Pain and Numbness in Left Foot

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

 

This isn't something new for me. I've had numbness in my big toe and

parts of my left foot for some time, but it's sure getting worst. And

now I'm experiencing pain too. So, I thought I would see what you wise

folks here think of this.

 

No injury, but it feels like the tendon in my arch is inflammed

or " pulled " . It really hurts when I first get out of bed in the

morning, especially. Like it needs to stretch out or something. Weird.

And, there are points in my heal that are quite painful.

 

Any ideas? I appreciate it, thanks!

Michelle

[Guest guest]

HI, May I suggest you ask your massage therapist or who ever is treating your

for the foot pain about trigger points in the foot. From my limited

knowledge..these can be causeing the symptoms you describe. Hope this helps..

I " d be very interested in what they say.. : ) Good luck! Peggy

 

 

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, " Michelle " <michelle

wrote:

>

> Hi all,

>

> This isn't something new for me. I've had numbness in my big toe

and

> parts of my left foot for some time, but it's sure getting worst.

And

> now I'm experiencing pain too. So, I thought I would see what you

wise

> folks here think of this.

>

> No injury, but it feels like the tendon in my arch is inflammed

> or " pulled " . It really hurts when I first get out of bed in the

> morning, especially. Like it needs to stretch out or something.

Weird.

> And, there are points in my heal that are quite painful.

>

> Any ideas? I appreciate it, thanks!

> Michelle

>

Hi Miochelle,

Neuralogical foot pain can start from the low back area, or can be

a restriction of any leg joint but mostly the ankle. All is not lost

but you need to look at yourself as a whole person, from the

structural point of view and also do some ankle corrections.

An Osteopath or Chiropractor can do this for you, or contact me on

donmoody and I will send you complimentary sheets to

balance your structure and mobilise your foot.

Kind regards, Don Moody nasalb0ne.

[Guest guest]

, " Michelle " <michelle

wrote:

>

> Hi all,

>

> This isn't something new for me. I've had numbness in my big toe

and

> parts of my left foot for some time, but it's sure getting worst.

And

> now I'm experiencing pain too. So, I thought I would see what you

wise

> folks here think of this.

>

> No injury, but it feels like the tendon in my arch is inflammed

> or " pulled " . It really hurts when I first get out of bed in the

> morning, especially. Like it needs to stretch out or something.

Weird.

> And, there are points in my heal that are quite painful.

>

> Any ideas? I appreciate it, thanks!

> Michelle

 

I went to a chiropractor for same problem and got some relief and

then went to another chiropractor who specializes in sports injuries,

(I was not injured and am not into any sports ) and he really did a

lot of good. He says it was caused by poor posture that put a strain

on the sciatic nerve and lactic acid build up. Anyway I am better now

and got a rainforest bark tincture called Chuchuasi for the lactic

acid that I take twice a day.

peace, thyme

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks to you all for your responses. I really appreciate it!

 

Michelle

[Guest guest]

Interesting - I have had some similiar issues with the big toe on my

right foot and the middle toe on the left. Let's see if anyone out

there can inform us.

 

, " Michelle " <michelle

wrote:

>

> Hi all,

>

> This isn't something new for me. I've had numbness in my big toe

and

> parts of my left foot for some time, but it's sure getting worst.

And

> now I'm experiencing pain too. So, I thought I would see what you

wise

> folks here think of this.

>

> No injury, but it feels like the tendon in my arch is inflammed

> or " pulled " . It really hurts when I first get out of bed in the

> morning, especially. Like it needs to stretch out or something.

Weird.

> And, there are points in my heal that are quite painful.

>

> Any ideas? I appreciate it, thanks!

> Michelle

>

[Guest guest]

A combination of numbness and pain is usually a sign of neuropathy

which is nerve damage. There can be various causes like diabetes,

medications, HIV, or injury. I had the same problem but it was due

to a lower back injury I was totally unaware of injuring my back. I

didn't realize it until co-workers who had the same symptoms told me

it was due to a back injury. I would not feel any pain in my back

other than an occasional quick lightening bolt of pain that would

shoot from my hip to foot. When it is part of the foot it is most

likely caused by back injury. The numbness started with my big toe

progressed to part of my other foot. I also had a burning sensation

on the bottom of my foot and in the arch area it felt like I was

always stepping on a stone. These are typical neuropathy symptoms.

