Did You Know a New Exercise for Plantar Fasciitis?

Did you know a new exercise for plantar fasciitis?

A friend of mine who does a lot of running told me today about an exercise he did when he had plantar fasciitis. He took a long running sock. In it he placed a one pound can of food. Then he tied the sock in a knot. He put the sock in between his big toe and the next one with the knot above his foot and the can below. Then he lifted the can up and down by bending his foot at the ankle. I have not tried this yet but am planning on giving this a try. I am working hard at healing this nagging problem!

Did You Know My New Running Focus?

Did you know my new running focus?

I just got back from the Doctor. I have been dealing with plantar fasciitis (again) for the last 6-8 weeks. I could not get it resolved on my own, so now I am letting the doc help me out. Deep tissue massage, lots of stretching and he now told me to use a foam roller as well. As for my running he said I could run some. Run about 1/4-1/2 mile, then stretch for at least five minutes. Then I could probably run up to another mile. And of course stretch again. I have one stretch I have to do at least five times a day. As for my running focus, he said it is not distance and it is not time. It is about getting my leg stretched out. During this time I have not done a good job on changing my diet. I don't want to resort to weight loss pills! At least there is still swimming, weights, spinning and the elliptical machine to keep me going. And a new focus.