Slightly concerned

[muttley]

Training tonight, doing some kihon I did a mawashi-geri. Nothing wrong with that, but something went crack in my instep. Bit concerned as there is a little bit of pain in the area, no swelling (yet). Just a bit weird as in all my years of training, I have never experienced this.

Any suggestions? Currently treating with ice, elevation (and alcohol), thinking ibuprofen and co-codamol before bed...

[sensei8]

I'd go see a doctor ASAP; after all, you heard a crack...better safe than sorry!!

Any discolorations? Are you limping? Any swelling, YET? Does it hurt to wear/put on shoes?

Please, visit your doctor to be sure!

[muttley]

No swelling, slight pain but nothing worse than I have suffered playing rugby. Walking isn't an issue so I will what it is like I the morning

[sensei8]

No swelling, slight pain but nothing worse than I have suffered playing rugby. Walking isn't an issue so I will what it is like I the morning

Either way, I wish you a speedy recovery!! Hang in there...the floor will still be there!!

[muttley]

Foot feels fine this morning

[Spodo Komodo]

I would just go careful today and see if it swells up later on. I broke my middle metatarsal a couple of years ago and I was able to walk on it but it kept swelling up at night. It took an x-ray to find out that it was cracked through but essentially splinted by the bones either side. In my walking boots I was fine but walking barefoot made the crack flex and caused pain after a while. I could just have been the joints in the foot popping but if you get any recurrence of pain or swelling it is probably best to see a doc.

[muttley]

Thanks for the advice, I shall see how it goes

[DWx]

Breaks or fracture's don't necessarily need to swell to be present. Go to the Doc's if there's any doubt.

Can always check yourself with the Ottawa Ankle Rules:

This is what the doctor would do to assess whether to send you for X-ray or not.

[muttley]

Thanks for that, I've watched that video and have walked about without too much issue today (in trainers was fine, flip flops there was minimal discomfort to the instep). I think it's just a minor sprain if anything at all to be fair, ibuprofen should sort it out.

[sensei8]

Thanks for that, I've watched that video and have walked about without too much issue today (in trainers was fine, flip flops there was minimal discomfort to the instep). I think it's just a minor sprain if anything at all to be fair, ibuprofen should sort it out.

Ice...ice...ice...ice...ice........................What an amazing thing hard frozen water is; what an invention that it is. Whoever thought of it...is a genius!!