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I believe I am suffering from an aggravated tendon on the top outside of my right foot! This is a self diagnosis based on the symptoms. The top outside of my foot is tender to the touch and hurts after I run. It feels sore all day and gets worse if i walk or stand too long. I can do non-impact exercises and it doesn’t get worse.

From what I can tell, it may be caused by my toes on that foot tensing up when I step down. Could there be another cause? Any advice? Sometimes the inside ankle on that foot is also sore after a run. Could both issues be from the same toe problem?

Thanks!

Have you checked with a sports medicine doctor or podiatrist? My worry is it could be a stress fracture. If it continues, or gets worse, definitely get it checked out. And keep us posted!

Laura Houston
Certified Chi Running and Chi Walking Instructor
Seattle WA

Do you happen to run in minimalist shoes?  I have been struggling with landing in various gears and a couple months ago I got pumped after watching a fivefinger video and on next run I was landing on my toes, sure enough next day TOFP (top of foot pain) which happens to a lot of barefoot runners.  I got rid of it, actually ran through it, by jogging on soft flat surfaces at low gear and really focusing on relaxing my feet.