foot goes numb when jogging

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16 years ago 10/15/2007 2:17pm EDT

I just began jogging 3-5 days/wk after being sedentary for 15 months.

Whenever I jog over about 3.5 miles, my right foot begins to go numb.

I used to jog about 50-60mpw before quitting due to hip flexor/knee/pelvic problems. I never had this problem previously.

I don't know if this is any kind of factor or not, but I'm running on streets/sidewalks in Nike Frees 5.0. I previously ran in Wave Riders, Speedstars, and a few of the other lightweight trainers.

I'm really getting fed up with all of these constant nuisances. I swear, any physical activity I do leads to some sort of chronic pain or injury. It's almost as if my body isn't cut out to be active. Running hurt my knees. When I bike, my hand goes numb.

Just looking for some thoughts or advice.

16 years ago 10/15/2007 2:21pm EDT

re: numb and number

Does your entire foot go numb or just your toes? I have a problem with numb toes (4th/5th) that I can't seem to shake. Have you tried roomier shoes? Lydiard lacing to remove some top pressure?

16 years ago 10/15/2007 2:23pm EDT

re: numb and number

If you hadn't mention the Nike Frees, I would have told you to do a Google search for the Lydiard Lacing method for your shoes... that solved my foot going to sleep when I run problem...

But coming back after being sedentary for 15 months, I wouldn't start out in Nike Frees... unless you are 130 pounds or less and a very efficient, natural runner, you probably need more shoe than that.

16 years ago 10/15/2007 2:40pm EDT

re: numb and number

It sounds like a back problem. I've gotten the same symptoms in the past. Try some yoga stretches or some stretches for the back. It should work its way out. Of course if you're jacking up your laces too tight that could cause it too.

16 years ago 10/15/2007 6:26pm EDT

re: Yep

Don't jog, RUN......

16 years ago 10/15/2007 6:48pm EDT

re: numb and number

This happens to me from time to time. It actually was worse when I was younger. I've started doing some things that I think have helped...

1) Stay hydrated.

2) stick to soft surfaces as much as I can; or at least for the beginning of a run, and start very slowly so as to warm up thoroughly.

3)work on ankle flexibility- sometimes I feel the foot pain when the ankle is sore and not fully flexible. Also, you may want to try to massage your calves. That helped me somewhat as well.

4)I tie my shoes VERY VERY loose, and I don't wear socks when I run. I think my foot swells up some when I run, and tying them loose gives them room to expand. Like the above poster said, try lydiard lacing; it takes some of the pressure off the top of the foot.

Good luck! These things worked for me, I hope you can find some solution.

16 years ago 10/15/2007 8:25pm EDT

re: Thousandways

I've had same symptoms at different times. Often after a come-back or a step up in volume of training.

I have very tight Achilles tendons & calf muscles.

This was diagnosed as compartment syndrome. "Treatment" was to walk till the feeling came back in the leg (usually just a couple of minutes), then continue running. Went away as I got used to the distance again.

Massage and stretching seemed to help, but I'm not really sure.

Good overview at the link below

16 years ago 11/16/2007 7:52am EST

re: leehamster

After making sure my shoes are more loose I haven't had any problems at all. Thanks for the advice guys!

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