Plantar Fasciitis

[MikeMartial]

I realize this is a cardio forum, but the way I look at it, you don't get this standing around doing biceps curls and looking in a mirror.

Anways, I ramped up my running this summer, doing 5k runs and intervals. I've decreased my time into the low 20's on the 5k, and that I'm happy with.

What I'm NOT happy with is developing PF in my left foot; I think a combo of running more, training on a hardwood dojo floor, and moving into a new house with hardwood and tile has all had a hand in this.

What I've done so far:

1) Brand new shoes, fit specifically at a runner's store by a runner. This was at the beginning of summer. Shoes rock, zero probs there.
2) New insoles - This was after the fact, at the advice of my chiro
3) Icing my foot - just started
4) Rolling my sole with a tennis ball. I'm surprised at how much this hurts compared to my right.
5) NSAIDs - Ibuprofen, seems like everyday now.
6) Enzymes - Dunno if they work or not, but in theory they are supposed to be anti-inflammtory if taken on an empty stomach. What I take
7) Laid off the running; this sucks, because I was seeing some serious progress, and huge cardio benefits during TKD and MT.

Am I missing anything? Has anyone else dealt with this before?

 

[Gymgurl]

No sounds about right..You can try heel inserts....which could be why your Dr. told ya new inserts. They are about 1/4 inch thick....does help. I know you can run when you have this, but your better off to rest it. You can also order this support thing (lol I can get the name) that you sleep in that stretches that tendon while you sleep. So me runners claims this really helps

 

[PavlovsCat]

I realize this is a cardio forum, but the way I look at it, you don't get this standing around doing biceps curls and looking in a mirror.

Anways, I ramped up my running this summer, doing 5k runs and intervals. I've decreased my time into the low 20's on the 5k, and that I'm happy with.

What I'm NOT happy with is developing PF in my left foot; I think a combo of running more, training on a hardwood dojo floor, and moving into a new house with hardwood and tile has all had a hand in this.

What I've done so far:

1) Brand new shoes, fit specifically at a runner's store by a runner. This was at the beginning of summer. Shoes rock, zero probs there.
2) New insoles - This was after the fact, at the advice of my chiro
3) Icing my foot - just started
4) Rolling my sole with a tennis ball. I'm surprised at how much this hurts compared to my right.
5) NSAIDs - Ibuprofen, seems like everyday now.
6) Enzymes - Dunno if they work or not, but in theory they are supposed to be anti-inflammtory if taken on an empty stomach. What I take
7) Laid off the running; this sucks, because I was seeing some serious progress, and huge cardio benefits during TKD and MT.

Am I missing anything? Has anyone else dealt with this before?

I suffered PF while training for a marathon about a year ago. Taping the bottom of my feet allowed me to continue training and got rid of the problem
Here is how to tape them:

http://heelspurs.com/tape.html

Good luck!

 

[TulipPrincess]

I've heard cold laser therapy is good for this and other strains. Also cissus should help you heal. Finally, these are pricey, but helped me a lot with an ankle twist and are supposed to be great for PF: MBT shoes. With a twisted ankle, I could go dancing in these shoes even though walking barefoot was difficult. See http://www.mbt-info.com/CountrySelection.aspx?ReturnUrl=/Default.aspx.

 

[bulge77]

I've heard cold laser therapy is good for this and other strains. Also cissus should help you heal. Finally, these are pricey, but helped me a lot with an ankle twist and are supposed to be great for PF: MBT shoes. With a twisted ankle, I could go dancing in these shoes even though walking barefoot was difficult. See http://www.mbt-info.com/CountrySelection.aspx?ReturnUrl=/Default.aspx.

Be sure and stretch your calves before cardio workouts. Wear athletic shoes as much as possible, don't wear sandals/flip flops. I got that stretching apparatus you are supposed to wear in bed from my podietrist, while it does make you able to walk without that limp when you first get outta bed it really isn't worth the hassle. Do your foot flexes as often as possible, even if you did them 24 hrs straight, it wouldn't be too much. It can take a year or two to completely get rid of, even with treatment