I finally made it to the doctor on Monday. After some begging, they were able to fit me in. Originally they said 2 weeks. WTF?
The results are in and I have...plantar fasciitis in my left foot. Here is some gross info on this issue.
The plantar fascia is a very thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. This band of tissue is what creates the arch of the foot. When the fascia is overstretched or overused, it can become inflamed. When the fascia is inflamed, it can be painful and make walking more difficult.
Risk factors for plantar fasciitis include:
•Foot arch problems (both flat feet and high arches)
•Obesity
•Repetitive loading on the feet from long-distance running, especially running downhill or on uneven surfaces
•Sudden weight gain
•Tight Achilles tendon (the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel)
•Shoes with poor arch support or soft soles
Plantar fasciitis typically affects active men ages 40 - 70???OMG!
I am blaming my injury on shoes with poor arch support or soft soles. I need to get like 4 pairs of boots fixed. I am pretty mad at myself about this, but for now I am stretching, wearing a foot strap and buying new shoes :).
I haven't stopped going to the gym. I just don't feel like I need to. It makes me feel better and keeps me sane. I don't want to give up on that. If my foot starts to hurt I just stop and move on to another exercise.
That's all my updates for the week. Sorry I have been ignoring the blog this week, but work is nuts and just going to get worse...
Have a good weekend!
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