The pains of running

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Permalink Reply by Dan Clark on December 24, 2009 at 7:40pm

Treat your PF by standing on the stairs with just the balls of your feet on the step and let your heels drop as much as possible. Do this for three minutes three times a day until the pain goes away. Then once a day for three minutes after that. As you age your calf muscles constrict and will pull at the heel. This puts pressure on the PF and since it is the smaller muscle it will pull from the bone slightly or tear causing your pain. This permanently cured my PF and everyone I know with this problem who listened to this advise has gotten relief too. You should be able to run through PF but don't overdo it.
I'm not calling you old at 40 (far from it) but that seems to be when it frequently develops.
Hope this helps.
Dan

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Permalink Reply by Dianne S on December 30, 2009 at 9:39pm

Plantar Fasciitis needs to be treated all day long...so, you need to wear shoes in the house,at work where ever you are........something with support like you running shoes or Birkinstocks. Lots of stretching as well as NSAIDS such as ibuprofen can help too. Make sure your running shoes have the proper arch support that you need too. Good luck!!

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Permalink Reply by Mary McManus on January 2, 2010 at 3:41pm

I find that stretching is the key and you might want to back off on the mileage and build up more slowly while you stretch and get your body acclimated to running again. You might also want to consider doing core strengthening exercises as well. You might also want to consult with a personal trainer to work out a well rounded training program for you. Good luck!

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