2006-08-22 11:06:31 · 4 answers · asked by mattwms_97 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
How bad is it? I had PF from running -- I went to see an athletic podiatrist who gave me great advice and it is completely gone now! He recommended orthodics, taping your arches and stretching. I taped my arches up for several months before I ran. This was the most effective but, really difficult for me to explain here. With 2" athletic tape, I essentially created a support for my arches by taping to hold the arch up. (See the PDF below, look on page 12 for something similar to the taping method I used).
Honestly, I tired of the taping business. I was running a lot of sand -- sand + tape = blisters! So, I transitioned to using elastic bands that I purchased from footsmart (link below).
And, my Achilles tendons are rather short or tight (so the podiatrist said), so I stretched them and I've continued to stretch them as part of my normal exercise routine. An example of this stretch is: using stairs or a curb and place your toes on the step and lower your heel to below the step-level. Hold your foot in that position for a bit and try not to bounce it.
The custom orthodics were my last resort because they were expensive ($450/pair) -- and I never had to have them made.
For the pain, I recommend ice and tennis balls. Use the soft ice packs that you can freeze and re-freeze and put your feet on those. And, it helps to roll tennis balls around on the floor with the bottoms of your feet to massage the soles. Good luck - I know how much of a bother PF can be!
2006-08-22 11:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by Shibi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your health care provider as soon as possible (podiatrist), for consultation. Whichever approach you choose, follow these precautions: Apply heat or cold for only 15 to 20 minutes at a time, letting the skin return to normal temperature before reapplying. Place a cloth or towel between your skin and the heating or cooling device. Stop immediately if your skin blisters or turns either dark red or spotty red and white. Don't use heat or cold on damaged skin. And don't use them at all if you suffer from poor circulation, nerve damage, or a condition that may cause either of those problems, such as diabetes, Raynaud's disease, or vasculitis. I hope this helps you. And good luck.
2016-03-17 01:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lose weight, get orthotics, and see a dr about getting a prescrption for naprosyn or another anti-inflamatory. If none of that works it is surgery for you which is never good.
2006-08-22 11:15:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anjanette A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got some custom-fitted orthotics. They help a little.
2006-08-22 11:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by kitten lover3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First........Find out what it is!!!!!
2006-08-22 11:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by Surething 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