Foot/Ankle problems?

[ckritcoad]

I am very active and play a lot of rec. sports. I play about 2 seasons worth of football on the new Grassy turf. For the last year or so I wake up every morning and can hardly walk. My feet and ankles feel like broken glass. Once I walk around a bit it starts to go away, but returns as soon as I am off my feet for an extended period of time. Anyone have any idea's.
Thanks in advance.
C

 

[sasharawkz]

Sounds like it might be plantar fasciitis...the painfull first steps that ease after some walking are the classic tell-tale sign. The plantar fascia is like a tendinous sheath on the sole of your feet. It can get inflamed with age, and woith activities like you mentioned. Often it is the result of arches falling. Get yourself a nice golf ball and massage the heck out of em (this will not be pleasant) by rolling it under your foot....hard. Do some foot exercises such as grabbing a towel with you feet and believe it or not, calf raises. I might also look into orthotics to support those feet and take a peek at the shape of your shoes. It may time for some new ones.

I'm only going by what you told me, so I may be wrong. Go have em looked at by a physio or athletic therapist to have the situation properly assessed. Best of luck and keep us posted!

 

[ckritcoad]

Sounds like it might be plantar fasciitis...the painfull first steps that ease after some walking are the classic tell-tale sign. The plantar fascia is like a tendinous sheath on the sole of your feet. It can get inflamed with age, and woith activities like you mentioned. Often it is the result of arches falling. Get yourself a nice golf ball and massage the heck out of em (this will not be pleasant) by rolling it under your foot....hard. Do some foot exercises such as grabbing a towel with you feet and believe it or not, calf raises. I might also look into orthotics to support those feet and take a peek at the shape of your shoes. It may time for some new ones.

I'm only going by what you told me, so I may be wrong. Go have em looked at by a physio or athletic therapist to have the situation properly assessed. Best of luck and keep us posted!

Thanks Sasha. Karma to you!
I didn't know what it was called, but that is what I had a feeling it might be PF. Only reason I knew was because I saw something similar on the "Biggest Loser" show last week. I started really working my calves a few months ago, and they seem to be getting weaker and weaker as far as the weight I can do. I did get new football shoes and added some sole inserts. I am also flat footed, do you think that could make me more prone to Plantar Fasciitis?

 

[Drmemory]

Thanks Sasha. Karma to you!
I didn't know what it was called, but that is what I had a feeling it might be PF. Only reason I knew was because I saw something similar on the "Biggest Loser" show last week. I started really working my calves a few months ago, and they seem to be getting weaker and weaker as far as the weight I can do. I did get new football shoes and added some sole inserts. I am also flat footed, do you think that could make me more prone to Plantar Fasciitis?

Yes. Also be sure to do the "runners stretch" before you exercise. I found it to be the most helpful along with the "alphabet" toe pointing exercise. Stretching will be a key to minimizing the symptoms and avoiding having it worsen in the long term.

(I had it for years following a bad ankle injury). I am SO glad I got rid of it. Good luck.

 

[ckritcoad]

Yes. Also be sure to do the "runners stretch" before you exercise. I found it to be the most helpful along with the "alphabet" toe pointing exercise. Stretching will be a key to minimizing the symptoms and avoiding having it worsen in the long term.

(I had it for years following a bad ankle injury). I am SO glad I got rid of it. Good luck.

I read up on PF and it said to ice your feet every evening after you have been on your feet a lot. I iced them last night, and my feet feel better this morning then they have in a year. Thanks for the asistance.

 

[bigstve12]

i would really look into getting some orthotics to ensure that this doesnt become a chronic problem

 

[Growth&Courage]

I get pains like them too until I used deca and the symptoms dissapeared. I would advised you into using deca for its joint lubrication properties. It does work.
Although, this is not a permanent treatment though.