What causes inner ankle pain & foot cramp when inline or rollerskating? It's usually not your skates

[@BawseBawdyworks]

This makes so much sense! I think you may have just saved my ankles!! I have to wait for the rain to quit to see, but I’ll be back as soon as I’ve practiced!

[@RodneyAndMeVideos]

Thanks Asha! Makes a lot of sense

[@germanmanfredi]

I appreciate this information so much because I really haven't found anything about it. Now I will be more aware of my positions. Greetings from Argentina

[@melvindelacruz6847]

Awesome advice thank you Asha thats why i have to figure it out where is pain coming from., keep safe always

[@papyfred7817]

Thanks a LOT ! It helps me to explain to my wife cause I'm not a very good teacher, I teach too fast :) Thank you so much, you tutorials are all very good !

[@twistfire74]

thank you so much sweet Asha ,, you have salvaged my skating passion!!! My feet do not hurt as much or at all anymore. You are a skating Angel!

[@Dashdonkey]

I should have found this video a week ago! Thank you so much!

[@anettedouglasdotter]

So helpfu!!! ❤ I bought these footies, and what a difference! My new FSK POWERSLIDE turned from awful to wonderful!!! 🙏🌟 Thank you so much, Asha!!! ⚘

[@jackeglezc]

¿Where can I get a pair of those?

[@blackveilblasphemy]

very interesting! im going to make sure i pay attention to this when i go skating next!

[@EricGonzalo]

My toes scrunching were exactly the reason why I'm getting arch pain. Not having correct form and being nervous about skate control, while picking up the basics in ice skating with my boots, it's an enlightening realization!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Once you feel it you can't unfeeling it! So use it as an alarm bell to your weight being completely in the wrong place. That's a useful kinaesthetic tool to have! Helps in all skills.

[@VandKoala]

Another great piece of info. Thank you!

[@nineeleven1911]

Great advice never thought about it thank you so much

[@iagofigueiredo8977]

this is really precious information thanks asha

[@ayudskilton5917]

I have bunions on my feet but im glad i dont have any issue with skates. Always like your video Asha, thank you!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Very lucky. Bunions often cause skaters a lot of discomfort. Keep it that way!

[@jackeglezc]

A year ago I tried Inline skates for the very first time, I practiced how to skate for more than 1 hour and took them off, in that instant I had the most terrible prolonged cramp of my entire life. Even later when I used to practice, I felt a bit cramp and sore in the arc of my foot. Now I know why! Thank you for your videos and teachings!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. I'm sorry you had that bad experience. There are worst! I experienced those cramps myself when I was starting. Cramps and other pains lots of times are a consequence of bad posture, so people really need to be aware of that.

[@khaledh9410]

Hi there, you're astonishing as always. And this is a very useful and helpful info, thanks a lot.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Years of observation and connecting the dots..... glad it’s helpful.

[@mrrhino6243]

Thanks for the confirmation. I figured this out on my own. Had the pain in right ankle and no pain in left.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Well done. It's important to notice and assess and analyse this stuff.

[@klisher]

Its good practice to tell yourself to relax, becuase its easy to tense up and not even realise you are doing it. All the best.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Absolutely! Tension is normal when you start skating but you need to focus into it and consciously relax it in your few, body everywhere. This is not easy. But start with the feet and work upwards...

[@darren6762]

Thanks heaps Asha. I have a marble lump just above where you were pointing at your tendon and it won't go down also the ankle bone on the inside I have a little bone there to and it is slowly sticking out more and more and most of the time I am skating correctly with good knee bend right over my toe. the only thing I can think of is the two pair of seba blades I wear have inbuilt liners and I am almost pain free with them but I can't wear them all the time cause 1 pair is for aggressive and other is my 80mm setup that I've changed to 90 for my 28 to 32km distance skate that I'm so glad that I can do 5 times a week but I love wearing my power slide megacruiser pro 125's they are great for my long distance and my power slide mega cruiser pro 125mm and rollerblade 110 mm are the ones I get most of the pain and they have removable liners could it be as simple as my foot don't like the removable liners even know I changed the power slide megacruiser liner to a intuition liner and that is now feeling better but them little bones are still annoying me and the odd blister.hehe Thanks Darren ps: I know you are probably very busy but I miss all of your tutorial vids cause without them and a few other KZbin rollerblading tutorials this 50 year young man would not have been blading for 2 and a half years.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

I'm going to ask a question now that might get us closer to the reason...... Have you noticed if on the larger 110 and 125 wheels you pronate at all (even just a tiny tiny bit)? If you aren't sure then the best way to find out is to ask a friend to film you from the waist down directly from behind. If you do you'l see it straight away. A small pronation over long distances and repeated 5x a week could cause foot pain. People are much more likely to pronate (even slightly) on larger wheels as the edges are harder to control. I've seen quite a few skaters going up to larger wheels and then complaining for foot/ankle pains. So check that out to rule it out. I don't have much experience with removable liners so I'm afraid I can't comment on that with any authority. That could cause rubbing yes by the fit not being exactly right......

[@darren6762]

@@SkatefreshVideos Thanks for the fast reply Asha. On my powerslide 125mm I think I am skating with the best technique but on my Seba 80mm or 90 mm setup my right knee which is funny cause I am right handed but in rollerblading my left leg is my strong one but anyway my right knee was badly going on the inside of my foot when I was bending my knee so to fix that I moved my frame I think all the way in so my knee went straight over my foot and that fixed that and I am mostly very conscious of putting my foot straight down on centre edge and have good knee bend over my toes (Hmmm I don't know who I learnt that from oh yes it was someone named Asha form Skatefresh. hehe) but funny cause I really think on my 125mm setup its so much easier to have a good technique and my knees go straight over my toes and I have great knee bend in these and I haven't adjusted the frame on them, but I will get my buddy to follow me on his scooter( haha good luck with that) to make sure cause when I get into my stride with the speed you get on these 125's I'm not watching my stride as much but it feels soooo good. Again thanks very much for your reply

[@j32333]

Thank you so much ! Very helpful !

