heel strike".

If your stride is too long and your foot is landing ahead of your hips, you'll naturally hit the ground with your heel first.

This actually causes a braking force and an associated shock up through the bones of the heel, ankle, knee and hips.

If you can, take shorter strides, land the foot under the body, and make sure the foot is landing flat or slightly towards the ball of the foot.

This might be useful:

youtube.com/watch?v=kQ5wQ5N...(Not working as expected?)

[SoosieSoo Graduate in reply to nowster]

Thank you.

[SoosieSoo Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I’m not sure but I think I might be. Thank you for your reply

[Hidden in reply to SoosieSoo]

Happy to help any injury is so annoying...

Take a look

nhs.uk/conditions/foot-pain...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

What are your shoes like?

Are they proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop?

If not they may be contributing to your issue.

[SoosieSoo Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

They are proper running shoes but I haven’t had a gait analysis. Might be worth checking thank you

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to SoosieSoo]

Most reputable shops would gladly advise on this.

If bought without a gait analysis then buying shoes is a shot in the dark and your shoes may not support appropriately.