Funny pain around heel/ankle - sciatica??

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I have noticed a sharp pain around the inside of my ankle/heel/just under my right foot that I can feel at the bottom of the pedal stroke when pushing my heel down.
I also noticed this when putting on shoes/socks bending over.
It feels like something is 'pulling' just in that area, a sharp pain - a bit like if you hit your funny bone in the elbow.
Its only there when i do that stretch or bend over, does not cause pain at other times. No other pain in my leg or back.

I have been having some physio for another issue and asked the physio about it. They has not come across this before but thought it might be sciatica related, although if it was they expected there to be some lower back pain and pain down other parts of the leg.

Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this or have any ideas what it might be?

oxoman

Sounds similar to what I've been suffering with following extended time off riding and running. Long story short, following blood tests been diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency. Hopefully get back to normal shortly. Would suggest you see the doc or physio over this.

hdow

Have a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovhjbpXKdz0
I found the slumped hamstring type stretches eliminated similar foot pains that had no obvious local source
You may also wish to have a look at some of the 'slump test' videos on YouTube

briantrumpet

Or might be plantar fasciitis - there's been an explosion of it since lockdown, because people are spending lots of time at home in slippers or bare feet.

bradzin99QgsZA0Nt

hdow said:

Have a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovhjbpXKdz0
I found the slumped hamstring type stretches eliminated similar foot pains that had no obvious local source
You may also wish to have a look at some of the 'slump test' videos on YouTube

That is exactly the type of stretch where i feel it most/triggers it off.
Will give that a go, thanks.