Q I’ve 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? I’m 12.5st and I run

Q I’m an overweight beginner who can now run three to four miles every other day at a steady 10 minute/mile pace. But a few years ago I suffered fallen arches, which caused quite considerable pain. My GP recommended arch supports, which I stopped

the ankle, and should I run in a support?A Once you have been in plaster, your calf muscles – and leg muscles generally – will waste. If specific work is not performed to rectify this, there is a chance that, sooner or later, further injury will occur. So

the ankle, and should I run in a support?A: Once you have been in plaster, your calf muscles – and leg muscles generally – will waste. If specific work is not performed to rectify this, there is a chance that, sooner or later, further injury will occur. So

high, rigid arch – both are at the limit of their elasticity) that is suddenly stretched when the whole length of the foot falls on uneven ground, can induce acute pain. New shoes or inappropriate orthotic support can also cause pain which will appear

spasm, which would obviously be counterproductive. So unless your podiatrist can demonstrate a body of evidence to support this claim, the 30-second stretches may well be more appropriate. —Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury

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

mark of beauty, and their statues very often show the second toe being longer than the big toe.It’s possible that you have hypermobile feet, which flatten excessively when you run. This may be remedied by a simple pair of arch supports, obtainable from

. Avoid bed rest. Movement, even crawling on hands and knees, is better than inactivity. Backs: to the future. (Real-life solutions) Real-life stories: how two runners beat back pain Injury-Proof Your Back: five sets of everyday tips to stay pain

toes) – see below.Self-treatment Proper nail care is the key. Cut them squarely and not in a curve, lift out the edges gently twice a day and support these raised sides with little cotton wool balls or slivers of silver foil. Clean around your nails