pain 3rd met head

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2005-10-18 2:19 PM


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Subject: pain 3rd met head
ive started havin pain in my left foot 3rd met head (at the bottom) ive been doin 7 mile runs and some speed work (nothin out of norm) however ive not longst started using my push bike i donnt have clipless pedals only the sort with the straps over my foot is this my feet just gettin used to the cycling or should i see some one any advice would be great


2005-10-18 2:28 PM
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Subject: RE: pain 3rd met head

Most likely it is the beginning of a stress fracture.  The speed work is more likely the cause than the distance.  The metatarsal head is exposed when you toe off hard as in sprinting or charging down hills.  Your shoes may have lost their cushion under the ball of the foot so new shoes may be in order.  You may want to have someone check your stride mechanics.

A mild stress fracture is difficult to see on an x-ray.  I would spend a lot of time improving my swimming and riding my bike until the foot gets better.  Stress fractures in the foot heal rather slowly, like four weeks for a mild one.

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