[@jmarden3529]

Brilliant! That’s it!

[@TIJEY-BEG]

Thank you. I know this problem very well.

[@David-eu1ms]

Ankle booties helped me a lot.

[@dmndmkr8247]

Really helpful

[@rebeccamandelos3164]

I will try it. Thanks for the info. Very informative, as usual. ! 💚

[@julianpenfold1638]

I took my socks off and experimented with this. An excellent insight. I don't suffer from pain or cramp but I do suffer from not being over my skates all the time, especially when I come up in the knee as you might do on a 3-turn, change of edge or powerpulls. I think I need to learn to maintain that weight distribution by keeping my pelvis pushed forward - I have always felt that focusing on knee bend alone is not enough and it needs to be combined with the ability to stay over your skates even with slightly straighter legs, by using your pelvis and upper body posture. Interested to hear what others think. A lot of advice for beginners emphasizes knee bend, or at least that's what people remember, and forgets to tell you not to stick your butt out.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

That's very true, that if the butt/hips stick out a bit backwards then it throws all your weight out and shifts your weight distribution on the skate (from the front half towards the back half of the skate. Also, as the butt goes out backwards this often creates a slight lean forwards with the upper body to counterbalance yourself, so it becomes a series of knock-on effects. The truth is, every part of the body needs to be in the right place, and that's a lot of moving parts! Well done for being aware of this.

[@bmw335hdk2]

I gave up with RB twister edge and PS next. Just move to FR and FE. No pain and no need to have heat gun

[@unusualamsterdam]

I have shared your post in a Dutch skate group, including lexplanation in Dutch.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Thank you Lex.

[@ingenious4t]

Great explanation Asha I shall be looking out for this once I get back to skating. Without harping on, had a nasty fall backwards whilst taking off my skates! One got stuck so I stood up fell awkwardly and right knee collided with left and forced it sideways, damaging the tendons etc. Beware everyone, don’t follow my example! 🤣🤣

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Sorry to hear this. Static falls are some of the worst and cause some nasty injuries (surprisingly). Rest up and come back with more resolution to find your balance on each foot with every step. Review some of my free online course classes to tell you exactly how to do this. Choose from a bunch of free trial skills which will all talk about this essential part of my skate theory. inlineskatecourse.com

[@saym2756]

Great video! Have been trying to correct tendency for my right foot to pronate. Noticed when standing barefoot with both feet together, knees bent, I see my right big toe smack dab in the center line (so my knees are maybe 1.5 inches too far to the right.) Also, if I try to practice standing on my right foot with the knee bent, I have to turn my pelvis (left side turns toward the back) to get that right knee positioned properly squarely above the toes. If anyone has any tips or ideas I would love the help!!!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Great to see you using the video to assess your own feet/knees. I recommend standing in ready position off skates and with knee bent balance on one leg with the other foot off the ground (to the side as if you've done a stroke). Then play around with direction your bent support knee 1-3cms towards the little toes and then back towards the bog toe. try to do this without moving your hips (in front of a miser will help you see this). Notice the leg, glutei and core work needed to isolate these tiny movements. This is what correct skating involves but its harder on wheels and your foot will "rock" on the edges if you do the 1-3cms movement too much. Just being aware of this will help heaps.

[@u.e.u.e.]

Good explanation! 😃👍 But when I think about having around 80 bones per feet, lots of individual muscles, tendons and nerves I guess there is more room for making it wrong instead of doing it right. 🤪

[@paulocustodiopersonalizado8706]

I am maratoning her vídeos...só Grateful!!! Thank you só much. I Wonder How can anyone dislike her vídeos!?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Thank you, glad it helps. Please consider voting for me in the BigWheelBlading 2020 Awards for "Best KZbin channel". I'd really appreciate it x bigwheelblading.com/bwbs-2020-best-of-blading-awards-finalists/ KZbin channel is category 19 and you can vote in as many or few categories as you wish. Voting ends 31st Dec. Thank you x

[@masteArthur1999]

This very useful information Thank you

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@_cedric_]

From experiencing it myself, it seems this pain can also be triggered by using the heal break for repeated and long times, like during a step and long downhill.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Not at all. The heel brake is harmless. I guess you may be using it incorrectly.

[@guarandamorannicolle7369]

I have problems and pain in my low back since I skate,

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Please check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-YiJyumc6Ue5Y

[@karimali675]

Thank you so mach for helping i love to see any thing from u i am karim ali from Egypt 😉😀

[@SkatefreshVideos]

So nice of you, thanks. Keep skating and learning.

[@JFeldman22]

Thanks soo much Asha! Would you mind telling me what specifically to buy when it comes to the “footies”? I really appreciate your contribution!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Powerslide Footies and MyFit Footies are the ones I use. I use 2mm but they also come thicker in 3mm. I prefer the taller ones rather than the shorter ones for speed skates.

[@unusualamsterdam]

What about V-ing as a cause?

[@imbadatlife1377]

I'm getting arch pain. My skates fit perfect and I'm not putting them too tight. Any advice pleazs

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Arch pain is also caused by tension in the feet probably because your weight is too far back in your skates from not enough correct knee bend. Name sure your knee caps are covering your toes. Really try to feel your feet when you skate. Are your toes wiggleable and relaxed? With arch pain they are probably stiff inside your boots.

