Excersize Problem

[Conkozan]

I started WW last week for a second time and hope to stick with it. I also pulled out my old aerobic tapes to do.

I can make it through most of the warm up and into the first routine. Then I get this very very painful burning in the bottom of my feet. Now, granted I am about 40 pounds overweight. I tried new aerobic shoes, new running shoes, inserts in each of those shoes, my old shoes, inserts in my old shoes.

It is so painful I cannot continue. I can walk with no problem. After walking awhile and then sitting bottoms feet get stiff until I take a few steps, then it is fine.

Is this plantar fasciaitis? It is not my heel but rather the entire length of my foot, mainly above the arch (which was why I tried inserts) . Anything I can do?


I really would like to do my aerobic tapes with Richard Simmons!:rotfl:

[PRINCESS VIJA]

This sounds EXACTLY like what I had and I was diagnosed with plantar fascitis. What I needed to do was have inserts made professionally and ultimately that is what helped the most.

One thing to do to help with the pain/inflamation is to freeze a water bottle and then roll the bottle under your foot back and forth, that should help.

Good luck!

[Conkozan]

Thanks. It really doesn't hurt at any other time.

Guess I am off to see a podiatrist.

[ohMom]

sorry to hear of your foot pain! it's so hard to get into a routine of exercising, so your commitment despite feet issues is very impressive! Good luck with your doc....

[Tiger Lily 03]

I'm sorry you are going through the pain. Glad you are goind to see the doc.

I'm most proud of you that you are not letting this derail your determination to live a healthier lifestyle. You will figure out a way.

[Conkozan]

Thank you for the kind words.

Since it will be a few weeks until I can get in to a Dr., I purchased a treadmill. (walking does not seem to aggravate the problem.) I have done 1.5 miles yesterday and today, at a level 3. Once I get comfortable at that I will increase incline, then speed.

[lisah0711]

I know it will be hard because you want to get started now with your exercise program but respect your body and go slowly.

I have had plantar faciitis for almost a year now. It got worse because I didn't take care of myself. Just a few weeks ago I had to have a shot in my foot -- I would rather have a baby without an epidural again! So, please, please take it easy and avoid months of pain for yourself. It will get better faster if you take care of yourself.