Sore feet

Have you replaced your sneakers lately?

Could be plantar fascitis. Do some good calf stretches before and after you work out and see a doctor or physical therapist if it continues. I had this a couple of years ago and it didn't get better until I saw a therapist. You might also get fitted for a pair of orthotics you can place in any pair of shoes to help support your feet.

Where is the pain located in your feet? Mine is in my right heel. Podiatrist says its Plantar Fascitis (plus bone spur) which is something alot of people get. I have learned that I can't run anymore and use the Concept II Rower instead. I have to use inserts in my shoes, always wear heels (NEVER flats) and NEVER go barefoot, EVER. I do stretches all throughout the day which is supposed to help but usually doesn't. It's something they can do surgery for but the results aren't guaranteed. Pretty much a pain in the *kitten*!!

Regardless where your pain is located, I would recommend seeing a podiatrist and do what they say to take care of them. Our feet support the entire weight of our bodies so to me it's important to take good care of them!

Good luck!

if you wear shoes all the time and are sedentary it could be your feet getting in shape . If they are hurting real bad either get different shoes or wear dancer's pads....less than $10.00 a pair. Try walking barefoot more often if youre not. Feet need to work out too.

When I started running with some old crappy shoes. . .my feet were KILLING me! When I got new shoes they stopped hurting, I pushed harder, and then my legs were sore!! LOL!!!

But, shoes are a great place to start. If you notice pain that lingers well beyond the fitness class, you may want to see a sports medicine doc and see if he can help get you going in the right direction.

Good luck!

Spend some money on the right shoes. They make a huge difference, and those pains in your feet will start creeping into your knees, hips, back, and neck if you don't take care of your "base".

I go the the chiropractor for occasional back adjustments, and sometimes have her look at my feet as well. She has done some minor bone adjustments when I've had pain, but I'm usually interested in whether she thinks it's skelatal (something she can fix) or if it's a soft-tissue issue. The one time I had a soft-tissue issue, she fixed me up with some kenesio tape, and recommended that if it didn't feel better in a couple days, to go to the foot doctor. The tape gave it the support it needed to get through the every-day (it stays on for 2-3 days), and it was back to normal shortly after.

I've always had the same issue, even a short brisk walk would have my feet killing me..pain was mostly in my arch but could radiate from anywhere in the foot. I went to a fitness shoe store, was evaluated and fitted into a shoe meant for me. Best thing I could've done.

Where is the pain located in your feet? Mine is in my right heel. Podiatrist says its Plantar Fascitis (plus bone spur) which is something alot of people get. I have learned that I can't run anymore and use the Concept II Rower instead. I have to use inserts in my shoes, always wear heels (NEVER flats) and NEVER go barefoot, EVER. I do stretches all throughout the day which is supposed to help but usually doesn't. It's something they can do surgery for but the results aren't guaranteed. Pretty much a pain in the *kitten*!!

Regardless where your pain is located, I would recommend seeing a podiatrist and do what they say to take care of them. Our feet support the entire weight of our bodies so to me it's important to take good care of them!

Good luck!

Where the pain is an indicator of what is wrong. I will add a couple of things. I had a pointed bone spur growing out the back of my right heel bone into the achilles tendon. The surgery could require dis-connecting then re-attaching the tendon to remove the spur, which means being in a cast with NO walkng for 10 months. My Podiatrist was able to get under the tendon and grind the spur off without dis-connecting the tendon. I also have plantar faciitis. A trip to the "Good Feet" store. There are 3 in the Phoenix area cured that pain instantly. They also sell athletic shoes made to be used with orthotics So:
1. See a Podiatrist first
2. Do what he says. Be it new shoes, orthotics then,.............
3. Try walking for awhile before pushing it to give your feet, and body, a chance to get in shape. For me, when I can walk 3 miles in 1 hour, I'm ready.