Plantar Fasciitis and Working Out
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Another sufferer. Went for a six mile walk yesterday. It was not good, but I can't quite help myself plus dogs need the exercise as well. I found this blog post to be very helpful http://fitfunmom.com/2012/12/03/how-to-recover-from-plantar-fasciitis-heel-and-arch-pain/0
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Oh, and I was told emphatically to NOT do cortisone shots because it's only a short-term fix. I was really considering that too.
I had the cortisone shots in both my feet under ultra sound. It works, it gives relief if you can't get any any other way. It worked better on one foot than the other, just the luck of the draw.
Arch supports stop the tendon from being stretched flat when walking, supportive walking shoes are a must.
A regular daily anti inflammatory like Mobic (meloxicam) for several weeks.
The exercises that everyone mentions.
I found alternating heat and ice useful.
Massage.
I'm a nurse but was lucky enough to have a job where I could still get off my feet occasionally through the day.
Concrete floors are really hard on the feet.
Hope it settles for you.
Swimming is probably the best option but calorie deficit is the answer to weight loss.
I haven't had the PF back since the injections 2 years ago.0 -
I have had this in the past and it has again returned. The thing that helped me the most was the night splint (made a huge difference) and lots of stretching of your whole leg. Calves and hamstrings especially. This time the pain was in a different area, so I didnt recognize it right away as planter fasciitis, so I was late to start all this stuff.
Something new though, a massage therapist recommended reflexology for plantar fasciitis. I tried it yesterday. I don't know about all the claims they make with that, but it was a very indepth and stretching massage and my feet feel better today already. I can totally see this helping a lot.0 -
I'm not sure if it has been suggested yet or not but you can get inserts for your shoes from Pharmacies that can be quite good for PF.0
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Another sufferer. Went for a six mile walk yesterday. It was not good, but I can't quite help myself...0
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