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Plantar fasciitis - how to speed up recovery?

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MrsMargoLeadbetter · 18/08/2013 22:38

Have developed plantar fasciitis which causes pain in my heel. I think probably due to weight gain in pregnancy as I was already overweight. Want to start exercising in order to help reduce my weight, so an injury is v annoying!

Have been to sport massage person as he helped me with a previous running injury when physio didn't help. He has given me some exercises ( my calf was v tight on the effected leg), suggested I buy a heel cup and use anti inflam gel etc.

I just wondered if any MNtters had any tips to speed up recovery? And did you run with it? Views on running forums are mixed.

TIA

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ProphetOfDoom · 19/08/2013 21:57

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holidaysarenice · 19/08/2013 21:47

Never walk around barefoot.
Non weight bearing exercises to keep you fit instead.

Good supportive trainers.
Always sort out your overpronation.

Ankle/foot stretches - see a physio they will advise, possible do frictions, manual treatment or ultrasound or inject.

SizzleSazz · 19/08/2013 21:41

i've had it a year so far and had podiatory treatment, strapping, inserts etc. If it doesn't go soon i may go for the steriod injections (although these are not risk/pain free)

BoozyBear · 19/08/2013 21:38

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MrsMargoLeadbetter · 19/08/2013 20:19

Thanks both.

I think I probably knew that I shouldn't run but just wondered if anyone had managed to find a miracle cure etc!

I did attempt a DVD today and it started hurting so I stopped.

Wearing my verging-on-orthopaedic Brooks trainers for overpronation made me realise how lacking in support most of my summer footwear is. At least it is heading to autumn so I can wear sensible shoes.

Thanks for the podiatrist suggestion Vegas, will look into it.

Off to the pool it is!

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VegasIsBest · 19/08/2013 17:46

Ask your GP if you can be referred to a podiatrist. They can make you inserts for your shoes that help recovery and reduce the pain. It helps to wear very sensible shoes for months (trainers or Ecco type shoes).

It can take months or years to improve unfortunately.

NeoMaxiZoomDweebie · 19/08/2013 17:30

I have had it twice and both times when I was heavier. I ride my bike or swim as part of my weight loss programme and also make sure I have very good trainers....I never ran when it was painful no....

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