I have a really bad case of plantair facilitus

Yes you need to stop for a few months.  I am a retired physician and plantar fasciitis patient.  I got plantar fasciitis around February 2016.  After about four months, it completely resolved. 

Here's what I think.  Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the attachment of the plantar fascia to the heel bone, and/or some minimal tearing of the plantar fascia - just a few fibers - that results, naturally, in inflammation . . .   like a "pulled muscle."   Inflammation hurts until it heals and resolves.  

?So what's so difficult about curing P.F.?  Well we walk on it!!!  Let's say we take 5000 steps a day.  Imagine inflammation of your elbow, (i.e. tennis elbow).  Imagine taking your sore "tennis elbow" and wacking it against the wall, 5000 times a day.  Think it would heal quickly?  I don't either.

So my cure for plantar fasciitis is cushion, cushion and cushion!!!  That's right - cushion the heel.  Here's what I did.  First, I wore the plantar fasciitis "relief bridge" gel-heel innersole in my shoes - that I got at Walgreen's for about $11.  Make sure your innersoles are soft and preferably made of gel.  (I plan to use mine indefinitely in my shoes.)  Then I wore a pair (usually) of nice thickish sox.  On my heel I wore fasciitis therapy wrap padded supports that I got on the internet for about $13.  (I don't wear them any more.)  So when I had my PF, under my heels I had 3 cushion layers.  I wore this about 24 hours a day - except when in the shower or swimming.  And after about 4 months, the PF was totally gone.  And I would suggest to you, have patience, not surgery.  That's what I think.  I hope this helps you and the many other sufferers of plantar fasciitis.  Good Luck to you, doknabox/JerryR  

Hi, You do not need to stop.  Just don't do those exercises so much.  Maybe there are other things that you can do, for example.. ride an exercise bike?

take care and we all know that PF is no fun.. but I believe that it will go away in due time.

 

Can't advise about whether you need to stop or not, but the right shoes can be extremely helpful for alleviating pain and reducing the stress on the plantar fascia. Good luck! 

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Hi,

My name is Becky. I also have a bad case of plantar fasciitis. I've been living with it for almost 3 years now. I've had surgery, cortisone shots, custom orthotic inserts, etc. Like you, I used to really enjoy walking but once the PF pain started, I stopped going for leisurely walks. (I've never been a runner, but I can't imagine that this would be good for PF.) What does your doctor say?

I have a blog about my experience living with PF, as well as what treatments have and haven't helped me. You can check it out here:

Hope you get some relief soon, friend. I know how much it sucks. Hang in there.

- Becky 

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My recommendation to limit your running by at least 50%. So if you typically run 1 mile 3 times a week cut back to 0.5 mile. Because plantar fasciitis is caused by repetitive trauma with micro tears in the fascia it is important to allow those tears to heal. During this healing process it is important to protect the heel and plantar fascia from further trauma. Start with making sure you have supportive running shoes and if they are showing any signs of wear replace them. You can also get over the counter silicone gel heel inserts for less than $20 at your local drug store. This will help substantially. 

Make sure to ice the foot after running. I have found that it works best to freeze a water bottle and then roll your foot over the icy bottle 2 times a day for 15-20 minutes.