Where to run with plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and it’s also one of the most common reasons people actually go to the podiatrist.
The fastest way to get plantar fasciitis to calm down is to reduce the stress and strain to the plantar fascia ligament so that it’ll actually begin to heal.
So if you’re going to try to run, you have to do something to reduce the stress and strain to the plantar fascia ligament, while you’re running to make sure you aren’t over-stressing the fascia.
Today on the Doc On The Run podcast, we’re talking about where to run when you have plantar fasciitis.
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[@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!

[@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!

[@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..

[@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 😅

[@EggsForDessert]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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/

[@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.

[@veromikes]

How about vibrams.

[@DocOnTheRun]

what about vibrams??

[@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."

[@Robert-eg2oy]

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

[@HUGGYDRABITS]

Agreed. Not sure what he’s talking about.

[@garryarvindelgado4107]

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

[@ABCDEFGHIKJLMNO]

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?

[@samanthamorgan8117]

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?