Apologies for yet another delay in posting. Partly busy, partly not having anything interestingly run related to post.
Following my ankle injury, I've laid off any running and taken things easy, aside from a 40 minute session at Laserquest - man that was fun - although I twisted the ankle on the outside this time, but with no permanent injury, just a bit sore for a day. What was worse was having fallen over (thinking the worst had happened and I would never walk again) someone leaned over a balcony and shot me. Unsporting, I thought.
I'm not a Laserquest regular, but this is turning into an annual event. We get an invite to a birthday outing at Laserquest every year from one of my son's school friends and, well, you just have to go along to "help". I did notice that this year, I was far less out of breath by the end than previous years, so running has done something for me, I'm sure.
Last Sunday, I thought I'd give my ankle a little more strenuous activity, so I went for a brisk 30 minute walk to see how my foot-mechanics were getting on. As it turns out, not very well. My ankle and underfoot ached after the walk and for the next couple of days. So given that it had been about a month since the initial injury, I went to see my GP on Tuesday. After a short discussion, and a prod of my foot, he recommended I go back to the podiatrist.
On calling the Podiatrist, I had a discussion with them on the phone and they recommended that I actually see their physiotherapist for assessment and treatment initially. They could fit me in Thursday (today).
So, after some more prodding and standing, we reach a diagnosis. Plantar Fasciitis, the root cause being over pronation and probably the frame in my old shoes bashing into my plantar fascia. Bah.
The treatment - firstly a foot massage along the band of affected muscle (this was not bad, mmmmmm!), and then a deep tissue massage on my right calf muscle because of the connectedness of the calf and foot muscles. This was pretty painful, and damn good! My physio warned me that it might feel great for the rest of the day, but tomorrow morning it might feel like it's been run over.
Next, I had my foot taped up to support the arch, and that's going to stay on for several days. Unless I get sick of it. I'm not looking forward to removing the tape - very sticky stuff.
Next, an analysis of my regular shoes which were embarrassingly covered in grass clippings from chasing down our pet rabbit in the back garden, across freshly mowed lawn the evening before. Simply put, I need to consider shoes with more cushioning and better support. I'll consider whether to consider this, as with my feet and the high street choice, it'll be difficult to comply.
Finally, some more stretches and advice on compression and ice. I'm going to have a word with my medical insurance company to see if they'll stand some more physio sessions, probably weekly until I start running again, which looks like it will be another 4 weeks.
But I *will* run again ...
One last thing, whilst looking up Plantar Fasciitis I came across these interesting articles on therapeutic massage you might enjoy:
Plantar ...
and then
Tension Headaches
Low back pain
Shin splints
Neck pain
Tennis Elbow
Back and hip
Jaw clenching a personal favourite
Quads
Pecs
Upper back Pain
Lower Back pain
Use with caution!
Mr Stumble
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2 comments:
Oh dear, not great news :-( At least you're getting treatment and should be back running again in time. Get those trainers sorted!
Sounds like you are finally finding the medical attention you need. I have some confidence that the answer is near and that you'll actually get to start running.
Your persistence is amazing.
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