Comments on: How to Safely Run with Plantar Fasciitis

By: Joy f

Joy f — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 06:38:00 +0000

I had suffered with almost a severe case of PF for more than a year after doing several marathons in the past. I have done everything from buying Over the counter insole/stretching/resting/ placing ice every after a short run but nothing really got rid of the pain, until I sought help from a Foot Trauma Podiatrist. Gave me 2 rounds of corticosteroid and a custom made insole! YES i got rid of it in 2 weeks! Im back with the running regimen and running happy! I should have done this long time ago and we all tend to think it will go away. Lesson learned: PF needs the right insole- night splint- stretching etc and above all if nothing works… consult a foot trauma related Podiatrist as it will be better.

By: Joe D

Joe D — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:53:17 +0000

I have PF and have inserts made which has not help with my problem. I’m on my feet all day and ready to start the season playing ball on Sunday. Does anyone have a recommendation on braces to wear while at work or playing ball that would help.

Thanks

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 13:55:46 +0000

Well my foot doctor told me not to go barefoot cause of my PF..
And I have to be standing on my feet at work no break just a 30 minute lunch break is all I get for working 8 hours..

By: Mary Petrini

Mary Petrini — Fri, 25 May 2018 02:05:12 +0000

In reply to Sam1101. Ice is always better when dealing with inflammation. Heat may feel better initially, but will increase inflammation. Ice will decrease it.

By: Stephen Wissing

Stephen Wissing — Thu, 03 May 2018 22:37:23 +0000

I am a newer runner (I’ve been running consistently for about 8 months now) ahs started to experience plantar fasciitis four days ago). Most of my adult life I’ve worn flat bottomed flip flops (work, running errands, around the house)
When I was running, I was wearing Adidas Rockadias with an 8mm drop. I believe the extra height in the heal and arch support may have been a cause of the plantar fasciitis.

The same day I first experienced the symptoms, I used KT tape on my foot, elevated it and iced it. I also ran 2 miles on my treadmill completely barefoot. The next day, I had a little less foot pain. So I ran again barefoot on my treadmill. After the fourth day, I experienced almost no pain at all in the morning and just a little tenderness through the day. I can certainly say that running barefoot seems to be helping a lot! Of course this is just my experience. I intend to continue the barefoot runs at least 3 times a week, about two miles each time. Aside from that, I’ve decided to go with a zero drop shoe.

By: RunnerD

RunnerD — Wed, 02 May 2018 23:42:24 +0000

I had a bad case of PF and had to give up running for 4 years. I just returned to running and ran a 1/2 marathon last week. I did it by limiting my training. I only ran 3 miles twice a week for 6 weeks before the event. It seems to have worked, my foot feels great . I plan to continue to run 3 miles twice a week; I’m afraid any more might cause a flare up.

By: Lori H

Lori H — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 02:03:50 +0000

In reply to Clare. How is yours doing - anything working/not working??

By: Lori H

Lori H — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 02:03:20 +0000

In reply to Terri Scadron. How did your marathon go? Any suggestions for what worked and what didn't work?

By: Lori H

Lori H — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 02:02:35 +0000

In reply to helen slater. How are you doing? Did the insoles help?

By: Sam1101

Sam1101 — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 05:46:55 +0000

In reply to Terri Scadron. Does heat work better than ice on plantar fasciitis? I’ve seen both said and tried both but still stuggling. They. It’s work to alleviate it but which is best? Thanks.