Originally Posted by mrsD

hmmm... the link works this morning.

Here is explanation of Tinel's sign:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinel_sign

Tap over the nerve --in this case at the ankle, and see if you get "zings" there. I know I have been much better with the simple relacing of my shoes. This took the pressure off the two large nerves on the instep, which are very sensitive to pressure.

If you search the nerves in the feet, and look at them closely you will see their distribution. And you can target the pain that way too. When you decide to go to the podiatrist, get good x-rays because there are many things in the foot that can give pain. Neuromas won't show up, but spurs and other issues will.

My son showed no foot problems until he went to college and was walking so much--- all of a sudden-- several miles a day.
That right ankle THEN really started on him. I was quite relieved that the solution was simple as well. (not inexpensive, as orthotics are costly, but at least surgery wasn't needed, and he ended up pain free).

One of the first things the foot doctor does is look at your shoe wear...it can show deviations to the right or left in weight distribution, and that may be a hint to you. Pronating wears the inside of the heel. It will show on old shoes more clearly.

Try the Chiroweb link again. It is working for me this morning.