Plantar fasciitis... my daughter said that it sounded like a made-up condition. Anyone who has dealt with plantar fasciitis knows that it is definitely no joke. Plantar fasciitis in simplest terms is heel pain. It is an inflammation of the thick, fibrous tissue of the heel. The cause can be overuse, repetitive heel strike. Plantar fasciitis is usually worse in the morning, but can be a painful nuisance all day. I have been dealing with a case of plantar fasciitis (self diagnosed) since September. It doesn't keep me from running, it just hurts. I have tried a number of home remedies and treatments such as wearing a Strassburg sock to bed. See photo below. The sock is intended to keep your foot in a slightly stretched position while you sleep. It does provide a nice stretch, but can be a challenge if you are a tummy sleeper like me. After several attempts to treat the problem at home, I decided to see my primary care provider. She referred me to a podiatrist at another clinic about an hour away from where I live. I am looking forward to learning about ways to improve my plantar fasciitis. Of course I see that a snow storm is looming in the forecast for the same day as my appointment. Snow... stay away!
I hope you are enjoying another spring like day in MN! -Stephanie
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AuthorMissee and Stephanie are two Minnesota sisters and moms who love to run. We are not experts in running, parenting or anything else, but we do have years of experiences that may be helpful or entertaining to others. Archives
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