However, I still can't run.
After the chiropractor visit not working out, I hobbled around for another several days before I gave in and made a Podiatrist appointment. A week later, I find out that I indeed have a bone spur from chronic plantar fasciitis in my left foot. He gives me an orthotic and some stretching exercise to do and sends me on my way with a "come back in 3 weeks." The topper? He tells me that anyone close to 40 years old should not run and that I should find another fitness activity to pursue.
Ummmm. No.
So I scoured the internet for alternative methods of healing for this darn plantar fascia and have some success with feeling better. I also wore the orthotic for one half day, but after experiencing knee and hip pain from them (which I normally don't have), they came out of my shoes for good.
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| My stupid orthotics. I really love the "custom" touches. |
Fast forward another week and an attempt to test a tiny amount of running, on the soft grass, at the park with my dog. OUCH! It's been almost a month and a half since I have been able to run and my foot STILL hurts. I limped home.
I've had it! I made an appointment at the local Sports Medicine Center and 3 days later met with my new found Goddess. Dr. Schafer is the shanizzle. She rolled her eyes at what the other doctor said and proceeded to perform all kinds of fancy examine activities. Ruling: lots of stuff wrong with the foot. Sure there's the pesky plantar fascia, but also the Achilles tendon bone spur and a possible stress fracture, weak muscles and several tendon-itis'.
But get this. The injury came probably not from running, but from a marathon dance session at a work function, all done barefoot. Oops. The hazards of liquid courage (vodka) and a love of dance.
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| I seriously don't drink a lot, but a week long business trip warrants some stress relief. |
Up next, an MRI and then hopefully and finally, some healing advice.
But still no running. For now.
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