Running May Be a Pain in the Foot
Q & A with Therapist Lauren Bounds
Lourdes in Chandler has pain in her foot when she runs.
 "Hi, I think what I have developed is Mortons Neuroma. I have been running for about one year, 6 miles about 6 times a week. Just this week I decided to take a 4 day break; on the fourth day when I woke up I was feeling a sharp pain on the front of my foot. I was able to still run but with some discomfort. The next day I tried running - it didn't feel too comfortable. What do I do? I like to continue running but I don't know if I need to rest the foot or take a risk. What do I do? Thanks!"
Dear Lourdes,
Thanks for your question. As a fellow runner I can appreciate the frustration that comes with being sidelined by an injury, however when it comes to your foot I wouldn't mess around.
Typically Morton's Neuroma is associated with pain, numbness and/or burning that occurs most commonly between the third and fourth toes. The symptoms are caused from compression of the digital nerve that runs between these toes. This condition is commonly caused by shoes that are too tight in the forefoot or more likely in your case by the repetitive nature and pounding from running. It may be possible that your shoes are broken down and it's time to get new ones or maybe you need custom orthotics and so on...
My suggestion to you is to lay off running and see a doctor or physical therapist. Your doctor or physical therapist can evaluate the injury and point you in the right direction. Don't delay.
In the interim don't stop exercising all together. Try the elliptical or bike riding. Use pain as your guide, if a particular form of exercise aggravates it, simply don't do it.
Good luck and take care of that foot.
~ Lauren
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