[@billB101]

So where does one get those neoproene footies from? Edit: powerslide, found them. Also ( especially with hockey and laceup skates ) lacebite can be a big problem with the anterior tibial tendon, basically just don't lace them up too tight around this area.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

That's the precise reason I love quads with a top ankle strap. Gives you the support without the lace bite. Quads have less (zero) sideways wobble issues (you're standing on a brick) so you don't as much ankle support as on inline skates. But it's useful to have the laces pretty tight up the ankle to give you as much support as possible. Quaddie tend to have less knee bend that incliners and for them the effects of this are MUCH more severe than for incliners (because Qud wheel base front-back is sooooo much shorter than an incliners so the backwards wobble potential is much higher....and with less knee bend that much more likely...... Basically knees bent for all!

[@Kornelia_the_cornetto]

Hi Asha! Could you maybe do a video of some drills you can do to learn edge control.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

There are a bunch of videos already on the channel about edge control usually u see titles about correct stride technique. It’s all about that. Plus in some of the beginner vids. I’ll try find you some links when I’m at the computer

[@sulkoma]

i get pain on my outer edges of my feet, I only started a few days ago feels very achy after 10-20 minutes to the point where I have to take them off is that just my body getting used to using little muscles to stabilise myself? ever heard of people with that issue? I'm hoping it'll be similar to pain felt from a bike seat if you haven't rode for a long time

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. It's hard to say without seeing you. It could be a bad posture but judging from what you said it sounds like those skates are too narrow for you. If the pain is around the toe box area it's definitely too narrow. I don't know what model your skates are but for example Powerslide skates tend to be narrow so people with wide feet will feel them uncomfortable. This is especially important with hard boots. If your skates are brand new the liner adapts to you during a break-in period, but it depends on the model. The liner may adapt but the plastic will stay the same.

[@cristinagabriel4225]

hum😔 qeria ter entendido😞

[@gabihrd]

tbm

[@jmarden3529]

Where can I buy the little sock sleeves?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. They are called "footies" and you can find them in skate shops, or check www.powerslide.com/MYFIT-Parts

[@KUMAR_BOBBY621]

Thanks

[@geraldinereyes7711]

Haciendo memoria, el dolor que causaba el patinar fue lo que me desanimo a continuar de patinar. Siempre tuve dolor aún así patinaba pero el dolor hacía que mi experiencia al patinar no fuese placentera como debería. Según lo que entiendo y porque mi inglés no está perfeccionado todo está en donde ponemos el peso en los pies y necesito ver eso porque jamás lo he identificado como tal. Entonces según lo que entiendo debemos tener ajuste en el area de los tobillos para ayudar con la pisada de manera que el peso se dirija en la dirección correcta para evitar el dolor cierto?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

SI exacto. Tu peso debería estar en la parte adelante de tus pies en cada momento en patines. La mayoría de la gente lo tengan en el medio del pie o cerca del talon. Esto es lo que causa la tension en los dedos del pie que causan los dolores. Flexionando las rodillas mas es como vas a poner tu peso mas adelante. Espero que esto te ayuda. Puedes sentir tus pies enquanto patinas? Puedes identificar donde esta tu peso? Esto te ayudara mucho. Suerte x

[@alveslopes7581]

Tenho q aprender inglês.pow🤔

[@felipenogueira7518]

Não perca tempo, a maioria dos vídeos com técnicas diferenciadas estão em inglês, inclusive aprendo muito com o Shaun do ShopTask, recomendo o canal dele tbm, e a Asha é uma das melhores sem dúvida.

[@alveslopes7581]

@@felipenogueira7518 vlw

[@mellenamanda854]

Where can i buy the powerslide footies

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. The footies are sold in skate shops and online. You can find footies in www.bladeville.com for example. Asha recommends the high cut ones.

[@attilakun7850]

Somehow I injured both of my knees while skating. I didn't fall but after skating I always felt stiffness in them. After my last session, it was especially bad. Now I spent more than a week at home keeping my legs straight because my knees become swollen if I stand for more than a couple minutes. It's getting better but it's a very slow recovery. It's probably due to my shitty form though: I started only a month ago so I have very little idea what I'm doing.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

I'm sorry to hear this. I've heard of this problem many times with beginner skaters. It could be that the muscles in your legs above and below the knees are not strong enough yet to hold the correct skating form. I highly recommend that you check out my free beginner videos and do the exercises off skates (when your knees feel better) and see if copying the correct technique feels less painful. Maybe you could strengthen the muscles off skates doing daily practice of what you see in the videos, before then trying to repeat it on skates later? Click Free Trial next to the video on this page. inlineskatecourse.com/how-to-skate-beginner/

[@attilakun7850]

@@SkatefreshVideos Thanks Asha! I'll definitely return to this once I recovered fully.

[@emrahozdemir293]

You re the best!!!

[@lifeofkms2750]

Howndo you relieve shin pain? I'm rocking an aggressive set up. 58inch with anti rockers

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. I have experimented this pain myself. It may be caused by muscles and/or ankle being too tight, but there are some other conditions. Overtraining and hits on hard surfaces will not help. So be careful with your landings and how shock absorbing your boots are. If you have fallen arches as I do you should wear special insoles to avoid an imbalanced ankle. To relieve the pain you will need to stretch that shin muscle called tibialis anterior. To do that sit down on the floor and do like a 4 with your legs, take your ankle with one hand and with the other take your foot and make 10 circles with it in both directions. Also in the same position take that foot and apply some pressure like trying to pull it towards your body (15 secs). Another stretching exercise is to kneel on carpet or grass and then sit down with your butt touching your heels with feet extended. This position is not really easy for most adults, so do it VERY gently. It's not necessary to sit completely, the point is to feel the stretch even if you don't even touch your butt with your feet. Sit slowly until you feel the stretch and keep it 15 secs. Always, the point is to feel the tension being released, stretching should never be painful. If you do these exercises before and after skating you'll be fine.

