Thought I would start this thread to try and collate all the exercises, shoes and treatments that might work to alleviate 'this bastarding condition' as StuffandBother so eloquently put it.
I've had PF in my left foot for around 15 months now and tried many, many ways to get rid of it. The best things I have found to alleviate the pain are my trusty Birkenstocks and the strong painkiller Naproxen which was prescribed by the nurse at my GP's practice. I had a serious knee operation around 5 years ago which I think may have contributed to the development of my PF.
So, following on from CupcakesRule advice on the earlier thread, this morning I decided to try and write the alphabet with my foot before I got up. Freaked dh out a bit who wanted to know what on earth I was doing
By the letter 'M' I had quite painful cramping in my big toe and down the right side of my foot so took a quick break then managed to get to the end of the alphabet. I was surprised that it was so tough and quite painful! Waited in bed for a few minutes (I always dread that first moment of getting out of bed) then got up, immediately putting my feet into my Birkenstocks as I always do (I have three pairs all over the house!). Amazing result: NO PAIN . I felt a very slight tightness, but the pain was completely gone. It stayed gone for a good hour. Then I had to put my wellies on and go and muck out my horses. Still no serious pain - slight tightness but the only pain came when I took off my wellies after about 45 minutes, as I pulled them off I felt a deep pulling pain in my achilles.
Changed into my Saucony Glide trainers and drove to work. The first sign of pain was when I got out of the car. The limp was definitely back as I walked to my office.
I am about to take off trainers and massage my foot with my blue spiky massage ball (I have a private office ).
Will report back!
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