sore feet ....

"Robert Lombardi" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hello All

I have started a regular fitness program recently. Part of it involves walking.

I have no issues with the pace from the stand point of my cardio-vascular system.

My issue is with my feet. Now I have known all my life that I have flat feet. But since I have
started this fitness routine, 10 minutes into my walking the soles of my feet are so sore that
it's almost enough to force

me

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to stop. The pain is localized to the outsides the soles of both feet. Slowing my pace eases the
pain somewhat, but that takes me out of the

cardio

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region of the exercise.

I'm wondering if anyone has had this issue and what they may have done to solve this.

Should perhaps see a podiatrist about the problem?

I am 35 and I have no other health issues other than this one.

Thanks in advance. Robert Leominster, Massachusetts

I've never been bothered with this particular problem but hopefully some of these suggestions
might help.

Make sure you have good walking shoes. The correct type of shoe can make a world of difference. I
also like Thorlo socks as they cushion the foot. I used to get a burning sensation of the bottom of
my feet when walking but the socks have eliminated it.

Since you just started your exercise program you may need to work up to the faster pace to give the
feet a chance to become accustomed to the new exercise. Do you happen to have calluses along the
part of the foot that hurts? I have a daughter who easily develops calluses on her feet and she says
they often become painful when walking. She visits a podiatrist often to have them removed.

Beverly

Robert Lombardi said:

Hello All

I have started a regular fitness program recently. Part of it involves walking.

I have no issues with the pace from the stand point of my cardio-vascular system.

My issue is with my feet. Now I have known all my life that I have flat feet. But since I have
started this fitness routine, 10 minutes into my walking the soles of my feet are so sore that it's
almost enough to force me to stop. The pain is localized to the outsides the soles of both feet.
Slowing my pace eases the pain somewhat, but that takes me out of the cardio region of the
exercise.

I'm wondering if anyone has had this issue and what they may have done to solve this.

Should perhaps see a podiatrist about the problem?

I am 35 and I have no other health issues other than this one.

Yes, you should see a podiatrist who specializes in this kind of problem. There are orthotics --
gizmos that can be inserted in shoes to deal with many types of foot problems. Get a correct
diagnosis of your problem and how to corect it.

Yes.. orthotics.. if you get a pair of inserts and a quality well fit shoe your feet will smile..
podiatrists charge a lot for them about 300 + where we live..

There may be a sport medicine person who can direct you to a person that works a little cheaper..
they basically mold your foot and add material where your are sagging..

We go to a lady who comes to our town from Boulder, Co. that just does the inserts.. works will
athletes..regulary and charges about 200..they will work in most of your shoes so you can change
them to other foot wear. She adjusts them after you have walked them a while..

luck \\

"Rita" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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On Mon, 03 Nov 2003 16:20:40 GMT, "Robert Lombardi"

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Quoted message said:

Hello All

I have started a regular fitness program recently. Part of it involves walking.

I have no issues with the pace from the stand point of my cardio-vascular system.

My issue is with my feet. Now I have known all my life that I have flat feet. But since I have
started this fitness routine, 10 minutes into my walking the soles of my feet are so sore that
it's almost enough to force

me

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

to stop. The pain is localized to the outsides the soles of both feet. Slowing my pace eases the
pain somewhat, but that takes me out of the

cardio

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

region of the exercise.

I'm wondering if anyone has had this issue and what they may have done to solve this.

Should perhaps see a podiatrist about the problem?

I am 35 and I have no other health issues other than this one.

Yes, you should see a podiatrist who specializes in this kind of problem. There are orthotics --
gizmos that can be inserted in shoes to deal with many types of foot problems. Get a correct
diagnosis of your problem and how to corect it.

"Robert Lombardi" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hello All

I have started a regular fitness program recently. Part of it involves walking.

I have no issues with the pace from the stand point of my cardio-vascular system.

My issue is with my feet. Now I have known all my life that I have flat feet. But since I have
started this fitness routine, 10 minutes into my walking the soles of my feet are so sore that
it's almost enough to force

me

Quoted message said:

to stop. The pain is localized to the outsides the soles of both feet. Slowing my pace eases the
pain somewhat, but that takes me out of the

cardio

Quoted message said:

region of the exercise.

I'm wondering if anyone has had this issue and what they may have done to solve this.

Should perhaps see a podiatrist about the problem?

I am 35 and I have no other health issues other than this one.

