Runners World has a great article about this common injury. There are a few things you can do to help prevent it:
-Where the right type of running shoes, and make sure they're not overused.
-Run on soft surfaces
-Wear a heel cushion or cup in all shoes you wear (running and every day shoes)
-Chose your every day shoes very carefully
-Use a night splint
-Stretch your calves before getting out of bed in the morning
-(mostly importantly) take care of your feet and calves
If you have Plantar Fasciitis, there are things you can do to help heal it:
-Stretch
-Ice after running (during the winter time, this may be the most difficult thing to do, but so worth it)
-Take an oral anti-inflammatory
-Use shoe inserts
-Wear a night splint
-most importantly) See a Doctor!
I hope this helps and any problem, your Doctor can help you!
What injury are you suffering from?
I have a friend who suffers from this...I will pass along the info to her...thanks and blessings
ReplyDeletethese are some great tips the night splint thing works great. What kind of shoes would you recommend? i checked out http://shoes4plantarfasciitis.com and they suggest nike but i'm leaning towards new balance. can you give me any tips?
ReplyDeletethese are some great tips the night splint thing works great. What kind of shoes would you recommend? i checked out plantar fasciitis shoes and they suggest nike but i'm leaning towards new balance. can you give me any tips?
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