WALKING & RUNNING PAIN
Pain that appears or worsens whenever you walk or run?
Walking and running place several times your body weight through your feet and lower limbs with every stride. When mechanics are off, repetitive impact leads to pain. Our podiatrists analyse your gait to eliminate the problem
COMMON SYMPTOMS
Does any of this sound familiar?
Discomfort related to gait mechanics typically follows consistent distance or time patterns:
- Pain that starts at a specific distance or minute mark into your walk or run
- Aching across your arches, ankles, shins, or knees after walking
- Feeling like one foot strikes the ground much harder than the other
- Hotspots, blisters, or callus developing in the same spot after every walk
- Fatigue in your lower leg muscles that feels disproportionate to your effort
- Gradual shortening of your walks or runs because of mounting discomfort
Pain while walking is a sign of mechanical overload, not a lack of fitness.
A podiatry gait analysis pinpoints exactly where excessive force is occurring.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
What causes pain during walking and running?
Movement-related pain is driven by how forces travel through your lower limb chain:
Suboptimal foot mechanics
Overpronation, excessive supination, or delayed heel rise that overloads tendons.
Limb length discrepancy
Even small differences in leg length can alter impact distribution between left and right sides.
Footwear stability mismatch
Shoes that allow excessive motion or lack cushioning for hard asphalt and road surfaces.
Muscle endurance deficits
Fatigue in tibialis posterior, peroneals, or calves leading to loss of dynamic arch support.
WHEN TO SEEK ASSESSMENT
When should you consider getting walking or running pain checked?
Consider arranging an assessment if:
- Pain prevents you from walking comfortably for daily errands or exercise
- You have had to stop your running routine due to persistent discomfort
- New shoes have not resolved the problem
- Pain radiates into your shins, knees, or hips
- You want a clear biomechanical analysis of your movement
YOUR APPOINTMENT
What happens when you come to see us?
We break down your gait cycle to understand how your foot absorbs and transfers energy
We listen
We discuss your walking or running routine, routes, shoe history, and symptom onset.
We assess MSK
Your podiatrist checks joint mobility, muscle flexibility, and foot posture.
We analyse gait
Dynamic gait assessment examines heel strike, midstance, and toe-off phases.
We plan
You receive guidance on custom orthotics, footwear selection, and movement retraining.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment depends on what we find
Treatment restores pain-free movement through mechanical correction and support:
Not every treatment is appropriate for every patient. Your podiatrist will discuss suitable options after assessment.
- Dynamic gait analysis & video assessment
- Prescription custom orthotics to optimize alignment
- Biomechanical lower-limb assessment
- Running shoe & walking shoe prescription
- Targeted strengthening for stabilizing muscles
- Gradual progression pacing advice
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OUR CLINICIANS
You'll be seen by our podiatry team
Our clinicians assess a wide range of foot, ankle and lower-limb problems and will explain your options clearly.
Matthew Francis
Clinical Director / Managing Podiatrist
Megan Kelly
General & High Risk Foot Podiatrist
Yaw Nimoh
MSK, Sports & Advanced Practice Podiatrist
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