Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome & Entrapment of the Medial Calcaneal Nerve

These nerves are called the medial and lateral plantar nerves. If you over pronate (your foot rolls in when you walk or run as shown ) then pressure is put on these nerves which can become inflamed causing tarsal tunnel syndrome.

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

• Pain radiating into the arch of the foot, heal and sometimes the toes.
• Numbness or pins and needles in the sole of the foot.
• Pain when running.
• Pain when standing for long periods.
• Tinel's Test....tapping the nerve (just behind the medial malleolus) may reproduce the pain felt.

What is Entrapment of the Medial Calcaneal Nerve?

Excessive over pronation or pressure from shoes can cause the medial nerve to become trapped. Pain radiates from the inside of the heel out towards the centre of the heel.

Useful Products:

• Cold Therapy Wraps - help to reduce pain and inflammation.

Please see the Virtual Sports Injury Clinic for more information on how to treat Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome