using a lacing technique that holds your feet securely in position? 3) Do you kick the heel of your foot back against the running shoe heel before lacing the shoe up? You should.4) Do you wear socks? If not, you should. If you do wear socks, try using

to cure the problem – I still get pains in these toes, which always ends in the nail falling off. I’m sure I can’t be alone with this problem – is there a gadget or a special type of shoe that I should be using?A Morton’s toe, or Morton’s neuroma, is a

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

UAN:207 Article type:-->SymptomsYou’ll notice a painful, hot toe after a run in new shoes or without socks. This may then cause discomfort in any shoes.SignsYour nail turns dark red or black due to blood underneath. This happens because

running on hard surfaces, such as concrete; and running in stiff shoes.Beginners are the most susceptible to shinsplints for a variety of reasons, but the most common is that they’re using leg muscles that haven’t been stressed in the same way before

-ray or scan.Self-treatmentIf you avoid pressure you will ease the pain, so bigger shoes, soft padding, or avoiding heel backs by using sandals or running without shoes can help. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory tablets and ice are the other staple treatments

with hydrocortisone or a similar appropriate steroid.Can you run through it?If you change your shoes and use an arch support, you may find that some running is possible, but you should not run through any pain that’s severe enough to cause you to limp.Recovery time

off. I’ve fitted an orthosis in my left cycling shoe, and heel raises in my running shoes. I mainly run off-road and do plenty of static stretches, along with stretches over a step, and massage the tendon. But it still hurts – what can I do?A Your

, swimming or a well-balanced gym routine helps to future-proof your body against the imbalances that can cause strains and over-use injuries. Don't underestimate how much your hips and upper body contribute to a stable, smooth running style.And stretching

the Achilles stretched overnight and reduce this tightness). The initial pain may be sudden, and soon becomes chronic with further use.SignsIf you carefully feel along the tendon you can often discover one or more small, tender nicks at the side of the tendon