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While training for my first half-marathon at the beginning of this year I started having pain on the top of my foot. It got pretty bad to the point that it was painful to run. This only started when I got to about the 10 mile mark on my long runs. After my half I went the podiatrist and was diagnosed with Hallux limitus and the beginnings of a bone spur. Dr recommended custom orthotics $350, which my insurance does not cover and oral steroids or an injection. I chose the oral steroids and decided to try an OTC orthotic and the oral steroid. Things improved and I assumed were back to normal. Fast forward to now, I am training for my 2nd half and am up to the 10 mile long run and it is hurting again. Anyone have any recommendations/ideas?
How is the pain when not running, specifically when not wearing shoes? I have twice inexplicably (no obvious injury) developed a very painful area on the top of my foot which turned out to be tendinitis from a tight spot in my shoes. The pain was noticeably increased while I was wearing shoes, thus my initial question. The first time it took me awhile to figure out the problem, but loosing the lacing cleared up the problem in a week. The second time around, I suspected the same issue and ended up just retiring those shoes. Again, the pain cleared up in a week.
There are many physio exercises on Youtube for foot/toe problems.
Hallux limitus can be stretched.... gradually and gently.
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I have issues with my big toe joint, though I think it is more metarsalgia related...I can say that my custom orthotics are the difference between night and day. I don't particularly like adding weight to my shoes, but without them it's always in pain. With them, I have zero pain. They may be worth saving up for over time.
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I have a mild form of this, have been rehabbing with the exercises I found online, and have seen an improvement although the range of motion is still limited compared to the other foot.
Leah, mother of dogs
Yes. Get ready for it to suck. I have had it for years.
I balked at the price as well, but finally went for them- night and day does indeed describe the difference.