How to Fix Plantar Fasciitis #shorts

[inlonging]

“Every run” - dude I can barely walk from this. Every step is pain.

[robertmciver]

My PF was coming from a tight hip.
Once I loosened my hip, it went away.
PF does not always originate in the foot. Try stretching hips, hamstrings, and other places. You might be surprised.

[BarefootAthletemailbox]

Transitioning to barefoot shoes was the only thing that got rid of my plantar fascitis pain. Building muscle in the feet is the only way to take the stress off the plantar fascia.

[infra_rd]

All of you are wrong. Studies have shown there is little to no inflammation of these tissues when biopsied. It is a, however, a misalignment of the great toe with the medial arch and calcaneus. Realignment through passive positioning (toe spacers) and stretching, wide toe box/zero drop shoes, and strengthening of the muscles that control the great toe, support the arch/plantar fascia will help. Also, strengthening the hips.

[ashfitrn]

Stretches have helped me. I freeze a water bottle and roll it under my foot 2-3 times per day.

[ricardorivera]

Icing is really only temporary. New studies have shown that icing inflamed areas can actually slow down recovery process because it prevents the best blood flow to the area

[emmahatcher]

As a nurse I would never ever ever recommend anyone with anything from acute to chronic plantar fasciitis to walk barefoot!!! especially on hard surfaces!!! Your calcaneus bone (heel bone where the plantar fascia runs through) needs cushioning to help it heel!

[brittaneycook]

Walk with out shoes? I can’t even step off the bed with out a pillow under my foot. 😢

[AsherrRainn]

walking barefoot makes my pain exponentially worse… I keep on my shoes with high arch insoles as much as possible

[Yumira.]

I used to be an avid runner and I took years off and about two weeks ago I went on a run and since then this pain has been killing me thank you for these tips I appreciate it.

[simonewright]

I had it 5 yrs ago 3 wks bf my very first marathon that I was training fir..it threatened to sideline me and stop my training. And I was thinking abt not doing the race. I went to The Running Experience YouTube Channel and they talked abt the foot roller with little nubs on it. I bought it from Amazon for $10. I rolled both feet twice a day and counted to 20 on each foot. I was literally healed within abt a week of doing it. I broke up the muscle fascia. I was able to run the marathon in great time for a beginner 5hrs 35muns. And the pain has never ever come back. I kept using the roller daily and especially after my training runs. I did that for another 3-6 months..I've not had to use it again since. I use it only when I feel like it now. 🙏🙏

[playfair]

That’s always my question. Why would we use barefoot shoes all the time like I am currently doing then put our feet in running shoes with all the cushion and stop our toes from being able to splay out ? Seems counterintuitive right?

[pianissimo]

Standard calf stretch WITH toes on a rolled towel...very different and makes all the difference.
Also roll out calves. Tight calf muscles are often the cause

[miriammorales]

Dude ...are you a doctor...a fisioterapist at least? I suffer from plantar fasciitis and I tried barefoot just killed my heels ! Stop spreading wrong information without being a professional

[kyojin]

I have flat feet and have battled this for years. I changed my foot strike to forefoot and also have added heel lifts as well which the combination seems to work.

[sman]

PF is not an inflammatory condition so I’ve had no effects, heating a better option to relax the tight tissues 😊

[clockradio]

A lot more you can do here. Ultrasound, frozen bottle instead of lacrosse ball, stretch calves hamstrings and glutes.

[drewaitchison]

Using those thick heeled shoes is the reason you have PF in the first place. The thicker heel is shortening your achilles and calf muscles causing the tightness and pain in your PF. Switch to flatter shoes for lasting benefit.

[cheesycarrotsoup]

I just hit 30 and for the first time I have this pain.

[lushusblonde]

Dr. Gabe Mirkin, the doc who founded the RICE protocol in 1978, came out in 2015 to retract his original protocol for icing. Icing has been shown to actually inhibit the body’s natural immune response to injury if done for longer than 6 hours post-injury. It constricts blood vessels that otherwise would deliver healing macrophages and red blood cells that help heal. The body’s own natural inflammatory response is hindered by icing. It is still good as a treat for immediate pain relief, but don’t treat longterm. Acute injuries, sure. Chronic injuries, not so much.