I did a half marathon last Sunday with run/ walk strategy. My training went ok, I got up to 10 miles but then hurt my back and got a cold so the last 2 weeks only did couple of short runs.
I seem to have picked up plantar fasciitis on both feet after the half, the left being bit worse. Never had this before.
Should I call the doctor/ go to physio or will it get better by doing the exercises that they will be giving you anyway?
I still have some naproxen when my back went so have been taking that for the past 3 days. Stretching calves, achilles, rolling the bottom of my foot, doing the towel stretch etc. What more can they really offer you?
I can't be completely immobile as I have to walk to work which is between 3-5 miles. Or would cycling be better?
I was thinking if doesn't get better in couple of weeks doing the above things, I will go to the doctors then.
Does anyone have any personal experience they can share?
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I would guess that you're not used to doing that sort of distance and you have a severe case of post race DOMS and soreness. Keep doing some gentle stretches and keeping mobile with your walking, make sure your shoes are supportive and comfortable. But elevate your feet too when you have the opportunity. Walk or cycle, do which is more comfortable for you
Going to the GP is a waste of time, if it continues refer yourself for physio at your GP's surgery. If you have PF you can be in for a long rehabilitation, if you're lucky 3 to 4 months, not so lucky a year maybe. A physio would give you exercises and might show you how to tape it up. I don't think painkillers are usually prescribed for PF as it's such a long term injury.
Is the pain starting to ease off now?
I suffer with foot pain on every run, no matter how well i look after my body. I think It is PF, but, I wear many types of trainers as I am a sports teacher and have a bit of a trainer problem.... I have a feeling that this is where the problem lies with my feet. With no trainers on I am Neutral heal to toe runner. What i have realised is that, different trainers change the way I walk. Some trainer soles are worn on the outside, some on the inside and some in the middle. Im not sure I would start to only wear one pair, so i was wondering if there is an insole that keep my feet the same all the time. I have a reasonably high arch, but suprinate insoles done really work for me. any help would be much appreciated. :)
I would suggest you go and see a podiatrist, they can analyse your foot type and also tell you if you have PF or it's just pain caused by the wrong type of shoe or the way you run. If you don't have medical insurance or want to pay privately your GP should be able to refer you.
Apologies, tried to start a new thread but it's not giving me the option (maybe as i'm a new member?)
I'm 5ft 4 and 15st 10lbs, i've lost about half a stone so far by altering my diet and become more active through playing five a side football and a little light jogging, i've done this for the best part of 3 months now and have had issues with foot pain (right foot mainly) for most of this period.
I've been to the doctors and he said it could be the start of plantar faciitis or simply impact pain caused by exercising and being overweght. Alot of the symptoms i've had have slowly started to disappear with rest although i continue to have almost constant daily stinging pains on the instep side of my heal (approx an inch from the back).
My question is, should i avoid exercise until the pain completely disappears or should i restart exercising and losing weight and hope that the pain starts to disappear as my weight comes down?