Running with Injuries and Health Conditions

How to deal with a phantom pain in my foot?

Hi everyone... I'm hoping you can help me with a foot issue. Lately I have been experiencing foot pain, and have been doing a bit of research, but I haven't been able to pinpoint any specific cause or diagnosis. My foot pain is only on my right side, and is on the outside edge of my foot,...

by LSU_Tiger over a year ago

Lower Abdominal Strain, how long does it take to heal?

I am training for a marathon and with less than 4 weeks left I have strained my lower abdomen. Been to a doctor and it isn't a hernia and was told, "you just have to let it heal". I have taken a week off and yet it still hurts when trying to run. Anyone have experience with something...

by Moondog over a year ago

I have found some relief with Edermologie

I happened to come across a person in Westlake CA who has an enderomologie machine. I put on a nylon body suit and she goes over my body with this machine and then I go into the sauna for 20min. I can tell you I feel like a million bucks and can run after with no problems. I just wished she was a...

by lcorral03 over a year ago

after the run my left calf will begin to feel very tight, is it a calf injury, IBT or Hamstring

I have started doing some long runs in preparation for my first half marathon. When I would do 6 or 7 miles, no problem. Lately I have been doing some 9.5 mile runs on the weekend. I feel no pain during the run, and none after. About 8 hours after the run, my left calf will begin to feel very...

by beetlegeuse over a year ago

fibromyalgia and running, my complete body flare ups are very tremendous after my walks

Answered by a doctor

Just started a run walk program, I have Fibromyalgia for 10 years. My complete body flare ups are so tremendous after my walks I can hardly move. I want to do the walks but the days of agony are so intense. Anyone out there with the same problem? Any help would be appreciated. I have always been...

by Guest over a year ago

Some help with achilles pain?

Ok, I am not a runner, but I've hurt my achilles tendon somehow and I need some help/advice with that. I hope someone can help me here. So I am not a runner. I do go to the gym and usually do the elliptical trainer. Last week I did spend 20 minutes on the stair stepper. I'm not sure if that plays...

by Guest over a year ago

walk/running with fibromyalgia and encountering fatigue

Answered by a doctor

Any suggestions on managing increased fatigue from walk/running. Am up to 6 miles and just about crashed and burned the first week after the 5 mile mark and the again at the 6 mile. Do great on Saturday my distance training day, but Sunday and beyond is very difficult getting any energy to go. Am...

by m m judy over a year ago

Chronic compartment syndrome? Feedback?

Hi y'all, I am a runner who has recently been diagnosed with chronic compartment syndrome in both of my legs. It was a tentative diagnosis - I am getting a second opinion - so I don't know certain particulars like which compartment or anything like that. What I would like from you, the running...

by jmg7vm over a year ago

What should i know about running with orthotics?

Answered by a doctor

Ok I am 40 years old. I am 6ft5in and in the last year became very unactive. I have went from 230 to 282 lbs. This guy tells me to run with his orthotics because of my joints hurting so much. I agree that these might help but I want to know if anyone else has run with them before and if there is any...

by barkingfrog over a year ago

Gracilis Pain, how to self treat it?

I was a keen an active runner until a few years ago and now am training to get back to peak fitness. I developed a pain in my groin and on the inside of my knees and was diagnosed with Gracilis strain.. Does anyone have any views/ideas on self treatment and any strapping techniques? I have a 10k...

by adeydavies over a year ago