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 About the Step Strechter?

Did you know about the step stretcher ?

This is a great device to help stretch your Achilles as it stretches all the way up your leg. The more you do this, the deeper you can get your stretch, allowing you even more relief from tense, tight muscles.

I have suffered from plantar faciitis for a while now. I have been using the step stretcher regularly, about three times a week for about six months now. I have gotten more relief since I started using it than I did for the preceding two years.

It is a bit expensive at first sight, but the relief it brings is worth it. I got this one at my running shoe store, but they are available online and perhaps at other places around town.