After a long run(6+ miles), my feet, ankles and legs hurt. For about a day I walk like Frankenstein. I hate it. I have always hated it, but it's my reality. I believe part of the problem stems from the removal of tendons from my lower legs when I was an infant, in an effort to "cure" my Clubbed Foot issues.
Since my range of motion is minimal in one foot, and pretty non existent in the other foot, I have no doubt this is what aggravates everything. Add to it my Arthritis, and you have a lot of pain potential. Now when I am running, I typically don't feel this pain until later in a run. The pain sets in the moment I stop running. This probably happens because the muscles are now resting and the inflammation has a chance to kick into high gear.
So what makes it get better? Ironically being on my feet. Resting feels good, but then when I move the pain is horrible. If I can walk around a while, the pain isn't as intense, and I can walk with less limping. I just can't be on my feet all day.
There are days I wish there was a shot to make the pain go away.
Charlie
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