Running Foot Injuries & Pain
Foot pain while jogging or running is, unfortunately a common problem. So is delayed foot pain after jogging or running. In fact, sometimes it can take until the morning after you jog for you to even notice that you have a problem. Sometimes it’s as simple as a dull ache. That can just be caused by over doing things a bit. You see, when you perform the same action over and over again, such as running along pounding your feet on the ground, it can put a strain on your feet. Repetitive motion pains like this are not usually serious and can be dealt with. A great solution is Flexcin with CM8. It is endorsed by Raven, the famous jogger who has logged over 100,000 miles running on the beaches of Miami. He credits Flexcin with keeping his streak alive and keeping his body moving, when it should have been screaming for him to give it all up.
There are other times, though, that there can be a more serious problem. Muscle strains and sprains, as well as ligament tears are common foot ailments that you could have, as a jogger. A strain is, basically, an over-stretched muscle. A sprain is when the muscle actually becomes torn. Either condition can be very painful, but a sprain usually takes quite a bit longer to heal.
Plantar Fasciitis & Achilles Tendonitis
Another problem you could face is Plantar Fasciitis. Basically, the bottom of your foot is made of a sort of thick tissue, and that tissue can sometimes become swollen or inflamed. The most common way that can happen is by running or jogging too much. That inflammation of the bottom of your foot is called Plantar Fasciitis. Unlike muscle sprains, Plantar Fasciitis usually feels better within a day. It’s almost always worst the morning after you’ve been jogging and is much better by bed time. The trouble is that, if you’re a serious jogger, you’re going to just go out jogging and re-aggravate the problem again a few days later.
Tendinitis in the Achilles tendon or another tendon in your foot can be another cause of pain after jogging. Tendinitis is irritation or inflammation of a tendon. That’s most often caused by too much of the same action over a certain amount of time. So, for example, if you jog for ten minutes you put less repetitive wear on your feet than if you jog for twenty. How far you can go at once all depends on what your cut off point is, which depends on how used to exercise your body is. It also depends on how “well oiled” you keep your joint, tendons, and ligaments. The anti-inflammatory properties of CM8 help insure smooth joint area mobility, which is one of the reasons we so strongly endorse it for both of these types of problems.
One of the big causes of foot pain while jogging isn’t actually what you do. It’s what you wear. Certain shoes are designed for certain purposes. Sandals, for instance, are designed for lounging at the beach, not jogging. Along those same lines, even the proper equipment can be bad if it’s too old or damaged. A proper running shoe that’s full of holes is not going to give your foot the same comfort or support as a new shoe would. We all have different shaped and sized feet. Our arches might be high or flat. Our feet might be wide or narrow. Too many people just pull a pair of sneakers off the rack, and if they are the right size, take them home. Since running puts extra stress on your feet, take the time to visit a professional sports supplier and have your sneakers custom fit to your feet. Just like the old days of shoemakers, these shops are there to make sure you get the RIGHT shoe, the one that fits your perfectly. Mass retailers want to sell you the hottest brand or the name that gives them the most profit. The wrong running sneakers can be a certain path to high medical bills.
One last thing to mention: If you’re having foot pain while jogging, avoid the use of ankle weights. A lot of people want to try to give themselves a better workout by adding weights. Ankle weights will just serve to stretch and tear your tendons more, though. So, it’s best to avoid them, if you want to limit your chances of some of the conditions above. Certainly if you insist on trying this, do so only under the watchful eye of a Certified Trainer. Otherwise you are “putting out the welcome mat” to running foot injuries & pain!
