Has anyone "cured" plantar fasciitis without going to a doctor? If so, how did you go about it? I don't overpronate..at least that's what I've been told at a running shoe store. I run in the Nike Pegasus 30 and Brooks Ghost 6. Do you think replacing the stock insole with an over the counter insole would be a good starting point...I'd hate to miss fall training and races due to plantar fasciitis.
Thanks
yes. But the reasons for PF may vary from person to person.
At first you should reduce your training, ice, massage, ibuprofen. The pain will start to subside. Secondly, begin foot strengthening exercises once it feels a bit better. Thirdly, (this is what cured me)go on barefoot walks for an hour plus. Make sure your calves are flexible. In the morning you will notice the pain has nearly disappeared. Do some short runs in very minimal shoes or barefoot. It will go away once your feet are stronger.
The doctor would have you in orthotics, high heeled trainers, etc. I run in kinvaras and NB 890v3s now and won't go back to my orthotics and traditional trainers because this simply aggravated it bigtime.
try this product...BUY...."Her Hidden Arch Supports" from Dr scholls...go the nearest Walgreens....also buy some sport tape and scissor or exacto knife to trim them down/or to fit.
tape the arch supports under foot to fit the arch...tape gently, don't over tape....use three short pieces and two long pieces (which go around the foot)....once on your shower with them and keep them on for a couple of days
Honestly, everyone has something different. Some people get success with more supportive shoes or higher heel drop shoes, orthotics, etc.
For myself, I find that less supportive shoes (Kinvara, Pureflow) and walking around barefoot a lot are what work for me - I'm dealing with a flare of PF right now that was triggered by running in more conventional shoes - it's receding now, as I've shifted back to my low heel drop.
You basically need to try everything, and keep notes on what works for you. Wish I could be more helpful, but there is no one best remedy here.
Palntar Fasciitis is relate to your form. If your foot is landing correctly, then you wont have that sort of undue stress on your arch.
darkwave wrote:
Honestly, everyone has something different. Some people get success with more supportive shoes or higher heel drop shoes, orthotics, etc.
For myself, I find that less supportive shoes (Kinvara, Pureflow) and walking around barefoot a lot are what work for me - I'm dealing with a flare of PF right now that was triggered by running in more conventional shoes - it's receding now, as I've shifted back to my low heel drop.
You basically need to try everything, and keep notes on what works for you. Wish I could be more helpful, but there is no one best remedy here.
I'm the exact same. I thought I was the only person that corrected PF by getting away from stability shoes. It is counter to what almost every podiatrist and shoe 'expert' has ever told me.
I had quick results when I switched from heavier stability shoes, usually the Asics 2000 series, to neutral lightweight trainers. My feet felt 100% better within weeks.
I now also do a foot strengthening exercise for other issues. I don't think this exercise helps my PF but it is worth a try.
I put a towel on the floor and use my toes to 'scrunch' or pull the towel toward my foot. You can put some type of weight, books or whatever, on the towel for a better workout. It can be tough but a good overall exercise.
i want to echo the above. my PF has improved greatly with
1) getting used to midfoot/forefoot/flat strike and not landing on heel
2) wearing non-stability shoes (barefoot style)
calf stretches also help greatly, as do tibialis posterior strengthening exercises.
haven't cured it, but if I run little, I can keep it under control.
LOTS of stretching. minimalist shoes. also aspirin.
some people have different causes, so this may not work. I suggest you try calf stretching, though.
Don't confuse PF with Severs. If you are in high school your issue may be Severs Disease rather than PF. If Severs, need to lay off running a couple weeks to get inflammation under control...try pool running.