aching arches

LadyBerlynn · February 2013

This is the third time I've experienced this after an exercise this past week. First time I was doing a dance workout, waited a few days to recover and tried Yoga. Same thing happened again! and then today after recovering a day I was doing lunges and squats and it happened again! I just don't understand it, I stretch my feet and ankles before every workout (I also work out barefoot for better traction.) but 3 times now almost immediately after the workout I can barely walk from the pain in my arches. What am I doing wrong? How can I prevent this from happening again? Also, any ideas on how to relax these sore muscles so it is easier to get around?

ejwme · February 2013

I'll assume that you're wearing properly fitting shoes that are based on a specialty running/walking store's trained analysis of your gait and movements. If not, go do that. Spend the money for properly fitting shoes, and experience the wonder that is pain-free movement

If you've done that, it sounds like it might be plantar fascitis.

This site has good information: http://www.runnersedgemt.com/2012/running-related-foot-pain-plantar-fasciitis/

And these sites have good strengthening exercises to help:
http://www.runnersworld.com/health/build-stronger-feet-and-ankles
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/rehabilitation-exercises/lower-leg-ankle-exercises/strengthening-exercises-foot

ldrosophila · February 2013

I get foot pain all the time. Is it just when you do these exercises? Someone on here mentioned that there could be an issue with pelvic alignment, and I thought this could explain a lot. Also high arches are notorious for foot pain. Not much much help for ya, but I can feel your pain.

LadyBerlynn · February 2013

Well, I wasn't wearing any shoes during my exercises, as I've been just doing them at home in my living room. I think I'll try that from now on. I'll check out the sites you suggested as well.
Thanks a bunch!

atamrowski · February 2013

I get the same thing. I over pronate and I have small arches. It's mostly my right foot. I also get cramps into the toes and some ankle pain. I need orthotics and I wear a brace during yoga. I usually bike for cardio so there's not a lot of impact on my feet. Best of luck.

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