Q I have recently noticed a small lump on the outside of my heel. It’s about the size of a pea and the skin covering it is numb. It isn’t painful, although it can rub on my shoes, and when I stretch my Achilles it feels uncomfortable. Should I

Q I’m a flat-footed overpronator, and for a long time I suffered from a painful and stiff right heel. I had an operation called a heel trim and the problem cleared up. But now I seem to have the same problem in my left heel. My local hospital

Q After repeatedly suffering from injuries, I was prescribed some rigid orthoses. The good news is that none of my old injuries has returned, but the bad news is that I can’t run more than 20 miles a week because of a tender heel. It’s worse

Q. Towards the end of a long run my heels begin to clip each other every few strides. What can I do to prevent this?A. This sounds like a technique and conditioning issue. Running technique is thought to be a natural activity, but natural doesn

, this article should give you a headstart. It’s a guide to shoes for runners with the four most common ‘minority’ biomechanically-based problems (forefoot striking, heel striking, underpronation and orthoses-wearing), as well as runners with the problem of very

We tested the latest minimalist models at the RW Shoe Lab and on the feet of 24 wear-testers. Seven pairs rose to the top because of their ultralight weight, flexibility and low heel heights. In the reviews that follow, each shoe’s flexibility

Q I’ve been told by my GP that I’m suffering from Policeman’s Heel, which he said is the same as plantar fasciitis. I’ve had it for three months now, and despite trying painkillers and supports in my shoes it hasn’t improved. Now I’m having

UAN:226 Article type:--SymptomsPain under the heel centre at the origin of the plantar fascia. This is a fan-like web of tough fibres which spreads across the underside of the foot and attaches to the origins of the toes, and its main purpose

Weight 351gEvaluation Like the Stability KM3, the Veritas gained a positive test report for the women-only Ryka brand. Our weartesters appreciated the fit (roomy in the forefoot, but amply snug enough in the midfoot and heel to prevent the foot from

using when the pain diminished. Now, though, I suffer acute pain in my left heel after running. Obviously, I’ll start using my arch supports again, but I wondered if there is any alternative treatment or an exercise that can strengthen my feet. Also