Be Aware of Injuries-Early

So we’re a month into 2009 and determined people are sticking with their NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION to get in shape. Sometimes during a workout a sharp pain may shoot through your heel or your feet become tender, numb or painful. Obviously, many people are reluctant to slow down after getting off to such a good start so here are a few tips. If the stabbing pain is in your heel, especially when your first get out of bed in the morning, you probably are suffering from plantar fasciitiis . To prevent this, wear athletic shoes that support the arch and cushion the heel or try orthotics. If the pain is in the ball of your foot or tingling the third and fourth toes you may have neuroma, which is a pinched nerve. This often occurs when people wear shoes that are too tight. Get your feet measured and wear the proper size in both athletic and everyday footwear. A third common injury is achilles tendonitis. This can happen when people don’t warm up properly or try to do too much without allowing the body to adapt to the increased workload. For achilles tendonitis use Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (R. I. C. E ) . If they pain from any of the injuries continues for more than five days, please call our office to make an appointment. The earlier the treatment the better chance of a quick and full recovery.