Foot Pain

"PortlandMatt" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Wondering if anyone has any insights into footpain. Mine specifically is

Basically, I have no idea what you just said, but it was something about foot pain. When my feet
hurt, I loosten the velcro straps on my shoes.. yes, I am serious! :-)

If pain persists, please, see your doctor...

hippy
P.S. Are you in Ozland or the USA?

PortlandMatt said:

Wondering if anyone has any insights into footpain. Mine specifically is pain in the sesamoid area
on the bottom of the ball of my left foot. and what looks like a porokeratoma underneath. Anyone
have any clues as to how to avoid pain there -- exactly where all the force goes in pesky racing
shoes? Or does anyone know any cycling specific podiatrists/orthopods to consult? (especially in
Portland, Oregon area, but anywhere I can call, really) I've gotten orthotics, but they don't seem
to help in cycling shoes (they mostly control the heel and midfoot in a walking/running situation)
and I'd really like to solve the problem so I can do more riding than grocery grabbing and
commuting, and ..well...not too keen on not being able to clip in. Any advice would be much
appreciated.

Could be Planta Fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the tendons in the foot. Painful, and
fairly common. Tendons have very small blood vessels running to them, and can take a long time to
heal as a result.

Are the first few steps in the morning painful?
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DFM