Best thing to do is see a back doctor and learn some stretching

exercises that help separate the lower back vertebrae and release

pressure on the disk or disks pressing on the nerves that go to the

foot. Physical therapy will also help.

 

Heel pain can be a sign of Planters Fasciitis. It usually presents

itself after walking a bit or first thing in the morning as the

tendons have not been stretched out. The heel can get very painful

and walking was becoming agonizing for me. Again, learn some

stretching exercises that stretch out the tendons. A splint that

bends the foot forward from the toe is a big help in stretching but

do not wear it all night as it will stretch out the area too much in

your calf. Best thing that worked for me was wrapping athletic tape

around the arch area of the foot and putting some light padding about

an inch wide just in front of the heel in the arch area. The tape

should be firm but not so tight it is difficult to walk. They sell

things on the internet that do this but none have been as comfortable

or effective as taping. If you have diabetes or circulator problems

check with your doctor first as the taping could be detrimental.

 

, " Deborah Ross "

<deborahross12000 wrote:

>

> Interesting - I have had some similiar issues with the big toe on

my

> right foot and the middle toe on the left. Let's see if anyone out

> there can inform us.

>

> , " Michelle " <michelle@>

> wrote:

> >

> > Hi all,

> >

> > This isn't something new for me. I've had numbness in my big toe

> and

> > parts of my left foot for some time, but it's sure getting worst.

> And

> > now I'm experiencing pain too. So, I thought I would see what you

> wise

> > folks here think of this.

> >

> > No injury, but it feels like the tendon in my arch is inflammed

> > or " pulled " . It really hurts when I first get out of bed in the

> > morning, especially. Like it needs to stretch out or something.

> Weird.

> > And, there are points in my heal that are quite painful.

> >

> > Any ideas? I appreciate it, thanks!

> > Michelle

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much. This all sounds very familiar and right on for me.

 

I really appreciate the info. Thanks!

 

Michelle

 

I had the same problem but it was due to a lower back injury I was

totally unaware of injuring my back.

[Guest guest]

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Michelle <michelle wrote: Thank you so much.

This all sounds very familiar and right on for me.

 

I really appreciate the info. Thanks!

 

Michelle

 

I had the same problem but it was due to a lower back injury I was

totally unaware of injuring my back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Any suggestions on where to get foot exercises to stretch the Plantar

Faciitis. I also have this, but also had an injury years ago. I have

sharp pains in the two toes on my right foot in the middle... Now my

heels are hurting and it is so painfull getting up and tryng to walk

after sitting for any length of time or sleeping it's really hard to

walk in the morning. You mentioned taping and using some type of

cushioning IN FRONT OF THE HEEL.. Do you tape the cushioning as well

so it stays in place and do you cover the heel with the cushioning?

What type of cushioning did you use to help releive the heel pain?

 

I try stretching my arch and rub the Plantar " tendon " or whatever it

is every night and morning and it is painful even when I do that, but

it doesn't seem to release it at all.

 

I am very open to a little more help and explanation on how you do

the taping and cushioning? The pain keeps me from sleeping at night,

it's like I don't know what to do to lessen the pain.

 

I hope to hear from you, I also have the sciatica from time to time,

but the painful feel and numbness in the lower leg and foot is what

is hard to deal with on a daily basis.

 

Thank you for sharing... I will await your response.

Health and Blessings

Gabi

 

, " Rich " <rnr4biz wrote:

>

> A combination of numbness and pain is usually a sign of neuropathy

> which is nerve damage. There can be various causes like diabetes,

> medications, HIV, or injury. I had the same problem but it was due

> to a lower back injury I was totally unaware of injuring my back.

I

> didn't realize it until co-workers who had the same symptoms told

me

> it was due to a back injury. I would not feel any pain in my back

> other than an occasional quick lightening bolt of pain that would

> shoot from my hip to foot. When it is part of the foot it is most

> likely caused by back injury. The numbness started with my big toe

> progressed to part of my other foot. I also had a burning

sensation

> on the bottom of my foot and in the arch area it felt like I was

> always stepping on a stone. These are typical neuropathy

symptoms.