[@claudiavega3894]

This is very helpful! I get outer foot pain and cramps on my arches, which are quite high. Is that also from bad posture and technique?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Pain in the arches is also from tension in the feet over time which yes is from weight in the heels and not the balls of the feet when skating and probably leaning forwards too. Fix those 2 and the mains will probably improve. Let me know how that goes.

[@kristinbatchelor7127]

I have pain on that ball bone you mentioned on the side of my ankle. Could this be from breaking in a new pair of skates as well?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Skatefresh Team. Yes, and some skates will give you pain in that area until their last day, due to your particular anatomy and the particular skate shape. Fallen arches also emphasizes the problem, so it's important to wear orthopedic insoles if you have that. Even in the case your feet are fine, if you have some pronation during skating, that wrong position can give you pain.

[@AG-re3qw]

Thanks. I believe my inmine are a little big on me. Could I put a pad inside ?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. You can but actually skates should fit perfectly, otherwise they give you problems.

[@AG-re3qw]

Yeah I feel a little of pain. In my ankle and my little toe. I don't know I think they are a little big on me but not much. I feel a burning sensation around my ankle and my pinkie toe. And when I lift my feet with skate they are a little loose

[@robertgiacomo2655]

I just got some hard boots and it might be possible to heat mould the inners. My right ankle, where you pinpointed in your video, is hurting. I saw the footies come in different sizes. Which size do I choose if the liners moulding doesn't work?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Get the tall ones for sure. You can also choose between 2mm and 3mm and that depends on if your boots are snug or loose..... hope it all works out for you.

[@khushir956]

i bought skates a few days ago. the arches in my feet started hurting after my first 10-minute try. Is it the wrong size? Is it my flat foot? Is it because my feet aren't yet adjusted to the weight of the skates? somebody help

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. If you have flat feet that's probably the reason for the arch pain. You should wear orthotics or special insoles for flat feet, on and off skates. Inline skates aggravate this condition somehow, especially if your boots are soft or if they are loose, that's why it's important to wear those insoles. I have this problem myself. The insoles help but they are not a miracle, you will need to concentrate to avoid pronation and be conscious about it. In time the right position will be second nature and you will not pronate. To fix pronation check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH2WiHifZdVoiqM I don't think the weight or the size of skates can give you arch pain, their shape could however. If your toes are not squeezing in front, your heel is comfortable and you don't feel lots of pressure on the sides then the size is fine. Sometimes feet have a particular shape that doesn't fit with certain models, but if you do have flat feet and/or you are pronating that's more than likely the reason for your pain.

[@khushir956]

@@SkatefreshVideos Hello Sergio! Yes, I'm looking at some insoles to buy, as well as try a different model out before committing because it has a different liner. Since I'm buying online, finding out the perfect size for my flat foot is a bit of a challenge but I really want a perfectly fitting skate. I shall let you know the verdict of my experiments, because I know a lot of people struggle with this and there is very little coverage over this issue.

[@fabeeta1]

Hi! I’m so glad i stumbled upon your video. I’ve been roller skating 3 months in a row almost 4 days a week, and i was improving but the pain i feel is tremendous and i’m thinking about quitting. I feel pain in the metatarsals and toes until they get num. Some advise? Thank u so much! 😘

[@SkatefreshVideos]

It could be what I'm talking about in the video, tension in the toe tendons due to your weight being on the middle or heel part of your feet/foot due to insufficient knee bend. OR your skates could be too narrow for you and are applying pressure on the foot sideways (ie where big and little toe bunion bones would be). To learn the correct knee bend (and if you're missing that out, I recommend you try this full beginner lesson as you may have missed this info when you started and now have a bad habit of not enough knee bend). It's on my website but this video could be the difference between you stopping skating (I really don't want that) and you continuing with a new happy tpainfree normal. Hope it works for you. Click the Beginner starter pack option on this page; skatefresh.com/how-to-quad-roller-skate-courses/ Please let me know what you discover.

[@missbabybiker]

Hi Asha, I realise this is an older video but wonder if I could ask your thoughts. I went to see a podiatrist (NHS) a couple of days ago regarding getting pain in the ball of both feet when walking. It was a long wait for just over a year from referral, so I don't have the same level of pain as I did a year ago. The pain is in the metatarsal head area. GP suspected Morton's neuromas, but the podiatrist said it isn't neuromas after full examination. She did say that I have lax ligaments though and has given me foot strengthening exercises. When asked about what exercise I do, she was happy about walking or cycling, but said no to inline skating. I didn't think at the time to ask why not, but I'm confused about the why to no skating. I'm beginner level so no fast skating or anything complex = basic balance, posture, stopping, starting and turning. As I used to own/ride horses and cycle when I can, I fully understand the reason for maintaining good posture. I'm 5'6", weigh 10 stone (UK size 12) and 56 years old (female). I'm just confused about why I shouldn't skate. She didn't give a reason. Thank you.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Skatefresh Team. I'm replying here because Asha usually replies only in the most recent videos, due to the amount of work she always has. Nevertheless, we share the same opinion most of the time. Neither of us is a doctor so we couldn't diagnose your case. What we do know about is stances, technique, etc. I can say for sure that during skating you do have to put your weight on the ball of the foot ALL the time. Obviously, this applies to the support leg, the action leg is light, and both legs alternate these roles continuously. Sometimes you do transfer your weight to other areas for a couple of seconds (or less) because certain tricks/turns require that, but inexorably you will always come back to the ball of the foot, otherwise your weight goes to your heels and that's how falls happen. Skates must be snug in order to keep your feet still and to avoid them making strange efforts within the boots. This guarantees that your skates feel as part of your body and therefore you will have control over them. Now... having very tight skates can affect your feet, that's why it's so important to try skates out and make sure they are comfortable before buying them. Tight skates can numb toes, and skates that exceed your size give you problems as well. Just like it is with shoes. Tight shoes are not good for people who have bunions, for example, because they make it worse. That might be the reason why the podiatrist said no to skating, because obviously wearing the boots so much time or so frequently may affect your condition. However, you are not the only one in the world who has a foot problem. Lots of people do and they still skate, I have flat foot and wear special insoles, Asha has bunions, etc. What I suggest is that you get a second opinion from another orthopedic surgeon, if possible get an appointment with a doctor especialized in sports medicine. From what you described I would believe you can still skate, but probably wearing an extra support, wearing a bandage or finding a boot that will make you feel comfortable but in control. That search may seen strenuous but it's how most of us overcome this kind of problem. The strengthening exercises are good and you should continue doing them, no matter what you have I'm sure they wouldn't do you any harm. Again, I'm not a doctor and I have not even seen images, so take my words with a bit of salt. Have in count that neuromas can be detected through ultrasound and MRI.