Thanks in advance. Robert Leominster, Massachusetts

How much do you walk and are you overweight. I am 41 and 50 lb. overweight and have no foot pain.
After six weeks' walking, I can walk 5 miles, when I have the time. It is also a pretty quick pace
(less than 16 min. mile). It's probably the flat feet. I just got some running shoes off Ebay.
Approx. $28.00 delivered. I think if you plan to walk regularly, you really need good shoes. If the
pain is intense or does not go away after a few days of light walking I would see a doctor.

Mike Collinwood, Tennessee

Robert Lombardi said:

Hello All

I have started a regular fitness program recently. Part of it involves walking.

I have no issues with the pace from the stand point of my cardio-vascular system.

My issue is with my feet. Now I have known all my life that I have flat feet. But since I have
started this fitness routine, 10 minutes into my walking the soles of my feet are so sore that
it's almost enough to force me to stop. The pain is localized to the outsides the soles of both
feet. Slowing my pace eases the pain somewhat, but that takes me out of the cardio region of the
exercise.

I'm wondering if anyone has had this issue and what they may have done to solve this.

Should perhaps see a podiatrist about the problem?

I am 35 and I have no other health issues other than this one.

Thanks in advance. Robert Leominster, Massachusetts

If you have pain that keeps you from doing what is considered a routine or normal exercise (by
most), then see a qualified podiatrist or general practitioner.

It could be caused by the wrong shoes, and incorrect gait or just over exerting early on.

If the pain seems to be in the area of the bottom of the foot, between the 3rd and 4th toe (which
might include toe numbness or pain) then it could be a neuroma problem. Not a lot that can be
done except minor surgery if it gets to pesky. Sounds to me like shoe fit - includes inserts of
all kinds.

I was diagnosed with fallen arches this past april. It got so bad that I couldn't do the treadmill
anymore. After trying custom arch supports which worked for awhile I then when into a portable
(can't think of the real name) walking cast which was great but when I came out of it it wasn't long
before I was in the same boat. I am now in a custom ucb I believe its called. Its a hard plastic
insert that goes into my chair. I was the barefoot queen--hated shoes and still do but I now wear
them practically all of the time. I highly suggest you seeing either a foot specialist or
orthopedist immediately. I am finally stabilized after many months of unbearable pain and just again
started the treadmill.

Keep me posted.

Linda

"Robert Lombardi" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hello All

I have started a regular fitness program recently. Part of it involves walking.

I have no issues with the pace from the stand point of my cardio-vascular system.

My issue is with my feet. Now I have known all my life that I have flat feet. But since I have
started this fitness routine, 10 minutes into my walking the soles of my feet are so sore that
it's almost enough to force

me

Quoted message said:

to stop. The pain is localized to the outsides the soles of both feet. Slowing my pace eases the
pain somewhat, but that takes me out of the

cardio

Quoted message said:

region of the exercise.

I'm wondering if anyone has had this issue and what they may have done to solve this.

Should perhaps see a podiatrist about the problem?

I am 35 and I have no other health issues other than this one.

Thanks in advance. Robert Leominster, Massachusetts

These don't work for everybody with no arches--I am in a plastic brace which fits in the inside of
my shoe. The custom arch supports worked for awhile but not long before I was in pain again.

"leo" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Yes.. orthotics.. if you get a pair of inserts and a quality well fit shoe your feet will smile..
podiatrists charge a lot for them about 300 +

where

Quoted message said:

we live..

There may be a sport medicine person who can direct you to a person that works a little cheaper..
they basically mold your foot and add material where your are sagging..

We go to a lady who comes to our town from Boulder, Co. that just does the inserts.. works will
athletes..regulary and charges about 200..they will work in most of your shoes so you can change
them to other foot wear. She adjusts them after you have walked them a while..

luck \\

"Rita" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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On Mon, 03 Nov 2003 16:20:40 GMT, "Robert Lombardi"

<[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Hello All

I have started a regular fitness program recently. Part of it involves walking.

I have no issues with the pace from the stand point of my

cardio-vascular

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Quoted message said:

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system.

My issue is with my feet. Now I have known all my life that I have

flat

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feet. But since I have started this fitness routine, 10 minutes into

my

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

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walking the soles of my feet are so sore that it's almost enough to

force

Quoted message said:

me

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

to stop. The pain is localized to the outsides the soles of both feet. Slowing my pace eases
the pain somewhat, but that takes me out of the

cardio

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

region of the exercise.

I'm wondering if anyone has had this issue and what they may have done

to

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solve this.

Should perhaps see a podiatrist about the problem?

I am 35 and I have no other health issues other than this one.

Yes, you should see a podiatrist who specializes in this kind of problem. There are orthotics --
gizmos that can be inserted in shoes to deal with many types of foot problems. Get a correct
diagnosis of your problem and how to corect it.