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Noticed Painful Knot On Feet. What Should Be Done For Cure?
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Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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Question : I have recently noticed some knots near the arches and toes of my right feet and it does pain at times.
Kindly recommend what needs to be done, as I go for running on an everyday basis at the gym.
Kindly recommend what needs to be done, as I go for running on an everyday basis at the gym.
Dear Sir,
Sorry to hear about your problem. Knots or trigger points are a common problem ans they are specially seen in patients who have a flat foot or those who exercise a lot. Running on the treadmill can be quite taxing for the feet and can lead to such problems. Feet have a lot of nerve endings and the sole is quite a sensitive area for such problems.
First of all you should wear comfortable shoes and try arch supports, which are commonly available. Another common exercise is to keep a soft tennis ball below your sole and to roll it. If you freeze the ball, it gives additional benefit. You can do this two to three times a day.
Regular massage and reflexology also provides a lot of relief from this pain and tiredeness. You can consult a chiropracter or a physiotherapist, who can give you a few lessons.
Hoping for the best. Please feel free to clarify any other query.
Sorry to hear about your problem. Knots or trigger points are a common problem ans they are specially seen in patients who have a flat foot or those who exercise a lot. Running on the treadmill can be quite taxing for the feet and can lead to such problems. Feet have a lot of nerve endings and the sole is quite a sensitive area for such problems.
First of all you should wear comfortable shoes and try arch supports, which are commonly available. Another common exercise is to keep a soft tennis ball below your sole and to roll it. If you freeze the ball, it gives additional benefit. You can do this two to three times a day.
Regular massage and reflexology also provides a lot of relief from this pain and tiredeness. You can consult a chiropracter or a physiotherapist, who can give you a few lessons.
Hoping for the best. Please feel free to clarify any other query.
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