> Best thing to do is see a back doctor and learn some stretching

> exercises that help separate the lower back vertebrae and release

> pressure on the disk or disks pressing on the nerves that go to the

> foot. Physical therapy will also help.

>

> Heel pain can be a sign of Planters Fasciitis. It usually presents

> itself after walking a bit or first thing in the morning as the

> tendons have not been stretched out. The heel can get very painful

> and walking was becoming agonizing for me. Again, learn some

> stretching exercises that stretch out the tendons. A splint that

> bends the foot forward from the toe is a big help in stretching but

> do not wear it all night as it will stretch out the area too much

in

> your calf. Best thing that worked for me was wrapping athletic

tape

> around the arch area of the foot and putting some light padding

about

> an inch wide just in front of the heel in the arch area. The tape

> should be firm but not so tight it is difficult to walk. They sell

> things on the internet that do this but none have been as

comfortable

> or effective as taping. If you have diabetes or circulator

problems

> check with your doctor first as the taping could be detrimental.

>

> , " Deborah Ross "

> <deborahross12000@> wrote:

> >

> > Interesting - I have had some similiar issues with the big toe on

> my

> > right foot and the middle toe on the left. Let's see if anyone

out

> > there can inform us.

> >

> > , " Michelle " <michelle@>

> > wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi all,

> > >

> > > This isn't something new for me. I've had numbness in my big

toe

> > and

> > > parts of my left foot for some time, but it's sure getting

worst.

> > And

> > > now I'm experiencing pain too. So, I thought I would see what

you

> > wise

> > > folks here think of this.

> > >

> > > No injury, but it feels like the tendon in my arch is inflammed

> > > or " pulled " . It really hurts when I first get out of bed in the

> > > morning, especially. Like it needs to stretch out or something.

> > Weird.

> > > And, there are points in my heal that are quite painful.

> > >

> > > Any ideas? I appreciate it, thanks!

> > > Michelle

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I met a lady who teaches Body Typing. At the end of our class she passed

out 2 of those toe separators to each person there, even the guys. The toe

separators are what you use to separate toes when you put toenail polish

on!! She said everyone should wear them a few hours a day, even if you are

just sitting around watching TV. She says that they stretch all the muscles

and tendons in the foot and will even help straighten out feet that tend to

point out to the sides when a person walks. They are so cheap, you might

want to give them a try. You can read more about what they do if you Google

yoga toes. These are the expensive versions of the toenail paint ones.

 

Samala,

Renee

 

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Any suggestions on where to get foot exercises to stretch the Plantar

Faciitis.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Taping the foot for Plantars Fasciitis should be done around your foot where the

arch is. You will have to test as to whether too tight or not. You do not want

to restrict circulation and anyone with diabetes or blood circulation problems

should speak with their doctor first before doing this. The padding for the

heal can be basically anything that is soft. I have used everything from a half

of paper towel folded, folded tissues, foam, etc. They sell athletic tape for

taping the foot and the padding too which can be bought at Wal-Mart's or drug

stores. The padding should be at the front of the heel where it joins the arch.

It should be taped as well and I angle the tape forward so it is not binding on

the ankle. Most physicians will tell you that if you get relief from taping it

is an indication you need arch supports but custom ones are very expensive. I

actually brought out an old pair of Birkenstock arch supports which I use to

hate but they have eliminated the taping for me.

 

As far as stretching, any type of stretch that bends the toes back and stretches

the arch will help. This is where splints come in handy as you can wear them

for a few hours and get plenty of stretching. If you massage the arch you

should do it for about six minutes but time yourself as sometimes six minutes is

longer than you think and do it several times a day. You should start at the

area behind the toes and press firmly and do a complete slow stroke along the

arch to the heel. Another massage technique is to take a small tomato paste can

or something comparable and place your foot on it and roll back and forth for

several minutes with considerable pressure.

