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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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Gilbertus · 20/08/2013 20:39

Thanks Boozybear, great advice!

Purplefurrydice · 20/08/2013 21:13

Can anyone recommend any shoes/boots to wear? I can't wear sandles to work and trainers don't go very well with a suit?

MrsMargoLeadbetter · 20/08/2013 22:56

Wow loads more advice. Really helpful to read. Am trying stretching, anti inflams and icing today.

Boozy great video, good to 'see' it explained.

purple Fitflop do lots of type of shoes not just flip flops. They generally look sturdy. I ordered mine from www.shoetique.co.uk/ they do free delivery and returns.

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BoozyBear · 21/08/2013 01:18

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Gilbertus · 21/08/2013 07:22

Am stretching in bed right now. It hurts!

Gilbertus · 21/08/2013 08:08

Ok after the stretching my foot certainly didn't hurt as much when I got up. It felt about the same as when I'd been walking around for a while. Guess it's better to stretch it without weight on it?

BoozyBear · 21/08/2013 15:16

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Gilbertus · 21/08/2013 16:10

It did hurt though when stretching. Is that ok?

BoozyBear · 21/08/2013 17:15

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