Initial Advice for Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms

Barbara, It was great to meet you. Here are some reminders. See the videos below also.

• Purchase the red Sole Orthotics

• Do the 2 calf stretches 3 times daily for 5 deep breathes and repeat twice
• Do the wall stretch for the arch up to 10 times daily.
• Ice pack bottom of both heels for 10 minutes twice daily. 

http://www.drblakeshealingsole.com/2010/04/ice-or-cold-therapy-helps-in-injury.html

• Do contrast bathing once per day in evening as a deep flush.

http://www.drblakeshealingsole.com/2010/09/swelling-reduction-video-on-contrast.html

• Wear the Night Splint on one side for the next month, and you can start when you are sitting during the day to get used to.

• See me in 3 weeks or so. 
• Email me at any time. 

http://www.drblakeshealingsole.com/2010/09/swelling-reduction-video-on-contrast.html

http://www.drblakeshealingsole.com/2010/08/plantar-fasciitis-all-important-wall.html

http://www.drblakeshealingsole.com/2010/08/plantar-fasciitisachilles-tendinitis.html

Barbara's response: (name changed)

Hi Rich, Great to meet you too. I feel so much better after talking to

you that this isnt a permanent problem. Do you have a video link for

the calf stretches, I think Im doing them wrong. Below are 2 links for

the wall stretch, but not calf.

When you say wear the night splint on one side for the next month, do

I alternate every night, or, wear it consistently on one side for one

month, and one side for the next month?

Ok, heading out for my Sole this morning - thanks again!

All best,

Dr Blake's Response:

     Sorry about initially forgetting the calf stretches. There is now a reference above. Also, if one side is significantly more painful, I would wear the night splint on that side every night until the symptoms seem more even. At that point, I would alternate every other night. Hope this is helpful. Rich