 

Mornings are the most common time to have the most pain as the foot has not been

stretched during sleep.

 

For the sciatica you should really talk to a physician or physical therapist.

You want to do stretching that separates the vertebrae but also do not want to

do anything that will make it worse.

 

Good luck. Most Plantars Fasciitis eventually goes away but can come back and

when it does the sooner it is treated the sooner it will go away.

 

Richard

 

Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.

 

---Pema Chödrön

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Try alternating ice and heat. 20 mins with ice first, then 20 with

heat, then your exercises. You also might try this yoga stretch:

 

Lie on your back on the floor, legs strongly extended. If your head

doesn't rest comfortably on the floor, support it on a folded

blanket. Exhale, bend the left knee, and draw the thigh into your

torso. Hug the thigh to your belly. Press the front of the right

thigh heavily to the floor, and push actively through the right heel.

 

Loop a strap around the arch of the left foot and hold the strap in

both hands. Inhale and straighten the knee, pressing the left heel up

toward the ceiling. Walk your hands up the strap until the elbows are

fully extended. Broaden the shoulder blades across your back. Keeping

the hands as high on the strap as possible, press the shoulder blades

lightly into the floor. Widen the collarbones away from the sternum.

 

Extend up first through the back of the left heel, and once the back

of the leg between the heel and sitting bone is fully lengthened,

lift through the ball of the big toe. Begin with the raised leg

perpendicular to the floor. Release the head of the thigh bone more

deeply into the pelvis and, as you do, draw the foot a little closer

to your head, increasing the stretch on the back of the leg.

 

You can stay here in this stretch, or turn the leg outward from the

hip joint, so the knee and toes look to the left. Pinning the top of

the right thigh to the floor, exhale and swing the left leg out to

the left and hold it a few inches off the floor. Continue rotating

the leg. As you feel the outer thigh move away from the left side of

the torso, try to bring the left foot in line with the left shoulder

joint. Inhale to bring the leg back to vertical. Lighten your grip on

the strap as you do, so that you challenge the muscles of the inner

thigh and hip to do the work.

 

Hold the vertical position of the leg anywhere from 1 to 3 minutes,

and the side position for an equal length of time. Once you have

returned to vertical release the strap, hold the leg in place for 30

seconds or so, then slowly release as you exhale. Repeat on the right

for the same length of time.

 

 

, " gb0949 "

<gb0949NewsLtrs wrote:

>

> Any suggestions on where to get foot exercises to stretch the

Plantar

> Faciitis. I also have this, but also had an injury years ago. I

have

> sharp pains in the two toes on my right foot in the middle... Now

my

> heels are hurting and it is so painfull getting up and tryng to

walk

> after sitting for any length of time or sleeping it's really hard

to

> walk in the morning. You mentioned taping and using some type of

> cushioning IN FRONT OF THE HEEL.. Do you tape the cushioning as

well

> so it stays in place and do you cover the heel with the cushioning?

> What type of cushioning did you use to help releive the heel pain?

>

> I try stretching my arch and rub the Plantar " tendon " or whatever

it

> is every night and morning and it is painful even when I do that,

but

> it doesn't seem to release it at all.

>

> I am very open to a little more help and explanation on how you do

> the taping and cushioning? The pain keeps me from sleeping at

night,

> it's like I don't know what to do to lessen the pain.

>

> I hope to hear from you, I also have the sciatica from time to

time,

> but the painful feel and numbness in the lower leg and foot is what

> is hard to deal with on a daily basis.

>

> Thank you for sharing... I will await your response.

> Health and Blessings

> Gabi

>

> , " Rich " <rnr4biz@> wrote:

> >

> > A combination of numbness and pain is usually a sign of

neuropathy

> > which is nerve damage. There can be various causes like

diabetes,

> > medications, HIV, or injury. I had the same problem but it was

due

> > to a lower back injury I was totally unaware of injuring my

back.

> I

> > didn't realize it until co-workers who had the same symptoms told

> me

> > it was due to a back injury. I would not feel any pain in my

back

> > other than an occasional quick lightening bolt of pain that would

> > shoot from my hip to foot. When it is part of the foot it is

most

> > likely caused by back injury. The numbness started with my big

toe

> > progressed to part of my other foot. I also had a burning

> sensation

> > on the bottom of my foot and in the arch area it felt like I was

> > always stepping on a stone. These are typical neuropathy

> symptoms.

