capsulitis, how long did it take to clear up?: Triathlon Forum: Slowtwitch Forums

Bike Shops Coaches Fitters Race Calendar Running Stores Store Stack & Reach Training Log Triathlon Clubs We Noticed
		MAIN INDEX	RULES & LEGEND	LOG IN

Slowtwitch Forums: Triathlon Forum:
capsulitis, how long did it take to clear up?

mck414

May 3, 12 18:41

Post #1 of 7 (1050 views)

capsulitis, how long did it take to clear up?	Quote \| Reply

I've had pain in my left foot, 2nd metatarsal specifically, for a few months. I finally saw a ppodiatrist today after my regular doc ruled out everything she could. The podiatrist diagnosed me as having capsulitis and gave me two treatment options.

The first option is continue with Mobic and give me orthotics. Second option was a cortizone shot. I decided on the inserts and pills first.

for those who have been through capsulitis what was your treatment and how long did it take to heal.

as a bonus I get to keep running!
--------------------------
Sponsored by Hammer Nutrition and Brooks Running
Altitude Multi Sport

My body tells me no, but I won’t quit 'cause I want more

mck414

May 4, 12 20:01

Post #2 of 7 (1005 views)

Re: capsulitis, how long did it take to clear up? [mck414] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Bump,

am I the only one who has capsulitis of the second toe?
--------------------------
Sponsored by Hammer Nutrition and Brooks Running
Altitude Multi Sport

My body tells me no, but I won’t quit 'cause I want more

rroof

May 4, 12 20:43

Post #3 of 7 (997 views)

Re: capsulitis, how long did it take to clear up? [mck414] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Couple of long/detailed posts on here if you search.

Very common pathology I see almost daily and can never really go away. Of course, non runners get 2nd MTP joint capsulitis as well since it is generally caused by a structural issue, so time off running might not help much.
____________________________________
Fatigue is biochemical, not biomechanical.
- Andrew Coggan, PhD

wvtrigeek

May 5, 12 5:34

Post #4 of 7 (974 views)

Re: capsulitis, how long did it take to clear up? [rroof] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Have you ever attempted or seen success with joint mobilizations?

rroof

May 5, 12 5:53

Post #5 of 7 (965 views)

Re: capsulitis, how long did it take to clear up? [wvtrigeek] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

For this pathology, NO
____________________________________
Fatigue is biochemical, not biomechanical.
- Andrew Coggan, PhD

mck414

May 5, 12 10:15

Post #6 of 7 (949 views)

Re: capsulitis, how long did it take to clear up? [rroof] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Thanks rroof. The podiatrist I saw said no reason to stop running if I can tolerate the pain. In truth running hurts no worse than walking. My fear is I will subconsciously try to change my foot strike to lessen the pain and screw something else up.

I wore the orthotics for four hours yesterday for the first time. The joint pain was not bad at all last night, looks like the orthotics might work. I'll wear them again today for a few hours.
--------------------------
Sponsored by Hammer Nutrition and Brooks Running
Altitude Multi Sport

My body tells me no, but I won’t quit 'cause I want more

Kay

Feb 9, 13 12:44

Post #7 of 7 (366 views)

Re: capsulitis, how long did it take to clear up? [mck414] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Hey, did your capsulitis ever clear up? I've currently had it for about a month and a half and it's driving me crazy!!! Do you still have it or, if it's gone, how did you get rid of it? My podiatrist ordered some orthodics for me and I'm hoping that it clears it up as he says it will, but I'm pretty skeptical at this point.

Thanks!!