Common running injuries we see
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Achilles tendon pain
- Ball-of-foot pain, neuromas, and metatarsal stress fractures
- Ankle sprains and unstable ankles
- Tendon pain on the inside or outside of the ankle
- Black toenails, blisters, and nail damage
Why running injuries happen
Most running injuries come from load the body wasn't ready for: increasing mileage or speed too quickly, adding hills, a new race goal, or a change in shoes. Foot structure and mechanics, such as overpronation or high arches, can make some injuries more likely.
What a sports podiatry visit includes
- Your training history: mileage, pace, surfaces, and recent changes
- A hands-on exam of the painful area
- Gait observation and a look at your running shoes
- A plan for treatment and a return-to-running timeline
- Custom orthotics when they're likely to help
Possible stress fracture: stop running and get checked. Pain in one spot on a bone that gets worse with each run, tenderness when you press on it, or swelling on the top of the foot can be a stress fracture.
Walkers count too
Walking is the most popular exercise, and walkers get many of the same injuries as runners. The same evaluation applies.
Which visit to book
Book the Focused Pain visit ($199).
When not to wait. If you can't put weight on your foot after an injury, have a wound, spreading redness, warmth, fever, or a foot that suddenly turns cold, pale, or dark, go to urgent care or an emergency department, or call 911. This clinic does not provide emergency care.