> > Best thing to do is see a back doctor and learn some stretching

> > exercises that help separate the lower back vertebrae and release

> > pressure on the disk or disks pressing on the nerves that go to

the

> > foot. Physical therapy will also help.

> >

> > Heel pain can be a sign of Planters Fasciitis. It usually

presents

> > itself after walking a bit or first thing in the morning as the

> > tendons have not been stretched out. The heel can get very

painful

> > and walking was becoming agonizing for me. Again, learn some

> > stretching exercises that stretch out the tendons. A splint that

> > bends the foot forward from the toe is a big help in stretching

but

> > do not wear it all night as it will stretch out the area too much

> in

> > your calf. Best thing that worked for me was wrapping athletic

> tape

> > around the arch area of the foot and putting some light padding

> about

> > an inch wide just in front of the heel in the arch area. The

tape

> > should be firm but not so tight it is difficult to walk. They

sell

> > things on the internet that do this but none have been as

> comfortable

> > or effective as taping. If you have diabetes or circulator

> problems

> > check with your doctor first as the taping could be detrimental.

> >

> > , " Deborah Ross "

> > <deborahross12000@> wrote:

> > >

> > > Interesting - I have had some similiar issues with the big toe

on

> > my

> > > right foot and the middle toe on the left. Let's see if anyone

> out

> > > there can inform us.

> > >

> > > , " Michelle "

<michelle@>

> > > wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Hi all,

> > > >

> > > > This isn't something new for me. I've had numbness in my big

> toe

> > > and

> > > > parts of my left foot for some time, but it's sure getting

> worst.

> > > And

> > > > now I'm experiencing pain too. So, I thought I would see what

> you

> > > wise

> > > > folks here think of this.

> > > >

> > > > No injury, but it feels like the tendon in my arch is

inflammed

> > > > or " pulled " . It really hurts when I first get out of bed in

the

> > > > morning, especially. Like it needs to stretch out or

something.

> > > Weird.

> > > > And, there are points in my heal that are quite painful.

> > > >

> > > > Any ideas? I appreciate it, thanks!

> > > > Michelle

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I'll just throw this out there for whatever it's worth: I used to have

a fair amount of pain in my feet, when I wore heavy shoes and walked

around on concrete all day. I don't know how much worse it would've

gotten if I hadn't started taking long barefoot walks in the bumpy

grass. Far as I remember, that kinda hurt at first, but in a good way,

and pretty soon, my feet completely stopped hurting, and my falling

arches drew back up -- from all that " massage " and stretching and

exercise my feet were getting from that bumpy grass. Who knows if it

might help your feet get back into shape?

 

good luck

Joy

 

, " gb0949 "

<gb0949NewsLtrs wrote:

>

> Any suggestions on where to get foot exercises to stretch the Plantar

> Faciitis. I also have this, but also had an injury years ago. I have

> sharp pains in the two toes on my right foot in the middle... Now my

> heels are hurting and it is so painfull getting up and tryng to walk

> after sitting for any length of time or sleeping it's really hard to

> walk in the morning. You mentioned taping and using some type of

> cushioning IN FRONT OF THE HEEL.. Do you tape the cushioning as well

> so it stays in place and do you cover the heel with the cushioning?

> What type of cushioning did you use to help releive the heel pain?

>

> I try stretching my arch and rub the Plantar " tendon " or whatever it

> is every night and morning and it is painful even when I do that, but

> it doesn't seem to release it at all.

>

> I am very open to a little more help and explanation on how you do

> the taping and cushioning? The pain keeps me from sleeping at night,

> it's like I don't know what to do to lessen the pain.

>

> I hope to hear from you, I also have the sciatica from time to time,

> but the painful feel and numbness in the lower leg and foot is what

> is hard to deal with on a daily basis.

>

> Thank you for sharing... I will await your response.

> Health and Blessings

> Gabi

>

> ---