I have finally gotten tired of dealing with my plantar issues. Most of last year during Ironman training I struggled with Plantar Faciitis. Most athletes that do some sort of running are familiar with the condition. It is an inflammation of the tough fibrous band of tissue (fascia) connecting your heel bone to the base of your toes. After dealing with the pain for so long I am trying to be proactive to get rid of it. I am seeing a physical therapy friend at ProFromPT to get some ultrasound and deep tissue massage on it, but I am also trying to take some time off of running. I am trying pool running for the first time to still try to get some running in as I have heard that is the next best alternative if you have to take time off. I have St. Anthony's triathlon in April so I dont have the luxury of taking too much time off if I want to race. For those that may stuggle with this condition here are a few tips.
1. Take some time off.
2. Stretch your calf muscles really well.
3. Roll your foot on some sort of ball (like golf or tennis) to massage the tissue to loosen it up.
4. Apply some ice but also some heat to loosen the tissue up for stretching.
5. Anti-inflammatory medicine.
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Way to go Ironman! Found your name at TriGeekDreams-
PF stinks-hope it clears up soon for you.
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