Flat feet a pain

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  • April 14, 2006 at 3:04 pm #26481
    NecrochildK
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    And when I say pain, I mean PAIN. I have flat arches and doing seated calf raises is excruciating on them. Does anyone have any solutions for my arches that won't slow down my workout? The trainer at the gym is saying I have to just put up with it, but it's such an extreme burn on the tendons it feels almost like they're tearing, though I know they're not. It sounds like I'm a wimp, I guess, but trust me, I'm no stranger to pain and muscle pains from working out I can deal with, I even like it to a degree, it tells me I'm accomplishing something, but grinding joint pains and tendon burns tells me I'm doing damage. How can I get past that? Does anyone have any suggestions?

    April 14, 2006 at 4:57 pm #26482
    Oh-mi-kaze
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    My suggestions?  Jogging/running and calf raises on boxes.  I did them quite a bit when I wasn't as much of a fatass as I am now, and I have very high arches to this day.

    EDIT: Oops.  Sorry.  What I'd recommend are ankle rotations before and braces/support while training.

    April 14, 2006 at 5:37 pm #26483
    The_Pimp_NeonBlack
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    Buy a set of Arch lifts for your shoes and invest in a good set of ankle braces and good workout/gym shoes.
    Failing that, get your hands on some boxing wrap/tape and bind your feet and ankles yourself, adding a little padding to the edge of your feet to lessen some of the impact.
    They are the only things The Pimp can suggest.
    Best of luck in finding a solution.
    Peace
    The Pimp NeonBlack

    April 15, 2006 at 12:49 am #26484
    NecrochildK
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    Thanks both of you. I used to use arch supports, but I never could stand having them in my shoes, and oddly, they hurt a bit. I'll try the braces or wraps though as soon as I can get ahold of some. Gotta wiggle it into the budget, lol.

    December 21, 2006 at 1:07 am #26485
    Mr. Stone
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    I wish I had seen this sooner. 

    The joint at the ankle is a 2nd class lever and is designed for force.  My first inclination is to check your form.  Like any movement, it should be controlled and smooth.

    However, one recommendation I can make that may help aleviate the pain is take a water bottle and leave it in the freezer until frozen.  Take it out and roll your feet over it.

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