Developed this gradually, and gradually it got worse.
I havn't now run for 13 days, and am very gumpy, as it doesn't seem to be getting that much better.
I want to run in the W.A.C. Christmas Cracker (2 weeks away), but I'll need a U.N. Resolution to get my GP to part with a hydrocortisone injection. She has suggested ultrasound but there is a waiting list, so I may only get one treatment before the race.
meanwhile, cycling with avengance to keep my VOmax up. (my knee now hurts!)
Any suggestions?????
really pissed off.
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Cycling (or other cross training) is of course a great idea, but there's research that says it's no use in maintaining running VO2max - training needs to be specific, apparently. Sorry if that makes you more p*ssed off.
Have you investigated Private physio, might not be as expensive as you think
Hope this helps
Rich
I agree with Rich here - lokk carefully at your shoes (and not just your running shoes - I know a postie who had PF). I had this problem, and eventually discovered that I was supinating. I changed from a neutral to a curved last shoe (Brookes do 'em) and the problem resolved itself (but slowly)
In the interim try sticking your feet in a bucket of ice water for 5 minutes or so when you get up in the morning and before you go to bed. Do some stretches as well..
Good luck
I do over-pronate. The Plantar Fascia problem started when running in my old Reebok DMX6 after many months of loyal service, without problems. Now running with Asics 1070s and Saucony grids (couldn't get on with the new Reebok dmx) but the problem has only got worse.
I've heard taping can help, but how to tape?
Thanks
Neil
Deep tissue ultrasound has some, but limited, effect statistically, but is worth a try - you may be one of those for whom it does work well.
Ultimately it would be worth having a gait assessment. Shoes are important, but the underlying problem could be as far away as your lower back.
(Posties get it quite a lot. It used to be called "policeman's heel" because coppers on the beat were prone to it. They all ride horses around here nowadays.)
http://www.runningtimes.com/special/plantarfasciitis.htm
I thinks it's on other sports injury sites as well.
good luck
I was using Saucony Grids when I had problems. I think they are probably a bit too neutral - so anyone who over or under pronates is likely to have problems.
I actually think that decent socks help as well. I picked my PF up after a particularly wet run when I wasn't wearing any and my feet and shoes got soaked. Since then I've invested in some Thurlo trails and a pair of SealSkinz waterproof socks.