Plantar Fasciitis sucks. We all need to be on our feet, and when the feet hurt or are stiff and sore, standing and moving are not fun. Trust me - I have dealt with this issue myself.
I don’t recall how I eventually rid myself of plantar fasciitis, but I do recall it taking a rather long time. That was in the days prior to knowing anything about Myofascial Release. Since learning this technique, I have used it on countless people who have suffered from it - with rapid success.
Frequently, I see people post on running and/or workout pages on Facebook how to get rid of plantar fasciitis. I have seen the gamut of remedies - all with the response that it takes weeks to overcome it. Usually, I want to post, “go see a myofascial therapist”, but having done that a few times, the comment gets lost in the sea of remedies and I decided it isn’t worth my time addressing.
Last weekend, I spent several days with dear friends up in North Dakota. One of my friends moved gingerly, and with a limp, every time she started walking following a long period sitting. She commented on being diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, confirmed by a podiatrist. The suggested regimen was stretching a using a foot roller. Weeks later, she was still dealing with the pain. I told her to sit on the couch and asked if I could work on her feet. She obliged. Day 1, I spend approximately 10 minutes on the bottom of her feet. Day 2, I worked the calves and address her nagging hip for a total of 15-20 minutes. I believe there may have been a day 3, but I don’t recall for sure. At any rate, as we dropped her off at the airport I asked how her feet were. “Awesome”, was the response. Days later, she reported that her feet still felt great. She seemed surprised. I wasn’t. This is a typical response to this form of therapy. And there you have it, the power of Myofascial Release.
