Quote Originally Posted by TheReverand View Post
yes I have been running injured for quite a while now, just trying to manage it, I did have 3 weeks rest before xmas but the injury just flared up as soon as I started again. I was thinking maybe I need a couple of month off, but that thought is unbearable lol
I can understand why you might be cautious of spending more money on treatment if the physio you saw didn't cure the problem. if a fracture was suspected the physio should have referred you for an xray and given appropriate advice, such as not running, as that would aggrevate the issue. I still think you need to get this diagnosed and treated appropriately. the fact that rest for 3 weeks hasn't solved the issue, and neither is running while injured, points to the fact that it isn't going to resolve unless you get some sort of treatment.

I also understand why you ask for a diagnosis from fellow forumites but I'd warn against this as it is no substitute for someone getting hands on and locating the exact point and structure (tendon, bone, muscle, scarring from injury) that is causing the pain. not only are there many structures in the area you are talking about, but you also have to look at extrinsic factors - shoes, running terrain, mileage and a whole host of other issues to get the full picture.