The Traveling Runner

Do you have pain on the outside of your ankle, foot or on the outside of your lower leg? I have a solution JUST FOR YOU!🏃

I had peroneal tendonitis in the midst of marathon training. I came back from a daily, easy run one day with swelling and pain on the outside of the top of my foot. I used the resources I had through my job, amazing physical therapist friends, and my own personal knowledge of anatomy/physiology from my job as an occupational therapist to determine what was wrong. Through this, I was able to suspect the exact injury to begin to work through it. [10/10 recommend seeing a doctor first though 😅]

I began foam rolling my peroneus muscle (located on the outside of your leg, slightly to the right of your shin on the right leg and slightly left of your shin on your left leg) as I thought that muscle was tight. If so, it COULD over work the peroneal tendons near the outside of my ankle, causing pain and inflammation. I needed more of an intense stretch than a foam roller could provide so I became resourceful! I began using my pastry roller. I could easily control the intensity by either pressing really hard or not much at all. After a few weeks of pouring my heart, soul, and a little crazy type A personality into stretching/recovery, I got back into my running routine! 

‼️WARNING ⚠️ ALWAYS consult your doctor FIRST when experiencing pain or discomfort. Our bodies are all very different and can respond positively or negatively to the different stretches!  Keep in mind your shoes, body structure and running style could impact the type of stretches that are best for you! 👟