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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Anyone have suggestions for plantar fasciitis? I have been running for years and years and finally had this problem in my right foot develop about six months ago. The pain is very bearable when I run, but after resting for a while it can become excruciating. I backed off distances for about a month which fooled me into thinking it was better. I upped my mileage again and it is back with a vengeance.
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Have you been to a physiotherapist or other professional? I struggled with PF for quite a while a few years ago. I found that all of the usual suggestions (orthotics, ice, strassburg sock, etc.) worked well for getting rid of the inflammation in my foot. However the problem didn't truly go away until a physio pointed out how tight my calves were. Tight calves caused my feet to tighten up, which caused the inflammation in my feet. A few weeks of some stretching, rolling and strengthening took care of things.
I think if you only treat the symptoms your feet will just flair back up again down the road. There are lots of good specialists in Calgary who focus on running injuries.