Plantar fasciitis
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85Carrera

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3,503 posts

265 months

Tuesday 14th February 2012
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Seem to be suffering from this which is a pain as due to do the RAK half marathon on Friday. Is also sodding painful (large Dalmore currently being consumed in the hope it will dull pain/help me sleep).

Anybody got any tips for treating this?


The jiffle king

7,460 posts

286 months

Wednesday 15th February 2012
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Apart from rest, go and see a sports physio to see what you need to do. General remedies are stretching more, run on your midsole and toes and not your heel and orthotics if you need them

Highway Star

3,615 posts

259 months

Wednesday 15th February 2012
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Stick a golf ball or tennis ball in the freezer and then when cold, roll it around over the affected area.

Venom

1,864 posts

287 months

Wednesday 15th February 2012
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Amputation. It's the only way.... wink

Or a good sports physio. You know, whatever works for you...

dave_s13

14,015 posts

297 months

Thursday 16th February 2012
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No magic cure.

Rest, ice, whiskey.

The main one is time and patience. Stretchng the calfs helps but you need to it properly and regularly (nodoby ever does).

Did you just run a half marathon out of the blue or did you work up to it? Has it happened before?

Depending on where you live your can either refer yourself or via the GP, to the podiatry dept. We are currently seeing new patients within 2 weeks of applying so if you are going to do it, do it now.

MartynVRS

1,912 posts

238 months

Thursday 16th February 2012
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They say that Kinesiology tape is good. My brother uses it for his knees.
http://roksport.com/acatalog/Mueller_Kinesiology_T...

DieselGriff

5,160 posts

287 months

Sunday 19th February 2012
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Doc prescribed me a strong Ibuprofen which I took twice daily - lasted about 3 days after I started treatment and pain reduced daily.