Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Tips for flat-footed runner.?

My feet are as flat as...heck, I don't know...something really really flat.





Anyway, I'm also a runner and after a mile or so my feet start hurting which causes me to stop and rest my feet. It hurts my "arch" or lack thereof...the area along the inside of my foot between my forefoot (big toe side/sesamoid bone) and just before my heel.





Is there an insole for my shoe that I can buy to prevent this? Any other suggestions?





At the moment I'm running with Asics GT2120 and also some old pair of Asics I have a sentimental bond with, lol. I stopped running on hard concrete and now I stick to treadmills and trails.





I'm 23 and I love running. I have done it constantly as a healthy release. If I wasn't able to run I'd be doomed to couch-potatodom. I'll never be able to reach the level I'm seeking with this problem...and I'd rather not have to resort to visiting a sports-health clinic.





Any help you can provide is welcomed!

Tips for flat-footed runner.?
The problem is that there can be a lot more to it than how flat (or not flat) your foot is. The first thing to do is to get properly fitted for a running shoe. Any good running store will video tape you running on a treadmill and put you in a shoe with good mechanics for your body. It's important to have good motion control if you are over or under-pronating (see link below). Try this and see if they can film you running in your shoes. If your gait is nice and neutral, then you can try an over the counter insole or arch support.





Just be careful not to over do it while you're trying something new. If you're not addressing the right problem you can seriously injure yourself.





I tend to under pronate, and when I run in shoes without motion control my arches start to kill me after a quarter-mile. At first I thought it was my arches and tried a Dr. Scholl's arch support insole and only made things worse.





Good luck!
Reply:Try running on your toes.It makes you go faster,too.But I must warn you you calves will be aching for at least two weeks when you run on your toes for the first time.



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Where can i get Bunion Regulator in Singapore?

I've tried a few pharmacies but they don't seem to have it..my bunion is not very serious but i know it is developing...i went to an orthopedic to get a custom made insole.do they work for bunion?and does the bunion regulator really work?as in make the bunion disappear? thanks~

Where can i get Bunion Regulator in Singapore?
Get it treated a.s.a.p Bunions tend to get worse. Bunion regulators do not work but it helps the pain and comfort. Their isnt a way to remove bunions without surgery. Thats because of the bone deformity.



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I agree, you're all also witches...
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Some of those remarks are just plain ignorant..but I can tell you have a hard time finding a man.





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What do women think when they see a good looking guy with small feet?

So here's my problem: I'm six feet tall, have broad chest and shoulders and look overall muscular and fit. However, given my large frame, my size 10.5 feet look disporportionate to the rest of my body. This really bugs me because a.) I'd like my feet to be in proportion with the rest of my body and b.) I am aware that people think having small feet means having a small... (not true in my case.) I know I can always buy size 11 shoes and just add an insole but this becomes really uncomfortable after a while so I've stopped doing it. So ladies, if you saw a tall and good looking guy who dresses nice, looks good but has small feet, what would you think about him?

What do women think when they see a good looking guy with small feet?
10.5 is 1.5 sizes above average for men. Therefore, you don't have small feet.





Besides, you know what women say. A guy with big feet....needs big shoes.
Reply:did you know: your foot (heel to toe) should fit exactly between your wrist and the crook of your elbow if you hold it up to there? that means your proportianate (wow, i just butchered that word...)


honestly, we dont really concentrate on foot size, or atleast, i dont...
Reply:I probably wouldnt be paying any attention to his feet. I think most girls know by now that the foot thing is a myth and doesnt really mean anything. I would just think well hes a cute guy, most women dont look at feet. Trust me you need to quit worrying about it.
Reply:I don't think your feet seem small. I never really care to notice either. Eh you'll be fine.
Reply:ya i realize the feet being an issue in a guys point of view. In reality, It's what's on the inside. who you are, good looking, even better, tall, awesome! I think it's cute. No worries!
Reply:Believe it or not, girls don't go around looking at guys' feet.





Chill out and get some confidence in yourself. The size of your feet isn't going to matter to anyone who really cares about you.
Reply:dude believe me





unless your trying on her shoes





women could care less





how big your feet are.
Reply:thats not that small dude...








im the same height as you and wear an 11.5...and i have heard how i have big feet..








one size diff...woopty do...
Reply:i would think wow he must be a really nice guy.


i hate feet so i generally wouldnt look at your haha


but if a gril is really just shopping for shoe size then she is lame.


hope this helps!!!
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Reply:I never seen you young lady you need to learn to lover your self it hard to find true love with small feel are big feet if someone love you are care about you who care what other people think about you beautiful woman come is all shape and size.. if this young man like you talk to him you have only one person to please and that your self
Reply:You know, some girls notice feet, others don't... In my case it's always my friends who notice my date's feet first... Just forget about it! You're obsessing... and yeah girls know the size of feet is just the size of feet...
Reply:I would think, "he has small feet," and then get over it. That's not something I care about if the rest of you looks good and you're a good person.
Reply:If I saw a guy with small feet, I would think WOW...less to rub!





My husband wears a size 13, how would you like to be stuck with those big 'ol things?





Mature people could care less about what size anything is. If your looking for a serious relationship but find that your feet are inhibiting you from doing this than you should build your intellect, that's what women really want.





