tarsal tunnel syndrome

[tarsaltrouble]

Anyone have any experience w/ tarsal tunnel syndrome. Have been dealing w/ this for quite some time. Have been taking cortisone shots when able and lots of ibprofen, also icing. I have a good neuro surgeon who is not surgery happy. Obviously this really puts a damper on my running. I can ride the bike most of the time, but I love to run also. Just about everything I have read and researched comes down to surgery. Even the neuro surgeon says that is probably the only thing that will give some relief and he warned it is still no garuntee. My days of 8 minute miles and under are over I know that. I just want to be able to run again.

[brigitteb]

do you think riding a stationary bike will help with ttsyndrome?

How about exercises picking up things with your toes?

[s_mck]

Hi,

With the use of wrapping, heat and ice etc and orthotics, is it possible to get rid of TTS? I am also looking at chiropractic and Bowen technique correction. As a marathon runner Ive just being diagnosed and Im a bit stunned and would like to avoid an operation.

Thank Simon

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

You can try hot wax baths, wrapping, compression hose and orthotics and see if they help. Orthotics are devices that  correct and support musculoskeletal abnormalities. Surgery is helpful but as rightly mentioned has its complications.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarsal_tunnel_syndrome

[blizz26]

Im pretty much in the same boat. Had surgery in Feb. Made things worse. Now they just want to remove the nerve all together. Gets rid of the pain but your foot will be numb for the rest of your life. Having a hard time swallowing that. But maybe with no pain you can use your foot better but if you hurt it again you will never know it until the swelling starts. Im a avid hiker. Havent been able to hit the trails since last June. Shots do nothing, Meds do nothing. Its like a lost cause  Brent