Q Ive developed a recurring blister between my big toe and the one next to it. Ive tried taping up the area and also using petroleum jelly, all to no avail. Its now making me miss training.A As youve discovered, petroleum jelly is not durable
Q I have a lump at the back of my knee which is always there, but it seems to get bigger after each run. It doesnt cause me any pain and doesnt hinder my running in any way, but should I be worried?A It sounds to me as if you have a Baker
Q Can you explain why I seem to suffer from pins and needles in my left foot when Im out for run? It can strike at any time, and if I continue running my whole foot goes numb. But as soon as I stop, the problem disappears.A Pins and needles
Q Ive bought some new shoes which give me blisters on the inside of the arches on both feet. My previous shoes were fine, and the new pair are designed to offer excellent foot support. So have I just chosen the wrong ones? Im 12.5st and I run
Q I have recently noticed a small lump on the outside of my heel. Its about the size of a pea and the skin covering it is numb. It isnt painful, although it can rub on my shoes, and when I stretch my Achilles it feels uncomfortable. Should I
Q Severe osteoarthritis in both knees has forced me to stop running. Some time ago I read about a pioneering operation that was performed on a professional footballer, in which sections of the knee cartilage were removed, regrown in a laboratory
Q I have just had a rather severe bout of shingles. My doctor said that the condition may have actually been bought on by my running. Im scared that if start to run again I risk a recurrence something I definitely want to avoid. Should I
Q Ive been running for five years with very few injuries, but recently Ive been experiencing pain in both shins. The pain is on the inside of my legs, just off-centre. I tried resting for three weeks as suggested by my GP, but the problem
Q I’ve just started running and love the adrenaline burst I get from my 5K efforts, but I hate the blisters that I get almost every time I run. How can I cure this painful problem?A. Painful blisters are caused by friction between the skin
Q Following a partial tear in my Achilles tendon, the scar tissue thickened, resulting in stiffness, aches and swelling. I am due to have an operation to remove this scar tissue, which means that my leg will be immobilised for two weeks. Im told
