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Oh I love the sound of that! I'd think that the V8 taste would completely take over, so i bet it's not bad at all I'm trying it! Thanks.

This could possibly be Metatarsalgia (ball of foot) or Morton's Neuroma (pad under 3rd/4th toes). Definitely not as common as Plantar Fasciitis (heel or arch), but not any less painful. I suffered from Morton's Neuroma for quite a while and couldn't bear much weight on that side of the foot. If you haven't done any cold yet, start. Rest your foot on a cold pack, especially after being active on it. This will help ease the pain and get down the inflammation. Wishing you the best.

Hi. That sounds like 'Tibialis Anterior Tendonitis'. Shin splints are a little higher up and usually right on the shin. I've included a link that will show you a few pictures so see if it is that. http://kingbrand.com/Tibialis-Anterior-Tendonitis.php?REF=46PV0

I did a juicing detox. I honestly didn't feel the greatest for the first few days as I found it pretty hard to get used to, but for the rest of the week it really wasn't so bad. I found I was craving a green juice more than anything else after the first 3 days. The most important thing with this kind of fast though is to make sure you are drinking enough of the juice. And put lots and lots of greens in it.

eeee...that's a long time to still be feeling any pain. Have you been wearing a calf sleeve when running? It might be a good idea to help prevent any further injury.

I haven't been active at all lately but really want to start up a good work out regime again. I've been thinking about spin classes but have always heard how difficult they are and that typically they are for the super in shape. Just seeing what you guys think....go full force straight into spin classes or start mild work outs first for a couple weeks before trying? Thanks

I'd also recommend taping it for more support and to help prevent further injury/damage to it.

Hi John C. Pain in or under the butt cheeks can commonly be your sciatic nerve. This is the largest nerve in our body so any strain to the lower back can cause damage or pain to the nerve. Cold therapy is always good for nerve pain. I worked with a woman who would sit on cold packs during the day at work and that really helped relieve her pain. I included a picture to give you more an idea of sciatic pain.

Just a little helpful advice for the injury prone out there (like myself). As much as we all love heat treatments such as warm baths ( i love love love them), hot water bottles, etc. they won't actually help heal any soft tissue damage you may have (ie. torn tendon, torn ligament, pulled muscle, etc.). Heat does relax the muscles; however, in order to heal, heat must be promoted from below the dermal layer. Our bodies work really hard to maintain a constant internal temperature. Picture for instance being outside in +30C or -30C temperatures, you will feel cold or hot on the surface, but your internal temperature if checked with a thermometer, hasn't changed. Same goes for when you put a heating pad on your skin and expect a change in blood flow below the dermal layer. What you need, in order to heal, is blood to circulate where the injury is....below the dermal layer, within the soft tissue. This is the nourishing circulation you get from physical activity (which usually isn't an option when you are in pain). To help reduce the risk factor of hard physical activity, focus on treatments such as massage therapy, ultrasound or bfst. Our bodies have a natural ability to heal by bringing any injured area blood flow, however, the rate at which it does so is very slow. Increasing the circulation increases the amount of nutrients and oxygen and thus helps you heal at an accelerated rate. The increased blood flow also lubricates the area, helping prevent further damage during movements.

Has anyone used turmeric to bring down inflammation? and has it worked? I always read about it and I think most times it's used in tea, but I'm just curious if it works in the same way a good cold compress would. And has anyone used it to reduce inflammation in the gut (bring down bloating etc.)?

I'm also a huge fan of taping. I didn't understand initially how it would help, but once I used it, it made a huge difference. It gives so much extra support without the bulkiness of a wrap.

Hi Hoju I taped my foot for Morton's Neuroma and Metatarsalgia. It is only a slightly different method than it is for Plantar Fasciitis (I found the video on youtube for the exact way to do so for my ailment). I loved it. I used certain wraps for my treatment and didn't do any taping for the first 3 weeks. As soon as I did start taping I noticed a huge difference and really think it sped up my healing even more (as well as helped preventing further damage). I used the KB Tape and kept it on for a good 2 days at a time and always made sure to re-apply it. I went about 2 weeks with back to back taping. You can just feel that your plantar is more stabilized with it on

I am curious about these too!! And I'm wondering if anyone can help me understand this....so much out there says to walk and run barefoot (which i absolutely love the idea of), but then so much also says that it can be a big cause of Plantar Fasciitis / Metatarsalgia / Morton's Neuroma. I had Morton's Neuroma but have been healed for about 5-6 months now with no pain at all, but I went for a walk on the beach barefoot last week and since then I can feel the pain coming back slightly. Grrrr! I'm using my BFST and ColdCure to try and prevent it from getting full blown. I completely understand how walking barefoot CAN cause these injuries (stepping on uneven ground pushes up and stretches the plantar) but I also get how walking barefoot can be beneficial. Hmmmmmm. ??