[@missbabybiker]

@SkatefreshVideos Thank you for your detailed reply Sergio. To be honest, the podiatrist didn't say why I shouldn't skate, just that I shouldn't. She did say that I don't have neuromas. I didn't think to ask her at the time. I've seen a GP since then and after going through my entire medical history, she said there's nothing to point to an inflammatory arthritis so no need to see a rheumatologist. I did get a referral for a physio assessment, but that isn't until 30th June, but right now, I'm feeling frustrated about being told not to skate but without any reasoning. The GP I saw (she was a locum, not my regular GP) also said that with recurring joint pain in many joints, along with ligament laxity, means I have borderline joint hypermobility syndrome. I know that I do need to exercise to keep my muscles, especially core muscles, strong to support my joints because my ligaments just aren't quite doing the job they should be. Due to being frustrated with the long wait to see any NHS practitioners, I have made an appointment to see an osteopath. I will be seeing their osteopath who is the most highly experienced with complex musculoskeletal conditions, so will ask him about skating while at my appointment on Saturday. My skates are - one pair of Oxelo Fit3 4 x 76mm and two pairs of Playlife GT 3 x 110mm. The Oxelos fit my feet nicely, like they hug my feet while still being able to wriggle my toes. My toes don't quite touch the front on the inside of the boots. My Playlife GTs are one pair of size 6 (EU 39) and one pair of size 7 (EU 41). I bought both because I wasn't sure which size would fit best. The size 6 fit my feet in the same way as the Oxelos, with the size 7 Playlife GTs having slightly more room in front of my toes (so in that brand, along with any other Powerslides, I must be in between sizes). I have not yet been outside skating on the Playlife GTs, but have worn both pairs in the house to get a feel for the bigger wheels. On my Oxelos, I was out skating a few times last summer learning how to balance, move off, skate in straight lines, stop using the T stop and the heel brake and I also practiced how to fall correctly. I was able to do simple turns and crossovers the second time I went out on them. I didn't lose my balance or fall at any time (other than my controlled practice falls onto my knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards) although, as I suspect any beginner would be, I was a little bit wobbly to begin with due to being new to having 4 inline wheels on my feet. My fitness is at a reasonable level because I'm out walking for at least an hour a day around local fields and woodland with my dog. I also have a mountain bike (for the posture I need so as to not aggravate my back problems). Then, there's the muscle memory I have from decades of owning and riding horses and working in physical manual jobs. I chose inline skating as another way to exercise, in addition to walking and cycling, because it's a very good form of low impact exercise for someone with back problems like I have, to help maintain my core muscle strength and cardio. My reason for buying the Playlife GT 3 x 100s is that where I live, the only places to skate around here are quiet rural country roads = bigger wheels to cope with the rougher surface and grit thrown onto the centre of the roads by cars, especially around junctions. Due to the podiatrist saying no to skating, I've been wearing my Oxelos around the house because I do feel they help with balance and muscle strength (the left one weighs 1.1kg and the right, with heel brake, weighs 1.2kg = good weight training for my feet, legs and core 😉). Thank you again for your detailed reply, and could you please pass on to Asha that I love her videos 😊

[@marioramirez338]

Which kind of skate you recommended. Fitness ir freestyle. And tour favorite brand. Thank you.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. The kind of skates depends on what you want to do. Freestyle skates are more versatile and have more support than the fitness ones but they are also heavier, costly, and more uncomfortable at the beginning, in general. Fitness skates are usually enough to begin and have fun. Asha's favorite brand for skates is Powerslide but you must understand that is a very personal choice. Asha's feet are narrow so the Powerslide skates fit her great.

[@stefand1614]

Asha. I purchased Powerslide Edge 80 on your advice. I just want to ask you about them. They are hardboots. But they are sooo hard so I cannot strap them properly around my ankle. Do you have a solution for that? The size is right for me.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hard boots are what I recommend as they provide MUCH better support and therefore control than soft boots. BUT they do take some time to break in and it's a process. Try not to over wear them in the first outings which can then bruise or make your ankles sore (I did that last weekend with 5+5hrs on new skates). I assume your ankle bones hurt with the pressure form the hard boot sideways yes? It takes time for your foot to make space inside. You can also try Footies which are neuroprene ankle protectors which I always wear and help in this stage. Always get the High Cut not low. Also making a "doughnut" shape out of sponge or padding with your ankle bone in the centre of the small hole can help distribute the pressure away from the tip of the ankle bone. Give it time. www.skateatsea.uk/powerslide-myfit-footies

[@mastibangla2411]

Nice

[@klo3525]

I have pain in my inner arch area what is wrong? I do not have flat feet

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Maybe you are letting your ankles to rock in. It's a very common mistake in beginners. The wheels should be perpendicular to the floor, not tilted.

[@klo3525]

@@SkatefreshVideos hi there! Thank you for answering is there a video to talk more about? I don’t quite understand?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. You can see it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH2WiHifZdVoiqM

[@Karannnnn.]

