dfwmiket Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I have started noticing lately that after lengthy training sessions or wearing my cleats for much time, I have pain and soreness in my achilles tendons-- more one side than the other, but both are a bit sore. Has anyone else suffered this? What did you do to fix it? I'm sitting here with both ankles wrapped in ice right now, but I'd certainly like to hear of suggestions to alleviate the problem instead of just treating it. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittlePistol Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I played softball for 8 years and had a pair of ill-fitting cleats that cut into the back of my heels...sounds like a similar problem. How long have you had your cleats? Do they fit well? -Billie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwmiket Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 They seem to fit ok......not really the most comfortable shoes in the world, but never really expect them to be. I may need some with more cushion or something.....hard to say. Next time I wear them, I'll pay closer attention. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I suffer from this as well from sports injuries. It is most noticable during the first 15 minutes of my jogging routine. The best way to combat it is to strech the hell out of your legs and feet before physical activity. I can tell when I have not streched enough (like today) and the pain is unbearable. Heat wraps before and after also help tremendously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 My Nike Sharks are the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever had. Cleats shouldnt hurt when you wear them. Try shooting a match or two without them. Regular shoes. See how that feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 +1 for good shoes being half the battle, but sometimes it simply is not enough. I jog with some of the best shoes out there and still get pains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranDoc Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 With the cleats, it's possible that they are gripping the ground a bit too well and that, when you start to move, you're applying torque your ankle while the foot is planted/stationary. Pain will show up where the torque is greatest -- starts in your ankle, may progress to your knee-hip-low back with repetitive stress. Be aware of your body position when you set the cleats and when you push off. What are the vectors of force across your feet & lower legs? Which direction? Is there a way to lessen some of the mechanical stress and still achieve the stability you want? Needing to pack your ankles in ice after a practice session indicates that something is not right. For PB, with good shoes and persistent pain, I'm not sure if you've already explored the 'pronate/supinate' question of your running stride. Athletic trainers or physical therapists can watch you walk/run on a treadmill and tell you how your foot is rolling through the stride. I suppose you could do some of this at home with a video camera focused on your feet on the treadmill. Running shoes come in hundreds of varieties to accommodate pronation/supination, mid foot stability, various types of rolling on the heel strike, etc. I'm not sure if cleats come in as many variations. Pain while running may be due to other factors -- Q-angle at the knee and variations in the hip-pelvis-low back anatomy. Some of us are anatomically better suited to running than others. If pain persists despite gradual conditioning, and if you don't seem to be making progress, then it may be time to figure out why, then adjust your training accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumby Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I have started noticing lately that after lengthy training sessions or wearing my cleats for much time, I have pain and soreness in my achilles tendons-- more one side than the other, but both are a bit sore. Has anyone else suffered this? What did you do to fix it?I'm sitting here with both ankles wrapped in ice right now, but I'd certainly like to hear of suggestions to alleviate the problem instead of just treating it. -Mike I can't comment on the cleat's role in the problem, but problem sounds like achilles tendonitis. Negatives (heavy load eccentric calf exercises) are reported to work well for treating the tendonitis, and from my own experience I have confirmed this. You can google it for more detailed info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterbenedetto Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 IM flat footed and my doctor made me shoe insert and the pain stopped. go see a foot doctor. IM flat footed and my doctor made me shoe insert and the pain stopped. go see a foot doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I have super high arches....hence the pain. Take it easy and heal (no pun intended). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmk Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 The pain is probably greater in the morning for you when you first wake up and roll out of bed other than after training and shooting. The first thing is to ice it after training and before sleep. I suffer from the same problems. I had an x-ray and it revealed a heel spur under the achilles tendon. Some type of arch support by the way of shoe inserts usually take the excess pressure off the tendon. You can also get a boot to sleep in that bends the foot at night to releave pressure off the tendon as you sleep. Lastly, subcutaneous (transdermal) steriod application made the difference to me. Good luck! TK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Also most shoes are only meant to have about 150 miles on them before they start wearing out. If you have more miles than that you need to replace them...that should help quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrdy Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I have this in my right foot right where the tendon attaches to the heel it hurts after every match. Ice helps stretching and wearing an ankle brace while at the range has helped. I thought it was my shoes at first so I went to 6" boots and same thing it must be an old age thing I never had any real ankle injuries this just started happening the last few months. Please post any cures you may have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddKS Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I had a similar issue with heel pain. What finally fixed it for me was cushioned insoles in all of my shoes. Look for ones with thickness in the heel, not the thin, flat ones. The ones I have are Red/Yellow in color and say SOFSOLE on the bottom. They came from Famous Footwear. The brand was on the sole but I can't read it. These have lots of cushion in the heel and really helped me. Very light, one leg calf raises on a machine at the gym also seemed to give me some relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Any number of things can drive this including simple repetitive trauma if you are a distance runner/walker. Sometimes it is the Achilles tendon itself that is the problem but also it can be the tendon sheath getting inflamed. Treatment is rest/NSAIDs and ice initially. If no luck with that a cortico-steroid injection and more rest is the next step. (small pun). The wife does a lot of distance work and ended up with the injection and a ban on running for 5 weeks. We rotate three sets of well fit shoes that she rotates and we replace them regularly. Age is also not your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddKS Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 ...Age is also not your friend. That is the truth. I find things take much longer to heal than they used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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