Running Injury... Advice?

shaverkl191

So I need some advice from any seasoned runners out there....

I have been running for about 7 months. In the last few days I have had a shooting pain in my right foot, right above and on my heel. Does anyone have an idea of what this could be and how I can fix it? It's difficult for me to even walk on that foot because of the pain.

jesisthebest

My friend had this same pain and she is a runner as well. She finally went to the doctor, and they made her wear a walking boot for 6 weeks. I think it was a sprain.

rodneyderrick

See your doctor and rest. Use an alternative method of exercise until your foot heals.

twinkietigress

Sounds like plantar fasciitis , no fun and ended my running, no matter what it is, its time to stop for a bit and let it heal. Limit time running on concrete too helps.

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shaverkl191

Thank you for your advice. I put some ice on it for about 10 minutes and that helped a little bit. I have an appointment to see my doctor next week so I'm definitely going to bring it up to him. I was supposed to run in a 5k this weekend but I'm thinking I might have to skip it and rest my foot until I talk to my doctor

Thanks again for your idea/suggestions!

emmabeckemeyer1

Thank you for your advice. I put some ice on it for about 10 minutes and that helped a little bit. I have an appointment to see my doctor next week so I'm definitely going to bring it up to him. I was supposed to run in a 5k this weekend but I'm thinking I might have to skip it and rest my foot until I talk to my doctor

Thanks again for your idea/suggestions!

Sounds like what I have...plantar fasciitis.
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always wear shoes
they also have a night splint you can wear oc works great!!!

AZTrailRunner

Definitely sounds like plantar fasciitis. There are many stretches that can be done to work it out before seeing the doctor. Just do a search on youtube for 'plantar fasciitis stretches'.

shaverkl191

I checked YouTube for some stretches last night and they helped a lot. The pain is not as bad this morning as it was yesterday, so thank you all for your help!