Oct 19, 2010 1:01 AM GMT
I've recently started barefoot running (and absolutely love it).. but think I've been over-extending my stride, and as a result might have developed an injury on my left foot. It's been sore on the top for a few days now. I did some research based on the amount and site of the pain, and seems like I might have a Metatarsal Stress Fracture... or possibly just bruising of those bones..
The pain does seem to be very slowly fading away.. but at a rate that keeps me worried it could be slightly serious. I have NO health insurance, and I know that they wouldn't be able to do much for me anyway.. So my plan is just to do low-no impact cardio for the next couple of months. Things like swimming.. and biking.
My question is to any other runners, or someone with possible experience with this injury. Is there anything specific I could be doing to protect my foot, or help it heal faster? And don't tell me to go see a doctor. I'm broke. Not retarded.
The pain does seem to be very slowly fading away.. but at a rate that keeps me worried it could be slightly serious. I have NO health insurance, and I know that they wouldn't be able to do much for me anyway.. So my plan is just to do low-no impact cardio for the next couple of months. Things like swimming.. and biking.
My question is to any other runners, or someone with possible experience with this injury. Is there anything specific I could be doing to protect my foot, or help it heal faster? And don't tell me to go see a doctor. I'm broke. Not retarded.