Need Quick Injury Help

[Mr_Adam]

I have a pain on the bottom of my foot, at the arch just before the ball before the big toe (I hope that's clear enough). It comes even when I walk, in a pressure-type of pain.

 

Anyway, I think it's a result of running in cleats for soccer, and a failing arch support in the shoe, or the fact that it isn't laced properly (I think it's less tight as a result, near the hurt area).

 

How can I avoid this from continuing/getting worse? Would something like Dr. Scholl's be good to replace a failing arch support?

 

Thanks!

[Mr_Adam]

I understand what you're saying, but it's really just something small. I think it's a runner's injury, because I asked my runner friend and he knew right off the bat (although I failed to get an answer because we then got very busy at work and I forgot to ask as I left >_>)

[obfuscator]

You can't go wrong with arch support - as its good to have even with healthy feet.

 

If it bugs you, see a doctor.

[Myweponsg00d]

Always remember the acronym RICE

 

Rest

Ice

Compression

Elevation

 

When you get home from practice, sit down, put your foot up on some pillows, put a cold pack on it and wrap it in an ace bandage.

 

Also google this product called "BioFreeze". Works wonders for all the random aches and pains that I get now and then. If the pain persists or worsens, then a doctor might need to be consulted, but TBH I cant imagine wtf a doctor could tell you. I mean it sounds like some kind of muscular problem. If it was a torn ligament or a fracture youd be in so much pain that you already wouldve gone to the hospital.

 

Sounds like a random ache right now but just keep an eye on it. Is it swollen?

[mactosh]

sounds similar to what a lad at my training had, he got it because he runs flat footed, and the arch support in the shoes couldn't support him properly.

ask someone to watch you running in a normal game or training, to make sure your not also running flat footed, if your not then take a week out, or only train lightly. if you think your boots are to blame, then buy some new ones?

if it keeps bothering you you might need to get a custom shoe insert, which you can get from your doctor.

in the mean time you could use "deep freeze" spray to help with the pain, as well as painkillers