Question:
Yesterday I was running and I ran into a fence, my foot slid sideways upto the fence, and after that it REALLY REALLY hurt. It's still hurting. Mostly on my arch. It hurts really bad to walk, and I find myself limping pretty bad. It's not swollen, or if it is, I can barely tell. Is this a sprain? Or not? And if not.how long will it take to heal? Thanks for your help!
Answers:
The possibilities are endless. You could have a small fracture, dislocation, or even tear of your lateral or transverse arches in the bottom of your foot. I would see a doctor ASAP for some imaging studies.
In the meantime, try to keep your foot elevated when you aren't active, and alternate heat and ice. Ibuprofen can help with the pain, and also the swelling. It wouldn't hurt for you to wrap your foot snugly (not too tight) in an ACE bandage or a foot brace to give it some support.
Best of luck and happy healing!!
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