Where to run with plantar fasciitis

[@fuminocchi4533]

Thank you

[@2spoons]

I like this idea I'll give it a try..... I even have a pair of Saucony ISO trainers designed to supernating feet.... time to dig those dusty old things out the garage! Thanks Doc On The Run

[@DocOnTheRun]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@fuminocchi4533]

​ @DocOnTheRun I had a physiotherapist who did not allow me to run or wear barefoot shoes I've since changed my shoes to Altra

[@DocOnTheRun]

@@fuminocchi4533 thank you for watching and sharing your experience with others!

[@FlipAran]

Thanks for this i Will try it out! Just a thought, would getting shoes that make you supernate do the same thing? Or i mean like shoes that have alot of pronation support so that you start supernate instead. Maybe its actually hard to get the same angle as if ure running on a slope though. Will try it anyhow!

[@andreasmaher8749]

Interesting. I always run against traffic and over the last 6 months have been dealing with PF. May try the opposite side of the road. :)

[@DocOnTheRun]

Hello Andreas, thank you for posting your comments and sharing your story so others can learn from what you have been through. Please report back and let us know how it goes!

[@Robert-eg2oy]

If you really have plantar fasciitis you are unable to run, too painful, you can hardly walk.

[@JoeLeone636]

Great info and nice drawings by the way. As luck would have it I'm experiencing PF in both feet at the moment so looks like I'll have to run on a tight rope :)

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Recover fast!

[@JoeLeone636]

@@DocOnTheRun Thank you, sir- much appreciated.

[@Robert-eg2oy]

Than you do not have plantar fasciitis.

[@JoeLeone636]

@@Robert-eg2oy explain yourself, all knowing genius..

[@The1painkiller]

Would you recommend running in a higher drop shoe versus a zero drop until it heals?

[@DocOnTheRun]

Good question but it all depends. There is no one simple answer for any runner, and whether or not I would recommend a hair drops you were not depends on many factors.

[@sozno4222]

Wouldn’t the ligament be more stretched with more arch. Just thinking about the geometry of it. It would be the distance along and arc when you have an arch vs a straight line without an arch. I realize im missing something. Curious on your thoughts on this

[@DocOnTheRun]

Great question. I will try to make an episode to explain. Thank you!

[@VAFarmDog]

I really appreciate the quality of the video, but I’m a little confused on what to do. I got PF last week in my left foot. I always run on the left side of the road towards traffic. Watching your video, it looks like you’re suggesting that I should continue running on that side of the road given that is in my left foot. But I don’t see how that can help. Any suggestions?

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thank you for watching. I’m glad you found the video interesting if not helpful. I am not suggesting that you specifically do anything because I don’t know anything about your case. Unfortunately I can’t provide individualized medical advice here. You may find this helpful… runnersheelpain.docontherun.com/intro

[@girz1929]

I have pf in both feet actually heel spur I have been running in left sided of the road??but i have no reduction in pain??wat do you advise

[@DocOnTheRun]

Hello Girish, Thanks for watching and for sharing your comments so others can learn from your experience! And great question! What you should do depends upon the specific injury and cause of heel pain. Without understanding your situation, I cannot say. You may want to check out the book I wrote called. Runner's Heel Pain, Self Diagnosis and Self Treatment. You can find it on this page: www.docontherun.com/doc-on-the-run-products/ If you want more detail specific to your exact situation, and prefer to meet and discuss with me personally, we could get on a webcam call or phone call to help you figure out what you should be doing. If so, you can pick a time that works for you and block my calendar for a private call here: www.docontherun.com/talk-to-the-expert/

[@veromikes]

How about vibrams.

[@DocOnTheRun]

what about vibrams??

[@EggsForDessert]

I followed your advice and now I am 30 miles from home and I cannot take the same road back . Help!

[@AmberSoleil1]

Pretty friggin amazing line drawing btw So I don’t think I have plantar fasciitis. My pain is in the top of my foot just forward of the big bump and before my toes. Hahah sorry for the elementary description but I have no education here 😅

[@UnleashedTraining101]

Is it not the actual fascia? Because you said ligament. In many chronic cases there is no inflammation. Which kinda makes the name a bit of a misnomer. Fasciosis maybe?

[@DocOnTheRun]

Good observation. Yes, the plantar fascia is technically the largest ligament in the foot. And you are correct, in many (if not most) cases of long-standing chronic "plantar faciitis in runners" it is really "plantar fasciosis."

[@Strizzle81]

Running on the right side of the road seems like a great way to get hit by distracted drivers on their phone.

[@DocOnTheRun]

True...if you are running in the road with drivers staring at their phones.

[@Strizzle81]

​​@@DocOnTheRunThanks for the reply. I watched half your videos yesterday bc I have my 1st bout with PF in right foot after increasing mileage to 45mpw and playing tennis at night with my kids. Had to stop running yesterday 45min into run running on left side of road and it was sore all day. This morning, I lightly stretched and it was still painful getting out of bed. I'm taking 3 days off running...Do you recommend starting stretching and strengthening now with calf raises with rolled towel under toes?

[@DocOnTheRun]

@@Strizzle81 Thank you for watching, but I cannot make specific individual recommendations or offer medical advice over social media. If you want to discuss with me personally, we could get on a webcam call or phone call. You can block my calendar for a private call here: www.docontherun.com/hire-the-expert/

[@Phantom-0-d3p]

Running is not recommended during Plantar Fascitis. Let it rest and recover and see Specialist.

[@DocOnTheRun]

In which circumstances is running not recommended? And who is it that’s not recommending running?

[@Robert-eg2oy]

If you have plantar fasciitis you can not run, you can hardly walk.

[@HUGGYDRABITS]

Agreed. Not sure what he’s talking about.

[@pandesal2022]

Agreed. Impossible to run with it.

[@bh4560]

I am just back from a 5 mile run with PF.. really painful at times but it does ease off. 😂

[@Encourageable]

I have had it twice - once in each foot. I ran with it for quite a few weeks but it got worse so I had to take up walking. One time taking a double dose of Aleve for 10 days resolved it. The second time, went to the Dr and got a steroid shot. Both times it hurt after treatment but I ran anyway and it eventually went away. So the pain level is on a scale - sometimes really bad, sometimes not so bad.

[@darylhill9400]

It’s elusive the pain level varies and running has a healing affect usually! It’s a little complicated

[@samalander88]

That hurts SO bad to walk in the road. Only my treadmill doesn’t hurt.

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thank you for watching. Why do you think it hurts so much to walk in the road?