tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126529712011-04-21T13:31:39.213-07:00Dr. David Calvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15532399273255835879noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12652971.post-1115232258956066782005-05-04T11:31:00.000-07:002005-05-04T11:44:18.963-07:00Tri-Doc: <br /><br />I recently bought some new light-weight racing flats andnow the bottom of my foot has started hurting, more during slower longer runs but also during speedwork. What can this be and what do I do about it?<br /><br />Angie<br /><br />You most likely have developed a condition know as plantar fasciitis, inflamation of the muscle and tendons that span the underside of your arch. These structures span the arch like a bow-string and can be injured by sudden stress or, as in this case, by progressive overuse complicated by a change in equipment. If you recently added speedwork, that could have added insult to injury.<br />My personal experience has been that this responds well to the use of ice, massage, stretching, anti-inflamatory meds (Advil or Tumeric [if you prefer holistic nutritionals])in addition to utilization of more supportive shoes to train in. You may consider custom orthotics if this proves resistant to simple techniques.<br /><br />Tri-Doc<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12652971-111523225895606678?l=tri-docfaq.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dr. David Calvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15532399273255835879noreply@blogger.com3