sesamoiditis & rest

katiew78
katiew78 Posts: 24 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,
About 2 years ago I was diagnosed with a fractured sesamoid & sesamoiditis in my foot. I also have DJD with hallux limitus (ROM is about 20 degrees in extension!) I had a steroid injection, strict rest (cast & then boot) 18 months ago and custom orthotics and it has been pretty good for the last year-have been running (slowly) etc with only the odd niggle. I got back into my lifting and 2 weeks ago had the bright idea of doing my squats etc barefoot (cos you know-supposed to be better blah blah) ... BIG flare up!
I've been icing it, not running, not lifting, and I would say it is now back to how it was before this.
So-do I start running & lifting again now, or do I give it another couple of weeks off? I know I SHOULD probably rest it, but it's never been 100% anyway, and I have come to accept I'll always have a dodgy foot. Running is my meditation & allows me to get rid of my stress from my job.
Anyone with experience of this? I don't want to end up having to have another injection as it meant 2 months off work (physical job with animals, crutches/NWB complete health & safety issue)

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  • Alisonswim46
    Alisonswim46 Posts: 208 Member
    I broke my ankle and have a plate and 8 screws. I was in PT a solid year so I could get back to running. I would definitely get some PT to help with your ROM when squatting and running. I still have a small bit of range I just can't physically get to because of the injury but it's sure close to normal I think because of PT.

    In the meantime just rest until you feel better!
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    katiew78 wrote: »
    Running is my meditation & allows me to get rid of my stress from my job.

    Lots of other exercises can eventually fill that role with some practice, like cycling, swimming, etc. And of course actual meditation. :) Whether you should run & lift should be determined by your doctor or PT, not us.
    That said, people with forefoot problems can usually do a modified squat, done on a board that is angled backwards, so your heels are below your forefoot. That shifts your weight to your heels. Goblet & front squats work best with this position. :+1:
  • cyndit1
    cyndit1 Posts: 170 Member
    I had a fractured sesamoid and can honestly say my foot has never been the same. After 3 months non weight bearing in a boot and then PT it took absolutely forever to get back to a decent running place. It did jack my foot up and I still have problems but won't stop running. I do every now and then give myself a day extra off but I figure I just have to live with it. My doctor told me its like the hardest bone to break in the body so lucky us.
  • katiew78
    katiew78 Posts: 24 Member
    I do cycle-and love it, but it doesn't let me get rid of the hell of my job in 30-60mins-I need 2-4 hours.
    It's been good for the last year, just slight pain occasionally... My general ROM for squats etc is good, it's just my big toe cannot bend up past about 20degrees... I was good until I did stuff barefoot on a board... (I will always wear shoes from now on, and may try lifting toes up-I generally try to wriggle my toes when I do squats to prove I'm on my heels, but I read all about how you should squat & deadlift barefoot-not a good idea!)
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