Aside from swimming, what are the best exercises for a person with plantar fasciitis?

Question

The treadmill aggravates it as does normal walking. I know swimming is good, but what other exercises can be done to help keep me in shape with minimal risk of re aggravating the foot.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Go get orthotics casted (don't get them from anyone who makes you step into a box) and a good pair of walking shoes. Then walk at a pace that decreases your foot pain. It's nasty,good luck

Answer 2

You can try using two tennis balls in a sock and roll your foot over them- that usually helps to break up the fascitis. Sound silly but it does work.

Orthostics are good too, so look into those to help keep the fascitis away.

Answer 3

I have it too. I go to Curves for women which is sorta a circuit training thing. I do stretches eveyday whenever I feel my feet starting to hurt. I do a half lunge using the wall for support(facing it). But the key is to keep your straight leg on the ground, don't lift it off the floor. You'll feel the pulling from your calf down, and it will loosen up the muscles. I love that one! I also use a large stretching rubber band , lay on my back, wrap it around my foot and pull as I move my foot in the up and down flex positions. Try custom orthotics if you can't get relief. I have them and I almost never have pain now. Insurance should cover a good portion of the cost.