I'm not getting foot cramp but I'm always feeling like after 2 min I'm going to get a foot cramp but only in one leg

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Apply some massages to your feet before starting and you will feel better. You can see the massages here kzbin.info/www/bejne/haC1namniqyCm6s

[@josealejan1]

Buenos días, quisiera comprar unos patines de 3 ruedas de 100 m. Sabes de algunos? Cuento con unos $2,500 pesos mexicanos. Si es por mercado libre o Amazon mejor. Gracias de antemano. De buena calidad. 👍✌️Soy de México y aquí en dónde vivo en Chetumal Quintana Roo no hay tiendas de patines, espero pueda ayudarme. :)

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hola. Soy Sergio del Team Skatefresh. Patines de buena calidad son los de marca reconocida como Powerslide, Rollerblade, Seba, FR, K2, Roces, Flying Eagle. También hay otras marcas especializadas en aggressive o speed. No podemos recomendar un modelo en particular ya que cada pie es distinto y cada persona tiene distintas necesidades. La línea Next de Powerslide le ha dado buenos resultados a muchos estudiantes de Asha así que parece ser un patín que se adapta bien. Comprar online es muy arriesgado porque el tamaño debe coincidir perfectamente y la comodidad es importante. La compra online es conveniente siempre y cuando haya garantía de devolución.

[@josealejan1]

@@SkatefreshVideos OK gracias. Que le parecen los hondar de tres ruedas para hacer rutas?

[@SirScavenger]

I seem to get that foot pain when I'm skating backwards on ice or when I'm in hockey rollerblades. I'll try and bend my knees more, hopefully the pain will go away.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hard to know why without seeing you. Hockey skates are usually pretty tough and ice needs usually a little less knee bend than Inlines..... any pronation?

[@SirScavenger]

@@SkatefreshVideos I'm not sure about the pronation, I have normal arches and I'm skating with Bauer RS inlines and the insoles probably aren't the best. I'm thinking of replacing the insoles with something better.

[@Jaedeok82]

My skates seem comfortable, but any time I wear an inline skate, my right ankle -bone- hurts. I'm feeling it after skating, and there's like a bone bruise going on at the very front of the ankle bone. My left foot feels just fine, and has no issues with that ankle. It's really bizzare. Any ideas?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

When you say "front of the ankle bone" where exactly do you mean? Do you mean the tip of the medial maliollus, the bumpy sticky out park of the ankle, level with the achilles tendon? And is it the inside of the ankle or the outside of the ankle? You need to be a bit more specific if I'm going to help you. But mainly it's very hard for me to comment unless I know thee exact location of the pain AND see your skating. In 95% of cases, most ankle/foot pain is caused by incorrect technique and not the equipment. But I can only assess this by watching you skate. But let's start with the location first, OK? Look at an anatomy image and then describe it better please.

[@fabianasantana308]

Parece um vídeo bom.pna q não entendo nada

[@bnguyenp6]

Hi Asha I have the pain at the bottom of my feet. Could you suggest what to do. Thanks

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Bottom of your feet where? The entire footprint? Toes, ball of foot, arch or heel???? One foot or both?

[@muhamadnasron]

@@SkatefreshVideos mine at whole footprint! (To be exact, strongest pain at the ball of the footprint, both left n right)

[@Sergikphoto]

Al final, vas a conseguir que después de 15 años vuelva a patinar. El problema es que para mí, volver a patinar significará más dolor. Llevo tres cirugías en los pies, tenía 10 años en ese momento. Al antiguo dolor ahora se suma artrosis degenerativa lo que todo se traduce en dolor crónico. A pesar de todo aprendí a patinar de manera autodidacta cuando tenía 25 años, pero terminé por dejarlo porque no conseguía avanzar y tenía que soportar mucho dolor. Ahora entiendo el motivo por el que siempre me costaba mejorar y con tus vídeos, los orígenes del dolor (además del que sufro debido a las operaciones). Te veo y me encantaría volver a sentir la inercia y la gravedad. Ahora tengo 48 años, con estar una hora intensa de push and glide me basta, pero sé que sería muy duro. Para ir bien debería encontrar una bota de freeskate bien rígida y acolchada, quizas de 4 ruedas para bajar el centro de gravedad y corregir todos los problemas de pronación derivados de la debilidad de mis tobillos, pies y forma de pisar. Saludos Asha, me das mucha envidia 😞😜

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Sinto mucho que has tenido de superar dolores con tu patinaje. Estoy de acuerdo de que 4 ruedas te ayudará para bajar el centro de gravedad que sera mas fácil de 3 ruedas mayores. Suerte con todo!

[@Gotowaniejestproste]

SUPER 👍

[@andreschairez8825]

So cool, thanks! So whats the best suggestion? Keep the knee bend as much as we can?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Knees should be bent to the point they cover your toes, so when you look down you will not be able to see your feet at all.

[@andreschairez8825]

@@SkatefreshVideos thanks! It does make sense and is a good reference

[@priyankachoubey5722]

My boy is 4.5. I bought viva inline skates for him. Whenever he skates his ankle leans inwards. Sometimes he complains about knee pain. I am not sure what to do. I don’t want him to stop skating but I am scared this posture can hurt his bones in long term. I am not having anyone to answer my questions. I really need help. Please answer me. 1. Is everyone have their ankles leaning inward ? I mean is this part of learning? 2. Is viva inline skates good choice? 3. Can this posture hurt bones or result into joint pain? Please do reply.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. That posture is definitely BAD and can affect ligaments and tendons in ankles, knees and even hips. Ankles should not rock in nor out. They should be straight and the wheels should be perpendicular to the floor, not tilted. It's a very common mistake and needs to be corrected as soon as possible, otherwise it can lead to injuries. The pain is just a sign that something is going wrong. One thing you can do is to do the laces and adjust buckles properly, sometimes ankles fall in because the skates are not snug enough, also it happens if the legs are open wide. That's very common between kids. To keep a good beginner's stride steps must be short and the distance between feet should be about one skate width, no more than that. To see how the stride should be you can check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYfQdGdrgK19bNk I don't know the brand you mentioned, sometimes low-end skates are so bad that can hurt you. Good brands are Rollerblade, Powerslide, K2, Seba/FR, Micro, Flying Eagle. I'm not saying the skates your boy has are bad, but it could be the case. Try adjusting them properly and correcting the posture.

