Need help with foot to knee pain?

Question: I play kickball and while kicking the ball I felt an instant pain start at the top of my foot and shoot up to my knee. I couldnt move or step on my foot for a good 45 seconds. The first nite I couldnt flex my foot but it got better. Its been a week and the pain is back. I was running and couldnt take any steps without pain. The pain is not constant but it does hurt when i move my foot around (I tried moving it in a circle to see where the pain comes). When trying to complete the circle my foot hurts when it goes right or left all the way up to my knee. I can walk fine however I cannot run since I run not flat footed but on my toes. Any suggestions on what the problem could be or how long I should try to stay off of it. I hate not running and even more I hate having to sit out of games. Thanks in advance everyone :)

Answers:
It could be a sprain, but see your doctor.

Since it was first felt when you kicked a ball, there could be a reason for concern. If you cracked a bone in your foot, it could cause pain like this and may not heal correctly if you don't treat it right.

Other Answers:
its either your leg is sprained or you just had an small injury

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I'm not an athlete -- so it wasn't from an injury in my case. Please see a doctor right away for your problem.

Mine (believe it or not) was caused by flat feet. I never had much of an arch but I guess, it got worse as I aged. I was on my afternoon break, stepping over the cable car tracks as I crossed the street a block from where I work when the pain hit me. Before the intense pain in my knee, I was OK. I managed to get back to the office and after work, a co-worker friend drove me to the HMO.

I was told to buy and wear over the counter orthotics in my footwear at all times (even in my slippers). It's clear plastic and cost around $55.00 or $60.00 a pair. Since using them, I haven't had any more knee problem.

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