Plantar fascitis?

[greysgirl]

I think that is what is going on with my foot. I called to see a podiatrist but I couldn't get an appointment for 3 weeks. In the mean time I am hoping to try things that don't include stopping running. I have been icing it and doing some stretching. Anyone have good luck treating this without resting? My run on Saturday was borderline excruciating, it's making me sad. 

[pixy0stix]

I wouldn't go to a podiatrist. My issue with pf stemmed from the way I was carrying myself when running. A physical therapist corrected it almost instantly once they identified the problem. I would say most of the time it's not a foot problem, but it's from something else in your body.

[greysgirl]

Jun 2, 2014 12:17:28 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

I wouldn't go to a podiatrist. My issue with pf stemmed from the way I was carrying myself when running. A physical therapist corrected it almost instantly once they identified the problem. I would say most of the time it's not a foot problem, but it's from something else in your body.

Thank you, this is really helpful. So you think a pt instead? 

[rosiebear]

I had it last year and it suuuuucks. I echo the suggestion to see a physical therapist. In the meantime, you can roll your foot over a tennis ball, stretch your calves often, and, before you get out of bed, pull your toes up toward your head.

My PT also said what pixy0stix said: it's often not your foot, but some other imbalance that is pulling the fascia awry. Good luck!

[patches31709]

Try kt tape on your runs, it helps support the tissue at the bottom of your feet.

[pixy0stix]

Jun 2, 2014 13:35:14 GMT -5 greysgirl said:

Jun 2, 2014 12:17:28 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

I wouldn't go to a podiatrist. My issue with pf stemmed from the way I was carrying myself when running. A physical therapist corrected it almost instantly once they identified the problem. I would say most of the time it's not a foot problem, but it's from something else in your body.

Thank you, this is really helpful. So you think a pt instead? 

Yup, definitely see a PT.

[greysgirl]

Thanks girls!

[secretlyevil]

A sports chiropractor would also be an alternative. After my recent podiatrist experience, I would recommend avoiding. Especially if you think you have PF.