[@priyankachoubey5722]

@@SkatefreshVideos thank you so much Asha. I will try it. N I hope it will correct his posture. Will contact you again if face any issue.

[@priyankachoubey5722]

@@SkatefreshVideos I want ask one more thing. Some people here are saying I should massage my boy’s leg daily to make his muscles stronger only then he can perform inline skates. Is it correct to do skating initially hot oil massage required?

[@freshasadaisy4782]

Footies rock.

[@danarardipranata5868]

Hi, I want to ask I was born with left blind eye Now i am 28 years old With my condition, can i start inline skating?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Sure you can. Believe it or not there are skaters who are even 100% blind.

[@danarardipranata5868]

@@SkatefreshVideos oh wow, its my first time i hear that thank you very much. I will starting to learn inline skating

[@ΦωτεινηΤσακνάκη-ξ6μ]

Hi Asha! Your video was very useful! Personally, i feel pain in the front part of my foot, at the big toe and the area under it, most of the times I have cramps the next day after skating. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot! Greetings from Athens, Greece

[@SkatefreshVideos]

To help the cramps next day I suggest proper foot and ankle stretching after skating and even the next day. I do this after most skates as otherwise I can also get achy or cramps feet afterwards. The feet take a lot of strain skating and all those tiny muscles are used hugely.

[@eliaspratt8690]

Hey asha! Im struggling getting comfortable in the scissor position on skates. Its my fourth day, and im fairly comfortable skating forward with my feet parallel, but I want to learn to brake and in order to do that, I need to be able to scissor. Do you have any tips?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Yes! When I started skating years ago it was impossible for me to do the scissors, so don't worry, it's normal. It'll come with time. The idea is to practice half scissors first, so you will put your front skate just half way forward. Practice it over and over, and when you feel more comfortable try the full scissors. Besides, try to place some more weight on the back leg. Once you get it you'll love it. It doesn't only allow you to stop, it also provides you a safe and comfortable place to rest when you're not pushing. If you are right-handed you will probably feel better when your right foot is forward, and the right skate should be the one with the brake attached. If you are left-handed is the other way around. For a complete progression about heel brake please check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/d36XoaevmteAqNE And of course you have the online video training by Asha at www.skatefresh.com which is way more detailed that anything she films for KZbin.

[@amvnightcore9886]

"Tenden up, tenden down"

[@ericbernardi8116]

...nothing happens there if I bend or stretch my legs... It really only comes out if I lift the toes...

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Did you try the knee straightening with all your weight in that leg like gliding? Then watch the tendon area....

[@fabianasantana308]

☹Não entendo a língua q tem.q comprar a tornozeleira qual compro aqui no Brasil

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Oi. Sou o Sergio do Team Skatefresh. Asha explica que não dobrar o joelho pode criar estresse desnecessário no pé e causar dor. As tornozeleiras que ela usa são chamadas "footies", são feitas de neoprene. São para segurar melhor mas é uma escolha pessoal, ela acha confortável usar as meias bem finas e, acima disso, os footies. Você pode perguntar sobre esses footies em lojas onde eles vendem patins Powerslide, mas nem todas as lojas vendem footies. Eles vêm em diferentes espessuras de 1 mm, 2 mm e 3 mm www.powerslide.com/Powerslide-MYFIT-Footies-LOW-2mm

[@fabianasantana308]

@@SkatefreshVideos muito Obrigada pelo.retorno. ,Obrigada mesmo vou comprar .

[@Michael_A_Lewis]

Hi Asha. I get pain on the inside of my left ankle only. I'm wondering if I have wonky legs :( My right ankle has never had pain at all. Its from pressure and not rubbing. Do you think one of my ankles sticks out further than the other? Do you have any advise for solving the problem? Apart from that the skates are so comfortable I would hate to have to replace them.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. You are probably pronating with that left ankle.

[@Michael_A_Lewis]

@@SkatefreshVideos Thanks for the reply. I'll look into this.

[@melissachan9660]

I'm a beginner and I love your videos. I wanted to ask if it's possible to do slalom skating with the typical recreational skates? Any disadvantages from doing so? At some stage I would like to get to a level that I can start giving freestyle slalom a try.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. It's possible but not the best option. The typical recreational skates have soft boots, therefore you will not have the great control that comes with freestyle skates and their rigid or semi-rigid boots. You can start with recreational skates and the most basic tricks but as you progress you will feel the need to upgrade to freestyle skates sooner or later. In slalom there are lots of changes in weight distribution, direction, etc. so the skates must be responsive. Soft boots are too forgiving so the moves will not be as sharp as you want them to be. There are also tricks where you go on one or two wheels and to do that you need proper support. If you don't have it you will be squeezing your toes.

[@CrocAU]

I see some redness around bunion there, do you have pain in that area? I have really bad pain early on after putting skates on on my right foot in that area due to bunion but it seems to go away after few minutes

[@SkatefreshVideos]

I'm glad your pain goes away. No I don't have pain there, only when I have new boots which need wearing in and they are tighter than normal. My feet were squeezed into skates from the age of 10 and were often too small and tight so my bunions started early!

[@patsy1610]

Thanks a lot Asha! What kind of roller have you? Rollerblade or what else?

