Heel pain - possibly metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis??

[sofaspud]

I started getting a pain in my left heel about 6 weeks ago. Painful in the morning and after longer runs. When I looked at my shoes, I noticed that the left heel was worn away. I replaced those shoes based on recommendations from a running shop about 2 weeks ago.

The pain still persists I’ve cut down my distance per week considerably (was not well, so that helped!) but haven’t stopped running completely.

I think I may have plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia (pain under second toe of left foot) and have been scouring YouTube for solutions. So far, only rolling my foot on a golf ball has provided some relief.

Any advice and suggestions would be most welcome.

Happy running!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Oh no, poor you. I had a really short spell of PF after coming out of an orthopaedic boot and it was really uncomfortable. I got straight at it with an iced bottle, spiky balls, a golf ball, foot stretches and calf raises and was really lucky that it cleared very quickly. I hope yours eases soon, although it may be worth speaking to a physio if it doesn't ease with rest, particularly with the metatarsalgia as well. Good luck. You have my sympathies 🙁

[sofaspud in reply to linda9389]

Thanks for your sympathy. I haven’t been out today and will try to stay away this week.

Do you think I need to see a podiatrist or a physiotherapist?

Thanks again!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to sofaspud]

I haven't managed to find a sports podiatrist, so have stuck with physios . I would love to find a sports podiatrist though 🙂 Good luck.

[sofaspud in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda! Have you tried an osteopath before? I live in Geneva and will do a Google search for a sports podiatrist. Fingers crossed.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to sofaspud]

I haven't, only physios and a sports massage therapist for ongoing maintenance 😆

[sofaspud in reply to linda9389]

ongoing maintenance. Have to take care of that machine! Happy running. I've told myself that there's to be no running this week. It's difficult...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to sofaspud]

It's a short blip ...