Ankles hurt! please help?

Question

I have recently started running about a week ago... i was running 2 miles a day... and i have felt that my ankles hurt alot when im running half a mile.. its very painful.. i thought they were my shoes but today i bought some very expensive comfortable running shoes and still feel the pain... ive noticed that my foot has no arch so i bought an insole so i they can help my feet to curve like an arch but they still hurt..... what should i do? please help

Answer 1

when you just start running you have a lot of pains in your joints. Keep running the joint pains usually go away in a few weeks. I had ankle pains during cross country, It was in the begining of the season and I noticed that it was because we were running on a lot of rough trails that twisted my ankles in odd directions. Good Luck! I hope the pains leave.

Answer 2

maybe try tying your shoes tighter. my friend had ankle problems because her running shoes weren't tight enough. just tie them really tightly, and hopefully that'll work.

Answer 3

you probably need to see a podiatrist or chiropractor to adjust your feet.  your ankle bones, specifically your talus, is likely out of place and needs adjustment.

ice is also good.  roll a golf ball under your foot as well to help.

Answer 4

ice it before you run tomorrow, if that doesnt work see a doctor or go to a special running store to get advice from professionals

Answer 5

Welcome to running!

#1 - Slow down.  If you're just starting to exercise, start out walking.  Be able to walk 3-4 miles pain-free before attempting to run.  When you start running, start with 1 mile, then increase to 1.5 when you're comfortable, and so on.

#2 - If you bought your shoes from a running shoe store, go back and tell them what you're experiencing.  They should be more than willing to help.  If you bought them from a retail chain, you probably bought the wrong shoe.  If you have a flat foot, you most likely need a motion-control shoe.  Examples: adidas Supernova Control 10, Brooks Beast, Nike Cesium, and there are many others.

#3 - If you have a flat foot, you do no not need extra arch support.  This is a common misconception that one can "push their arch back up."  Adding more support in the arch will only cause further pain.  See a running specialty store and they will be able to set you  up with the right shoe for your specific needs.

Answer 6

its probably a stress injury it will subside 3 days up to 6 months

anyway. the best thing to do is to put a brace on it and move it as little as you can