Tarsal Tunnel

Hello, just wondering if anyone out there has had any experience with Tarsal Tunnel or Peripheral Neuropathy in your feet that was attributable to swimming. I have been swimming for 10 years and my symptoms began about 5 years ago. I don't know that swimming is a factor, however any information that would help me narrow the cause down prior to surgery would be helpful. Thanks, Doug I have had tarsal tunnel; however, it was before I got back into swimming. My case of it could probably be attributed to walking too many miles on a treadmill in shoes without enough cushioning and not fitting properly. (I have AAA width feet with a 6A heel, so shoes that fit properly in the heel are snug through the front.) After having custom orthodics made, I eventually healed through physical therapy exercises, rest, and wearing good shoes with the orthodics (most of the time). Since I have been off the treadmill and back in the pool, I have had no problems with my feet. If anything, swimming has kept my feet feeling better! It is only when I walk in dressier shoes without the orthodics that I have a problem, so I try to avoid it whenever possible. To determine the cause, you may want to bring your shoes with you if you see a podiatrist. The doctor can examine your feet, watch your gait when you walk, and check the fit of your shoes. I happen to have very thin, boney feet without much fat in the foot pads, so my doctor prescribed orthodics with "EXTRA cushioning." He also recommended I wear New Balance running shoes with extra cushioning. The orthopedic surgeon I consulted with said to do anything and everything possible to AVOID surgery, because this type of surgery has a low success rate. Fortunately, the orthodics, exercises, rest, and proper shoes did the trick for me and kept me away from the knife. I had a very bad case of tarsal tunnel, too; I could barely walk. Good luck!

Hello, just wondering if anyone out there has had any experience with Tarsal Tunnel or Peripheral Neuropathy in your feet that was attributable to swimming. I have been swimming for 10 years and my symptoms began about 5 years ago. I don't know that swimming is a factor, however any information that would help me narrow the cause down prior to surgery would be helpful. Thanks, Doug I have had tarsal tunnel; however, it was before I got back into swimming. My case of it could probably be attributed to walking too many miles on a treadmill in shoes without enough cushioning and not fitting properly. (I have AAA width feet with a 6A heel, so shoes that fit properly in the heel are snug through the front.) After having custom orthodics made, I eventually healed through physical therapy exercises, rest, and wearing good shoes with the orthodics (most of the time). Since I have been off the treadmill and back in the pool, I have had no problems with my feet. If anything, swimming has kept my feet feeling better! It is only when I walk in dressier shoes without the orthodics that I have a problem, so I try to avoid it whenever possible. To determine the cause, you may want to bring your shoes with you if you see a podiatrist. The doctor can examine your feet, watch your gait when you walk, and check the fit of your shoes. I happen to have very thin, boney feet without much fat in the foot pads, so my doctor prescribed orthodics with "EXTRA cushioning." He also recommended I wear New Balance running shoes with extra cushioning. The orthopedic surgeon I consulted with said to do anything and everything possible to AVOID surgery, because this type of surgery has a low success rate. Fortunately, the orthodics, exercises, rest, and proper shoes did the trick for me and kept me away from the knife. I had a very bad case of tarsal tunnel, too; I could barely walk. Good luck!