Walking Boot Causing Back Pain

I ran a 1 2 marathon and after the arch in my left foot started hurting.

Walking boot causing back pain.

A walking boot helps keep the foot stable so it can heal. I just found out i had a fracture in my foot and possibly my ankle still waiting for those mri results and was put into a walking boot for a few weeks. Hip pain when walking can happen for a lot of reasons. My symptoms are sort hip 24 7 by end of day pain sometimes moves to my lower left back.

Most back pain gradually improves with home treatment and self care usually within a few weeks. This is by design to help protect the foot from absorbing too much impact when you walk. In addition the pain may radiate down your leg or worsen with bending twisting lifting standing or walking. You should see a neurologist or.

In my own practice i am always concerned about the fact that many patients report that walking boots cause pain in proximal joints including the knees hips and spine. The boot can be used for broken bones tendon injuries severe sprains or shin splints. The psoas major is a mysterious muscle deep in the core that is the main muscle of walking and the main muscle of back pain. Hip pain due to walking boot on one foot.

Also can cause back hip pain. A 38 year old female asked. You can experience pain in the hip joint at any age. When damaged or affected by adverse conditions it can cause pain when you walk.

Ankle pain when walking can affect. Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting burning or stabbing sensation. My foot ankle did cause me pain but wearing this boot is killing me. Your symptoms are similar to someone with back issues.

I think i m lifting my toes now when i walk. A tight psoas major can cause a lot of problems with our movement patterns including inhibiting the freedom of the hip joint and causing a compression of the lower spine. The location of the pain along with other symptoms and health details help your doctor. Some google searches on boot gait problems show that sometimes leg length can change due to wearing a boot.

My whole body is out of wack back hurts hips hurt my other ankle hurts and now i m a slave to advil and tiger balm. This also leaves your non affected leg a little bit too short. Walking boots all have a very high surface. May be leading to hip pain.

Most boots have between 2 and 5 adjustable straps and go mid way up your calf. Use a crutch or a cane. When to see a doctor. Your ankle is a complex mechanism of bones tendons ligaments and cartilage.

It is not getting better and i m wondering if anyone can suggest something else.