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So my wife bought me some new flip flops which I love and whammo I felt the first tiny tinge of PF on my inner left heel. I have my biggest race of the year coming up this Sunday. My question: Is PF an all or nothing proposition? Can I ditch the flip flops and ice and stretch like crazy and nip this in the bud? I've heard once you get it you have to deal with it for a while. |
| asddfdffdsa |
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I've had PF many times, but it's never stopped me from running. Yes, rest is probably best, but everyone is different in regard to what they're comfortable doing. |
| President Kardashian |
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From one Flip Flopper to another you ned to use my favorite remedy of the golf ball. The golf ball is the answer to all of the world's problems. |
| Dip Shitton, DDS |
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lots of stretching of the achilles and calves massage plantar hard with thumbs |
| Mr Peanut |
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Ironically, I'm wearing flip flops to cure my Plantar Fasciitis. Which goes to show what a strange and varied condition PF is. Well-meaning people will tell you "you must do x" or "you mustn't do y" but really you're going to have to digest the advice and then figure out for yourself what works for you. Having said that, here are some things that have worked for me (but might not for you): very flexible shoes, including flip flops; aggressive stretching and massage, especially of calves; self-administered Graston-style scraping of Plantar Fascia; Strassburg Sock; lots of walking. What hasn't worked for me: rest; inserts; ice; golf or other balls. I ran a marathon last fall after a couple of months of minor symptoms and had an acute bout during the race (which I couldn't finish) that has hampered me since. I'm only now starting to train again after several months of off and on running. Good luck. |
| Ditto Here |
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I agree 100% with the person above. The golf ball did nothing for me but "aggressive stretching and massage, especially of calves; self-administered Graston-style scraping of Plantar Fascia; Strassburg Sock; lots of walking" all worked. For me, aggressive stretching was a light pre-run stretch of 3x10 seconds before. At least a 60 second hold right after a run. Then coming back later for a long 3 minute hold to really make sure fascia released. I would suggest ordering an NMT tool and really getting in and digging and massaging in the areas in which you are having issues and pain. Invest in some money for some soft-tissue work in the lower legs as well. |
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If you eliminated the problem. (the sandals) there's no reason to do anything special. It'll go away on its own. |
| Umm drum |
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Exactly, I was in exactly the same situation 6 weeks ago. Dropped the flip-flops and now no more pain at all. |