Wow, I can't believe it's been a few months since I have posted...so much going on with my plantar fasciitis since my last race in August that it seems it takes up all my time and energy. Seeing all kinds of Drs.; podiatrists, chiropractors, orthopedic and a sports medicine dr along with massage therapists, acupunturists, physical therapist etc. Lots of suggestions from friends and my clients and nothing seems to be working. I finally asked to be put in a cast as a couple of people I knew said this was the "only thing that cured them". Well, I was put into a cast for 4 weeks, had heel pain the entire time I was in it and slighly less pain when I got out of it...but by no means was I better! