questions about pf

[Kristine Quilic]

I think I may have plantar fasciitis. My right heel hurts when I wake up and gradually gets better
during the day. This started Sunday morning. How do I treat this and what about running? Would I
still be able to run provided the pain is not present? Thanks. Kristine

[Bob]

Kristine,

If it is still painful after 4 days stop running and see an orthopedic surgeon who either runs or is
a sports medicine specialist ASAP before you do any more damage. It may be as simple as
off-the-shelf shoe inserts or you may have a stress fracture of the heel. Don't try to
self-diagnose. If you have a serious problem and it goes untreated you may needlessly prolong your
rehab. I have had foot problems for 30 years and I have learned that untreated they can really crimp
your running.

Good luck,

Bob "Kristine Quilici" <kristinequilici@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I think I may have plantar fasciitis. My right heel hurts when I wake up
and
> gradually gets better during the day. This started Sunday morning. How do
I
> treat this and what about running? Would I still be able to run provided
the
> pain is not present? Thanks. Kristine