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> "Bob" <
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> > Ok, this isn't about fascism. Anybody have a this problem from riding? I have been doing a lot
> > of riding this winter and never have I had the heel pain and arche problem.
> >
> > The shoes are old but fine.
> >
> > -Bob
>
> I had it for about a year but it was not caused by riding. Depending on how severe it is, it can
> be debilitating and if you do not take care of it then it can get worse. I did a ton of research
> on my own to find a "cure". What worked for me was:
>
> 1) Always wear shoes, even around the house. New Balance and Merrell were the best for me.
> 2) Fill a 2 liter soda bottle with water and freeze it. Every night, or after any intensive
> activity, roll the frozen bottle under your foot from the toes to the heel for 20-30 minutes.
> 3) Take ibuprofen every night before hitting the sack.
> 4) Before getting out of bed in the morning, stretch your arch by pulling your toes up - use a
> towel or rope.
>
> There a lot of info about this on the net. There does not appear to be any magical cure. Mine
> went away after almost a year but I'd probably still have it if I did not take steps to allow it
> to heal.
These are excellent tips and I appreciate the input. My experience also indicates that it came from
other sports and not riding. The riding has been actually good for it.
Stretching seems so strange for a foot, but that does seem to help as does the ice. The Liter bottle
ice is a great suggestion.
Thanks, Bob