Switch to stability?

Based on what I've heard, neutral shoes are the way to go with orthotics. I, too, wear orthotics and land mid-foot, and also had tibia problems (in the form of shin splints).

In addition to the orthotics I found two other things that helped me: (1) ensuring a proper fit (I used to wear shoes that were too small to properly accommodate the orthotics, so I went up a size and also removed the sock liner), and (2) doing toe taps (stand against a wall and alternately raise and lower the front of each foot, quickly, alternating feet). Both of these cured my chronic shin pains....maybe they'll help with your tibia issues. Good luck!

It's your body telling you you are too heavy to run. Lose some weight.

P. Knight wrote:

It's your body telling you you are too heavy to run. Lose some weight.

Right, because I initially got a stress fracture back when I was underweight.

I constantly experiment with different shoes. I'm 53 YO and have never used orthotics. I am not convinced how they work in conjunction with the shoe. If you need orthotics, why not just get the right shoe. My old man belief is orthotics is just snake oil but my runner sons and my wife all have them. BUT my runner sons are injured frequently somewhat like you. So if orthotics are so great why do people get injured in them. I just don't buy it.

No, you were still overweight when you got that stress fracture.

P. Knight wrote:

No, you were still overweight when you got that stress fracture.

I have never been overweight. What exactly is it that you have against me anyway dare I ask?

Often times I've found that when one arch collapses or flattens or overpronates, or whatever the case may be, there is often a difference in leg length or a rotated pelvis or curve in the lumbar spine. If you haven't checked all that out, it might be worth while to see if the imbalance is coming from your core.

A really good pilates instructor is well trained in physiology and should be able to show you some strengthening exercises to help take care of that.

Good luck.

FYI I got the stress fracture when I was in high school and yes, did weigh less than when I finally saw a doctor and was diagnosed a few years later.

What makes you think I have anything against you?

its ok tex. i like you, chunky as you are. mo' cushion fo' tha pushin'.

Thanks, you are probably right. The first doctor told me I had a difference in leg lengths (measured standing, laying down, etc. with measuring tape), but the second said I did not (measured on x-ray). I'm thinking it has to do with my spine/core. Years of carrying a heavy backpack on only one shoulder (the "cool" way) is what most likely caused this imbalance.

If you are comparing me with women who are able to run 100 mpw and not get injured, then sure, I'm "fat." Whatever. Unfortunately, for the time being (and the last year and a half), I've only been able to run significantly less than that and am therefore at a "healthy" weight, but definitely not overweight. I would like to lose weight, but prefer not to revert to anorexia. So until (and if) I can ever increase my mileage to where I want it to be, I'll have to settle with being "fat."

Fat and boobless is no way to go through life, Steph.