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Anyone have pain in arches when walking?

727Barb
727Barb Posts: 9 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have been getting a burning pain in my arches while walking. Was in only the left now it's starting on the right as well.
Any thoughts?

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  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    Any other symptoms? Is it worse after you've been in bed all night or sitting for a prolonged period? I had plantar fasciitis in both feet for about 6 months and the pain was in my arches.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited April 2015
    Your shoes.........are they supportive. I find after so many miles I need to replace old broken down shoes. Many runners get shoes fitted and have their gait assessed. Are your shoes designed for walking?

    Your flexibility.........warm up a bit and then do some stretches. Not everyone will need the same stretches as you. My hips are tight....others have tight calves...whatever.
    Here are some ideas:
    http://www.thewalkingsite.com/stretching.html

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

    Your socks...........I found wearing stretched out socks, would bunch up in my shoe and give me pain on the top of my feet.
  • clare78baby
    clare78baby Posts: 2 Member
    Same as Katie Jane, lots of calf stretches, supportive trainers and never wear completely flat shoes helps me
  • 727Barb
    727Barb Posts: 9 Member
    KatieJane - No additional issue at any time other than when walking.

    TeaBea as for the shoes I have a pair of Brooks walking shoes they are about 6 months old by I just really starting using them regularly the last 2 months.

    Thanks for the thoughts on the stretching. I will give it a try.
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