Question
Hello,
My question is the bottom of my left foot the outer left side is sore and goes about one inch in from the outer left side.  I have been training for a half marathon and havent had any trouble with it until just recently.  In addition I have notice that while keeping my left heel on the ground and lifting my toes as far as I can up that I hear a pop in my ankle and that is repetitive(meaning I can do it over and over and get the pop) any kind of feed back would be excellent.

Answer
Hi Sanders,

The foot pain that you describe sounds like overuse of the peroneal tendons.  The muscles from the leg form tendons that go behind the ankle and into the foot.  The pop that you feel may be the tendons moving out of their normal position behind the bone.  I would ice the area and try to wear very supportive shoes and consider a thin ankle sleeve to support the area.  If this continues i would see a podiatrist.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com


DISCLAIMER:
This information is offered as free advice and as general information. It may not be applicable to the specific questioner and his/her problem.  It is not based on actual knowledge of the questioner or his/her medical history and it cannot and should not be relied upon as definitive medical opinion or advice.  Reliable medical opinion and advice can only be obtained through hands-on physical contact and exam of the patient to establish an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.  No doctor/patient relationship is created or established here and may not be inferred through answers on this site.  The questioner and other readers must consult his/her own doctor before proceeding or implementing any suggestions contained within this document and answers on this site.  The questioner is only to act upon his/her own doctor抯 orders and recommendations. By reading this posting which follows, the reader fully understands and confirms that he/she holds harmless this writer. If this is not fully agreeable to you, the reader, and/or you have not attained the age of 18 years, you hereby are advised to read no further.