on the inflamed nerve. The first treatment option is a steroidal anti-inflammatory injection but more stubborn cases may require simple surgery.Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs If you feel pain under your foot, your plantar fascia – a long band of tissue

m, which could be another two minutes off your time.Doing strengthening exercises twice a week is the best way to build leg power. Try squats, leg extensions, thigh curls (for the hamstrings and buttocks), leg presses, toe raises and heel raises

shoes come with reflective panels on the heels, but you can also customise any kit that you already have with adhesive strips and shapes. Order online at websites such as www.cyberglow.co.uk or www.3mselect.co.uk. Try this Reflective strips attract

exercises twice a week is the best way to build leg power. Try squats, leg extensions, thigh curls (for the hamstrings and buttocks), leg presses, toe raises and heel raises. These will also help to reduce your risk of injury by fortifying your joints

knees, or sleeping on your side with your knees bent. If you are in pain at night, try this: bend your knees, bring your heels towards your buttocks, let your knees fall to one side and as the weight of your legs takes you over, bring through your hip

and iliotibial band syndrome.You're also at risk from back pain if you have one leg shorter than the other. This can be rectified with a heel raise placed on an orthotic insole, which fits inside the shoes. Leg length discrepancies can be responsible for a range