OR...you could have the doctor shave a few inches of your legs and have him readjust your feet...Good luck
Reply:how about waiting till you are more mature before worrying about the ladies, obviously if you are worried about this issue you are too immature and insecure anyway
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Besides, the most important thing is the kiss, that connection is unbeatable.
Reply:i think that its about who you are not your feet
Reply:hes an a normal guy, this small feet, has a small u know that's bull. my husband has small feet, but nice u know



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Can paxil turn one into a thief? shoplifter? I've been on paxil for 4 months and I've shoplifted?

a bottle of water, and an insole. I would have never dreamed of doing such idiotic things before the paroxetine. So my question is, has my paxil turned me into a thief?

Can paxil turn one into a thief? shoplifter? I've been on paxil for 4 months and I've shoplifted?
It is unlikely, but...


One of the concerns with an unopposed antidepressant (assuming you are on no other meds) is that if you do have a bipolar illness rather than a unipolar depression, the paxil may be causing you to be "hypomanic". Symptoms of hypomania include elevated mood, not needing as much sleep as usual (staying up late), higher level of irritability, and increased impulsivity. This impulsivity usually comes across as increased gambling, increased shopping when you cant afford it, increased sexual activity... all stuff that you wouldn't "normally" do, but your mind's "brake" isnt there to stop you. I suppose that shoplifting could be a manifestation of that. Talk to your prescriber. That being said, the likelihood that an unopposed SSRI like paxil causing it would be pretty low. Also, missing some doses of paxil or taking it too late might cause some confusion and anxiety which could lead you to do things that you wouldn't normally.





These medications are not benign chemicals and COULD cause problems like these, even though most of the time they do not.





So, the bottom line would be to talk to your doctor and see what she or he thinks.
Reply:Is you energy level a little too high? Are you thoughts going a little too fast? Do you need a little less sleep than normal? Those all are signs of mild hypomania (subthreshhold mania) which can be induced by antidepressants. If that's the case, see your doctor asap. It's also a potential indicator of bipolar disorder (you need more so don't leap).





Other than the above, nope, can't think of a reason. So stop that!
Reply:No. It may cause you to gain weight, but it cannot turn you into a thief. I use to take it a few years ago and it helped with my anxiety and I had gained some weight from it, but that's about it.
Reply:no. paxil didn't make you into a thief...don't blame medication for you being a criminal.
Reply:no, shoplifting is a learned behavior. Your looking for an excuse to explain your bad behavior. Please stop.
Reply:Paxil is not the cause of you acting impulsive and shoplifting. It may just be part of your illness. My advice would be to discuss this with your therapist.



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Could working out on the treadmill be causing my toes to swell and get blisters on them?

This is very weird but I have been working out for a little over three weeks, and I now have a blister forming on the bottom of my toe (the toe right next to the big toe). It is a little sore too. My other toes seems to be a little swollen underneath as well. I wear Nike Shocks to work-out in. I have alternated with socks (and they are kind of thicken anklet socks) and I tried tights yesterday (I wore them under my work-out pants).





Could it be that the insole in my shoes are worn out? I believe it's from friction, but what can I do to alleviate that? I usually stay on the treadmill for 60 minutes, but I alternate the speed between 3.5 and 4.1. I never run though. Could I be walking too hard?

Could working out on the treadmill be causing my toes to swell and get blisters on them?
You're right its the friction between your feet and shoes. The type of socks can help with this.





try soft cotton socks, the kind that soft towels are made of not the rayon or polyester type (like tights)





check your shoes, It should be a comfortable not too tight and not too loose.





Also, check with the gym instructors there if you are landing your feet correctly when you run, it is possible that you put a lot of weight on your toes instead of the balls of your feet.
Reply:Socks are supposed to absorb the humidity from your feet, maybe you are using a fabric softener on your socks. Fabric softeners don't let the socks absorb the humidity from your feet when you sweat. Fabric softners will make your feet itch. The crispier the socks the better they are for your feet. What you have could be athleth foot. Use a medicated powder in your shoes, don't use fabric softener, and wear confortable shoes. It helps if the shoes have some ventilation, like material that lets the air through, or shoes that have a couple of little round holes on the inerside of the shoe.
Reply:Sometimes new shoes will do that. Even though you purchase the same size that you always wear, the custom fit and model of the shoe varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. If the timing of the exercises and swelling coincide then it could be directly related. Try alternating your shoes or socks or consider buying a new pair of shoes.also consider wearing two pairs of socks. If the problem persists consult a physician. Also keep in mind the weather's temperature has a direct correlation with the "shoe life" of your shoes, if worn outside frequently.
Reply:get some swimming shoes and walk in them, not in something you tie on.
Reply:Yes is the simple answer to your question.





Give the exercise a break until they've cleared up.





I'll tell you what I do. I still play football (5 - a- side) and when I need to buy new trainers, if they cause blisters, the next time I play in them I put loads of vaseline in them. I mean loads. About a tablespoon per trainer directly on the area causing the blistering. You will only need to do this once or twice after which time your feet and shoes will have got used to each other.
Reply:that should not happen. what i would do is call nike directly and talk to an agent about it. you have one of 2 options, send the shoes in and set up a claim ( there could be too much material in them) or you can set up a risk management where they might pay for any doc. visits or anything that could have happened to you. It is really your option. i have worked for nike so i know personallty that i have had a few of these calls before. They are willing to help you and take care of you :) the number is 1-800-344-6453 opt. 5. hope this helps you :)



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What is causing the intense pain in my right foot?

I have a intense cramping pain in my right foot. It starts after I take a few steps and is centered around my insole and eventually moves to my heel also. What is this and what do I do to fix it?

What is causing the intense pain in my right foot?
may be tendinitous.
Reply:I would recommend that you see a doctor.



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