Hi Clare. For someone who hates most veggies, I suggest juicing. It's unbelievable the amount of veggies you can combine in one drink and all you have to do is throw in an apple or 2 and it changes the taste so much you wouldn't believe you are drinking all the veggies you hate I always put in an apple, some celery and a bit of lemon in with whatever greens i'm juicing and it always tastes good to me. Tastes like apples really Try it....you'll be surprised!

Did you at all have knee pain before you started running? I would put a cold compress on them after your run to help ease the pain and draw down any inflammation that may have been caused, but I recommend seeing a doctor before anything else to determine if you have any soft tissue damage (like a meniscus tear).

Another good tip is taping. I taped my foot for my mortons neuroma and metatarsalgia and it helped so much!

I agree, it can only get easier. I do admit though, I have always had a hard time with running. It seems to exhaust me a million times more than any other form of exercise...and i don't quite know why? I would love to run, but instead I have found a lot of other exercises I enjoy and can seem to handle better (ie. bike riding, work out classes, etc.).

I actually had Morton's Nerouma as well. I work as a treatment advisor for soft tissue injuries and hear of plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia often, but not commonly Morton's nerouma. The difference lies in where your pain it. If the pain is in your heel and arch, it is typically Plantar Fasciits. If it is on the ball of your foot; Metatarsalgia. But if it is further down the pad, between your 3rd and 4th toes (metatarsals), then it is usually Morton's Nerouma. I only had pain underneath and between my 3rd and 4th toe, no where else. I couldn't put weigh down on that side of my foot and was limping quite a bit. I treated with cold for about 4 days, resting my foot on a cold pack about 3-4 times a day then started using the BFST Wrap (blood flow stimulation therapy). I talk to people everyday about this treatment and I'm glad I got to experience the results first hand. Within 2 months I was back to normal, no longer limping. This helps any soft tissue injury as it simply promotes more blood flow to the area. Increased blood flow brings more nutrients and more oxygen, accelerating the healing process. I also used tape which I think made a HUGE difference. Foot problems seem to be the the second most common ailment I hear of, next to meniscus tears. I put in the link for exactly what I did...hope this helps someone else out there Morton's Neuroma & Metatarsalgia Treatment

I'm quite tense in my shoulders normally and I always like having a cold compress on it after a work out or even just a long day at work. Helps with the pain.

Sorry to hear of the hip pain you've been experiencing This could possibly be one of your hip flexors. These are a group of muscles located near your groin but the pain usually radiates to the outside of the hip. Running is definitely a number one cause of this type of injury. Of course it is always recommended that you rest and don't overstrain the area any further, but if you do have to get back out there, definitly put a cold compress on it afterwards to help relieve some of the pain and get down any inflammation.

I work for a company as a treatment advisor for soft tissue injuries and talk to a lot of runners who suffer from shin splits. This can sometimes be the result of a tibia stress fracture, but most of the time it is simply strain or trauma of the soft tissue that connects the tibia bone (shin bone) to the underlying muscle. I have included a link with more information and the treatment I recommend. Hope this info helps. Any qusetions...ask Shin Splint Treatment

Numbness can be a sign of neuropathy (nerve damage). It can also be a sign of plantar fasciitis. Most people with plantar fasciitis will feel a stabbing like pain at the bottom of their heel and sometimes all along the sole. Numbness can follow this kind of pain. Anything that is inflamed causes the circulating blood flow to become constricted...and therefore, will become numb. I would recommend seeing your doctor and also putting a cold compress on your foot, especially after you have been active on it. As you are experiencing numbness and may not feel the cold as well as others might, make sure you wear a sock between anything cold you are putting on your foot and only do 20 minute intervals.

I don't know much about sneakers, but I can tell you that if it is swollen and sore by the end of the day to put a cold compress on it. This will not only reduce the swelling and inflammation, but will also help ease the pain.

When you are stationary you aren't getting as much blood flow. Increaesd circulation not only brings nutrients and oxygen to any injured area, but also helps lubricates the area (which helps with stiffness and pain). The pain at the bottom of your heel sounds like it could be plantar fasciitis. For this I recommend resting it on a cold compress, especially after being active on it. The same goes for the knee. I work as a treatment advisor for soft tissue injuries and plantar fasciitis and meniscus tears are the most common ailments we hear of. I've included some information about the treatment I highly recommend, the BFST wrap. I get to hear of the success daily. Let me know if you have any questions http://www.kingbrand.com/Plantar_Fasciitis_Treatment.php?REF=46PV1 http://www.kingbrand.com/Knee-Pain-Treatment.php?REF=46PV103

Cold therapy is also always good for a pinched nerve. I have a pinched nerve in my neck and a cold compress always helps relieve it. A woman I work with suffered from sciatica quite bad and I know she also always sat on cold packs.