Slight metatarsalgia in right foot only… is there a better running shoe to help with this?
Rest, recover, build slowly.
http://www.therunningfront.com/…-form/metatarsalgia/
“As with virtually all running injuries, forefoot pain is a result of doing too much, too fast, too soon. When people blame the shoes, consider whether they would have had the same thing happen running barefoot or in minimalist footwear? It’s a lot like saying “this helmet injured my head”, “this oven mitt burned my hand” or “these shorts tore my ham string.””
What shoe are you running in?
Rest, recover, build slowly.
http://www.therunningfront.com/…-form/metatarsalgia/
“As with virtually all running injuries, forefoot pain is a result of doing too much, too fast, too soon. When people blame the shoes, consider whether they would have had the same thing happen running barefoot or in minimalist footwear? It’s a lot like saying “this helmet injured my head”, “this oven mitt burned my hand” or “these shorts tore my ham string.””
Can’t say I 100% agree. If your equipment is defective or inappropriate for you, it could be your equipment and NOT “too much, too fast, too soon.”
Try one of the original Newton shoes (ie. not the MV2). I’d suggest either the Distance (neutral) or Distance-S (stability). The original version of their forefoot technology (the membrane under the lugs) is great for increased cushion/protection in the area of the metatarsals.
What shoe are you running in?
Rotating Nike Vomero +5 and Nike Air Pegasus +28
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I’m not a huge fan of Newton shoes, but I would agree they do seem to work well for many runners with mild/diffuse metatarsalgia if you are looking simply for shoe advice and are trying to train through.
I think your best bet is to get a metarsal pad, which you can stick to the sole of any running shoe. They sell them at Road Runner, or you can get them online.
I think your best bet is to get a metarsal pad, which you can stick to the sole of any running shoe. They sell them at Road Runner, or you can get them online.
x2 on the metatarsal pad, and Newtons. I had metatarsalgia for nearly a year, probably as a result of bunions, but I got Newton Sir Issac Neutral Trainers and a meta pad which enabled me to continue running.
Newtons would be near the bottom of my list. Think about it mechanically; negative ramp creates earlier and more focal load on metatarsals…arguing the pods make up for it does not seem to hold true in any of my experiences. No question shoe directs more load to forefoot. Best shoe is one with higher stiffness to reduce MP joint extension load. Next would be a metatarsal arch support and more aggressive is a custom extension (Mortens) under the fist MP joint (big toe) to shift load under first MP. Many online sources to give stiffness or simple go to local store and start flexing shoes in your category, the ones that are harder to break (bend up as in running) at the point of your pain will be the best ones to reduce symptoms.
Neutral:
Pegasus
Nimbus
Dyad
Rider
Stability:
Adrenline
GT’s
Nirvnona
Many others
Best off the shelf insert would be Lyncos: L405 for neutral with MT pad or L425 if you need some pronation control. Any good orthotist can add extension pad to these if needed versus going full custom.
http://www.jimmytheshoedoctor.com/product_detail.php?product_id=44&category_id=5&group=foot-health
Cheers!
I agree 100% with your thinking - and I thought the same (as one’s training/understanding of biomechanics would seem to be). However, in my practical experience in seeing runners, they have almost all reported improvement with Newtons and metatarsalgia (those that coughed up the ridiculous price that is). After investigating further, I think the lugs unload more proximal (similar to a met pad?) and decrease ground reactive forces more than what I previously recommended (i.e. flat/low rise shoe, no hills, etc.). Most metatarsalgia is capsulitis of the 2nd MTP joint and with careful exam, the pain is usually pretty distal on the met head/joint - pretty far distal to those “lugs”. Go figure.
Never say never…I think the lugs can act as a fulcrum (ala a metatarsal bridge) in some cases and provide short term relief by placing load behind the joint, but long term I have not had much success with Newtons and lesser MTP overload especially in a compensated forefoot. Many of the Newtons have a distal break past the lugs that often lead to late MTP extension and this may be what catches up to them long term?? Lots of other things to consider with this shoe as well that doesn’t necessarily rule them out, but could bubble up some other problems, so I put them on the bottom of the list for this specific issue. No axe to grind against Newtons either as I own a pair and like them for short-fast stuff.
Cheers!
I have to disagree with you on this one. Sometimes the problem is genetic. I have longer metatarsal bones on my 2nd and 3rd toes and over the years this problem has slowly built. When I was pregnant and carrying the extra weight of my daughter and pregnancy that was the last straw. After weeks of pain and rest, I finally went to a podiatrist who did an x-ray and confirmed the genetic link. So while getting rid of the weight will help, I still need a shoe that mitigates the inheritance from my mom’s family while I work on my weight loss goals.