Plantar Fasciitis - anyone able to exercise through it?

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  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
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  • sheltrk
    sheltrk Posts: 111 Member
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    What do calf muscles have to do with plantar fasciitis? The pain is from the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole (bottom surface) of the foot. It is often caused by overuse of the plantar fascia or arch tendon of the foot. Stretching the foot will help. Not calf raises.
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    According to my podiatrist, most people with PF have arch problems, leading to a stiff Achilles tendon. If your Achilles tendon is inflexible, your foot is forced to compensate when you walk, which leads to PF. This leads to a negative spiral (of pain!). By stretching out the calf, you stretch out the Achilles, easing the work load on your foot. I don't know if calf raises help, but calf dips help me. Stand with tip-toes on the edge of a chair, grabbing the back of chair with hands. Lower heels, stretching calves. Works for me!
  • Winston1717
    Winston1717 Posts: 184
    Had it real bad in my right foot for six months. Hurt like a mutha! Was able to do my work outs etc...would even feel better right after exercising but later on.... or if I had to get up in the middle of the night it was torturous!! Did ice, stretching, everything...my friends that had it said...."you got it for at least 6 months" and they were right. Finally worked itself out though. PS I got and still have Power Step inserts for my both running and regular shoes...they work great.
  • millerne
    millerne Posts: 17 Member
    I struggled with it, could hardly walk after doing 1-2k of my usual 6k run.

    Managed to get through it with the old trick of being very rough rubbing/massaging my foot/rolling on a golf ball and got better footwear.

    Good luck I know how tough this can be, if it can take down a giant like Albert Pujols mere mortals like me feel less daft struggling with it

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