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Plantar fasciiitis

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Soxy
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One thing that I have not tried is something called The Graston Technique. Would be interested to know if anyone  has had this done and what they think of it.  It involves going over the tendons with special steel instruments and It's a fairly new thing which has come over from the USA I'm sure.  Would be interested to hear any feedback.

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  • jay8888
    jay8888 Soxy

    Posted

    I did try this. It did help with the symptoms, but overall did not heal my plantar. I ended up requiring surgery. You have to release your calve muscle to relieve the stress on your plantar. Stretch, stretch, stretch. Good luck.

    Jayjay

    • vj1958
      vj1958 jay8888

      Posted

      agree - tight muscles can contribute - jay888 what surgery did you have?
    • jay8888
      jay8888 vj1958

      Posted

      I had a double calve resession and double plantar release. It was rough, but I am feeling so much better.
  • vj1958
    vj1958 Soxy

    Posted

    I have had the Graston Technique done   - it is just like getting a massage but you have to have the right person do it (it's only done for a 5-10 min).  It does help.   I had two PRP treatments done and I am 98% pain free now.
    • Soxy
      Soxy vj1958

      Posted

      Thank you for your response.  I think this is the way I am going to go next.  Need to get rid of this horrible problem now after 4 years.
    • vj1958
      vj1958 Soxy

      Posted

      It cant hurt to try - anything helps..  looks into the PRP treatments too if your insurance covers it - 
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