[@SkatefreshVideos]

I wear Powerslide Trinity Taus 3x110 (about to switch to Hardcore Evos). Both are dreamy.

[@wendyhoff2308]

Hi Asha, I really like your videos! Sometimes after I skate I have knee pain that is not normal post workout muscle soreness. I’m trying to learn how to plow stop and I’m getting the hang of it but I do wonder if it puts pressure on my knees in a harmful way. Not sure if it’s something my body needs to adjust to or if I might be using an incorrect technique that is hurting me. Would love to hear more about protecting knees in skating. (I’m skating usually on quads. 40 years old, generally fit from strength training.)

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. It's difficult to say if your position is incorrect without seeing you. The correct technique for the Plow is explained here kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3y3dYSVl6-Fd8U It doesn't hurt your knees at all. Pressure is on your thigh muscles, not your knees, but that's tricky. Being on quads makes it harder because you don't have edges. You could try the Stepping Plow instead which is similar but easier. The explanation is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZWYd2ZjdrmYbKc That video is in Portuguese but I guess you'll still understand. And if you are interested in learning progressively with exercises I recommend Asha's online courses. There are some specific for quads that include tricks and several ways to stop, also the Plow or Plough.

[@ayoubaribi4950]

Thank you ❤️🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@gregorywandersaround6178]

I haven't skated in three months!

[@SkatefreshVideos]

What? Why? The world is skating now. Join us 🙏🏽

[@amvnightcore9886]

I am a begginer that's why watching your entire playlist lol

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Excellent! If you want even better vids than my KZbin stuff check out my beginner free trials. There is 1 for every course and on this page you'll see 3 Beginner (yellow) courses, each one has a real class. skatefresh.com/learn-to-skate-online/ But start with this beginner free trial. Skipping this will give you bad habits in the future. skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-beginner-level-full-course/

[@BAPOENAM]

This is myproblem..,,

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Great! Now you know how to fix it. You can do it!

[@cliffrock3470]

Today was my first day n i realises with was wrong that i had such pain in 10 min

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Well done. Now you can fix it. Check out my 2 FREE online classes for complete beginners (as if you're in a real class with me). All the info I give complete beginners that then changes the next 3 months for them. Click Free Trial on this page and don't get bad habits that later need a lot of work to change. skatefresh.com/product/how-to-skate-beginner-level-full-course/ Let me know how it goes x

[@saifrockz6690]

I believe it could be Flat Feet or other reasons too 🤔

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Yes, flat feet also contributes to a bad stance and therefore generates pain, that's why it's necessary to wear orthopaedic insoles in those cases.

[@liudizzle]

I recently got a pair of Powerslide Kaze 3x110 and only the left skate rubs against my inner ankle bone. After an hour of riding it becomes excruciatingly painful. I’ve tried heat molding, footies, thick socks, frame adjustments, nothing helps. They still are a blast to ride so I tough it out and only ride them once every two weeks to let the foot heal. I’ve never had any foot pain with Seba or Rollerblade so I guess Powerslide is not meant for me.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

This is the unfortunate truth, that one skate cannot fit all feet. In Seba's my heel moves around sideways and they are agony after a while. Feet are such odd weird things and soooo individually shaped. I suspect your foot is a bit wide. PS are narrow unless you go up a size and then they can be dreamy. Trying on before buying is the solution but this isn't always possible. Finding the right pair is a perfect day!

[@AliUsman-vz6xf]

💯💯💯

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Glad this was helpful

[@manhonlee7691]

👍

[@YTmarianna]

That explains a lot 😂thx

[@robbrenton9438]

Powerslide skates are a huge culprit in giving large amounts of footpain 🤣 Go SEBA FR ! 👌

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Many ppl buy Powerslide skates too small as they are a snug-fit shape. In Sebas my very narrow heel moves sideways which creates pain in other places. One skate is unlikely to fit all feet. This is why I urge ppl to support their local skate shops where they exist so you can try on different brands and sizes and get something that FITS your feet. The online buying of skates is part of the reason so many ppl are having trouble I’m afraid 😟

[@germanmanfredi]

@@ginoeelen6374 I want to do that to my powerslide Imperials. How would you do it?

[@robbrenton9438]

@@germanmanfredi heat gun

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Hi. This is Sergio from Team Skatefresh. Imperial boots are NOT heat moldable, their liners are. This must be done in an oven at a skate shop with temperature and time under control. Doing it with some other methods is dangerous. In the best case you can damage the finish, and most of the time the plastic goes back to its previous shape once the heat is gone, so there is no point on doing it in the first place.

[@germanmanfredi]

@@SkatefreshVideos Exactly!

[@Exen88]

I think I found out my issue - i was leaning inwards more with my left foot. I decided to work on not leaning inwards and letting my leg rest on the side walls of the shoe. Also this first boot I ever bought isn’t the greatest.

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Yes you were pronating...... that’s the other main cause of foot or ankle pain.....

[@Exen88]

@@SkatefreshVideos oh I like Asha’s correct terminology. I feel smarter now lol

[@Deadbond1]

So proper knee bend will solve the problem. Btw the skin you're wearing is a killer 🤩

[@SkatefreshVideos]

It seems so unconnected but I've tested this with literally hundreds of skaters and for many of them, when they start using the correct (full) knee bend, the pressure on that ankle tendon stops and the pains and swelling then go down. It took me years to discover this, or to make the connection but now if a skater points to that rough location then this is where I start. This tends to solve about 80% of people's pain.

[@licisam1973]

me encantaron tus pantalones, mayas o como se llamen, me recordó a una falda que yo tenia de ese color , todos me la chuleaban. y ahora yo te chuleo tus pantalones. :)

[@SkatefreshVideos]

Gracias! Compre en 2 colores...... me gusta el 'look' metálico.