Any tips for ankle pain?

[Louisaaa91]

I have just completed week 6 and I am so so proud, as someone who struggled with week 1 and returned home a sweaty hot mess I can massively see a difference! The only problem I’m having is a pain in my inner ankle down the the bottom of my foot, after looking on google it sounds like posterior tibialis tendon maybe? It’s deffo manageable at the moment and I can still run through the pain, if anything it’s more painful just walking around but still bareable! I’m just concerned it’s going to get worse and I don’t want to stop running so any tips would be great! Is this something an ankle support would help with? Thanks in advance!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate]

My suggestion would be to rest for a few days, use ice for the pain and elevate it. If it isn't better within a week see your GP. Feet and ankles are really complicated and doing the wrong things, pushing through despite pain, can delay recovery.If it keeps you awake at night try painkillers.

Hope you feel better soon 😁

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏You have had good advice about the ankle/foot pain. We never advocate running with pain & always recommend seeking medical advice from a physio podiatrist or GP. Those runs will wait. Sometimes it’s a simple matter of a medical insole or changing trainers after a gait test.. but we don’t diagnose online as every one is so different! Meantime welcome to our forum & here is a link to our FAQ

Hope it gets sorted soon & you can enjoy your runs without pain! 🤗

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[nowster Graduate]

Let me add my voice too. I ran with ankle pain and regretted it for the following three weeks. The ankle swelled up and became so painful I couldn't even walk.

Rest it for a few days. Ice about two or three times a day with a packet of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel for about 15-20 minutes whilst elevating the leg.

One thing you shouldn't be doing is running through pain.

If it doesn't get better, contact your GP or make a physio appointment.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Shoes with a high drop might help. Google ‘Zappos why the drop matters’. Brooks might be a good option. Size up.

[nowster Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

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I run in zero drop minimalist shoes.

It took me a long time to adjust to them, but I have had benefits from the change. It does mean that I can't wear ordinary shoes any more without them feeling extremely weird.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

If you even suspect, from using Google that it is anterior or posterior tibialis issues. Stop running and go and see your GP or preferably a Sports Physio;.

Any running could in that event cause real issues. I only offer this advice as I did have an injury very much as you describe and which turned out to tak a while to heal.

I tried the home method route of recommended PRICE guidelines, it seemed ok , I went out and the same pain reoccurred... so , my advice would be ...

Do please go and get some expert advice. Just do not run until you have a diagnosis.

[Louisaaa91]

Thank you everyone, as I finished week 6 early this week I’ve got a good few days to rest now and I’ll see how it goes before I do another run, if it’s still hurting I’ll take your advice and visit the GP. Thanks again, this is such a lovely forum with lots of great advice 😊

[che130 Graduate]

As suggested, definitely rest and see your GP if they don't improve. I wrestled with pain in my knees and ankles, but started using supports for both early on, and have had no issues since. Obviously, don't ignore pain, but there are supports out there designed to help strengthen and recover joints.