Sore feet

JAT74

I started a new fitness regime on 5th January and have now completed Jillian Michaels Body Revolution which is a 90 day program without any injuries. I have also been doing a lot of walking since I got my Fitbit around 5 weeks ago and also do the odd cardio workout in the gym on the treadmill, elliptical and rowing machine.

This week I started Focus T25 and P90X3 (doubles program) and I'm continuing with my walks. I generally feel ok, apart from a slight case of Tennis elbow or RSI in my right arm and now my left foot feels a bit sore when I walk on it.

Is there anything I can do to stop my foot getting worse as I really don't want it to stop me training? I think it could be due to all the walking I've been doing as well as jumping during workouts and I have tried to massage it in the hope that it starts to feel better but was wondering if anyone else has any other tips?

cheshirecatastrophe

What do you mean by "sore"? Where does it hurt? Bottom, top? Arch, ball, outside edge? One point of pain that hurts when you push on it, or spread across a larger area?

JAT74

I've been getting pain on the sole of one foot. It feels like a muscular pain which is on the ball of the left foot and I guess it's caused by walking a lot and also the other exercise I'm doing.

goldthistime

JAT74 wrote: »

I've been getting pain on the sole of one foot. It feels like a muscular pain which is on the ball of the left foot and I guess it's caused by walking a lot and also the other exercise I'm doing.

Personally I would advise switching to low impact whenever it flares up. Rowing, cycling and swimming.

I had "metatarsalgia" on and off for months and then after Christmas shopping in new stiffer shoes with a bit of a heel, followed up by a particularly energetic tennis match I had it so bad I couldn't put any weight on it at all. Had to resort to crutches. Metatarsalgia (colloquially stone bruise) is just a pain in the ball of your foot, not really a diagnosis. Took months to go away, and as soon as I put back on a few pounds it came back, although in a small way. The podiatrist ended up calling mine a bone bruise. Laser therapy seemed to be the thing that finally started me on my way to healing.

Cherimoose

Try walking in a shoe without a raised heel. Most shoes have a raised heel, which puts more stress on the forefoot. Good "zero heel" shoes include skateboard shoes, Keds, Altra, etc.
I'd avoid the jumping until this resolves..

TeaBea

Cherimoose wrote: »

Try walking in a shoe without a raised heel. Most shoes have a raised heel, which puts more stress on the forefoot. Good "zero heel" shoes include skateboard shoes, Keds, Altra, etc.
I'd avoid the jumping until this resolves..

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It's likely your shoes. I get pain on top of my foot (right below the toes)....good supportive shoes and snug fitting socks help.

There are stretches for the feet also.......http://www.kathysmith.com/home-recent-posts/the-simple-steps-to-protect-your-feet-for-life

lichic25

Ice it then use a heating pad. Alternate cold and hot and if the pain continues I'd get it checked out

tulips_and_tea

Sounds like a lot of activity! Good for you. Do you wear the same shoes all the time for all of these workouts? Sounds silly, but I've learned over time that rotating shoes and replacing them regularly really helps. Or, try a cushioned insole?

kandell

I had something similar a couple weeks ago from wearing flats that were half a size too large. To keep them on I had to walk a bit differently, and it did something with the muscles. I have really great running shoes that have perfect support for my feet, so I wore them laced pretty tightly for a little while and my foot felt better.

JAT74

I have been living in trainers recently due to doing so much training and the fact I work from home but I have been rotating shoes between Nike running shoes, Reebok training/toning shoes (which feel a bit better) and as it's been hot this week I've also worn my Fitflops. I don't wear wedges or heels much at the moment except for a couple of hours once or twice a week.

I did some massage and stretching yesterday and had a bath to soak my feet and they feel a lot better today. I went for a walk this morning, did a cardio workout in the gym and have been out food shopping and so far my feet feel ok but I have given the jumping a break. I'll see how the are and try and do the same again if necessary after training tomorrow as I'll be back on my workouts. Maybe it would also be a good idea to get an insole too.