Hey, any of you ever suffered through this shitty affliction called Plantar fasciitis?
I'm pretty sure that's what I've got, mild to medium case, and probably developed it over time by wearing a pair of boots/shoes that didn't have much support from the inserts, which were flattened out.
Anyway, the symptoms are that when I hike, etc. I get a good dose of pain on my right heel and foot, esp. the day after exercising it. I'm trying to wear different, more supportive shoes when hiking, eps, and also in day to day work. Also, doing some research on the internet about stretching exercises, etc. Hitting the foot/heel area in the jaccuzi at the local pool.
When I do the stretch where I lean forward with the afflicted heel behind my other foot,(this one: http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/calf-stretch)
I often feel a burning pain on the heel, ie, achilles I spose. Tight, right? Keep doing the stretch or not?
Hoping for a somewhat quick heal for the heel, as hiking/climbing season is upon us. I know the reality, ie, might take a bit of time, resting it, etc. but, shit, I want to get out there and have fun, not be injured all summer. Plus, I paint houses in the summer, thus on my feet much of the time. Drag getting older and having this kind of shit just pop up on you. . .
So, advice?
Thanks in advance!