by Olivia
(Philadelphia)
I've been running for about 7 months now, and in the past month have switched from running on the treadmill to running on the sidewalk & paved trails. I have flat feet and my right foot rolls in, but I also got specific shoes to help with that over a month ago, and have never had pain in my feet while running.
I'm experiencing pain in my right foot on the inner side of the arch. It seems to be coming from the end of a bone. When I push on it, the pain radiates up the inside of my ankle. My ankle hurts a little while resting, but not a whole lot, and not nearly as much as when I touch the end of this bone.
I'm trying to determine if this could be plantar fasciitis or possibly a stress fracture. The pain is not unbearable that I can't walk or run, and I'm training for a half-marathon.. so I'm really hoping that it's neither of these. Based on my description, what do you think it could be?? And is it okay to continue training??
Hi Olivia,
It sounds more like a strain of the tibialis anterior tendon which comes down the front of the ankle and attaches into a bone on the inside of the foot. This condition would be common in runners who also happen to have flat feet as this is the tendon that attempts to raise the arch.
Since you are a runner and since the propensity for this condition to worsen is quite high, I would suggest you try some kind of orthotic in your shoe. If that helps, fine; if not you would then have to see a podiatrist.
Marc Mitnick DPM
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