i have tried everything for plantar fasciitis//for over a year. Can barefoot walking help? how about orthodics?
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plantar fasciitis
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Posted 2 months ago #
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the everything includes stretching and seeing a podiatrist? I guess if you ask about orthotics then you probably haven't seen a podiatrist yet, but anyway the popular idea is that barefoot running is a cure-all for running injuries, so maybe you can try barefoot walking and maybe jogging like one block and seeing if that helps? I've heard stories of people having a ton of pain from a run and then they decide to take off their shoes and run a little bit barefoot and suddenly all the pain is gone.
if you do barefoot jogging, focus on keeping back straight but upper body slightly leaning forward, land on midfoot instead of heel, and arms dont cross midline.
Posted 2 months ago # -
My wife had plantar fasciitis and it got better after she started walking barefoot and in VFFs and eventually running short distances.
It doesn't go away overnight, but as your foot and arch get stronger, your foot reaps many benefits.
Posted 2 months ago # -
I've been dealing with mild plantar fasciitis recently, and did a lot of searching for ways to treat it. Of course, rest was strongly recommended, and to the extent that it keeps me from re-commiting the errors that lead to PF in the first place, it was good advice. But what's really worked for me has been frequent stretching alternated with frequent massage. I've varied the types of both stretches and massage, including walking (gingerly) over rough surfaces to stimulate the nerves. For rough surfaces, I walked on both gravel and a very rough lawn (recently dug up and never leveled before seeding).
If you've tried these things, and found no relief, then I'd recommend a podiatrist who shares your goals for your feet, such as getting your feet stronger and orthotic-free.Posted 2 months ago #
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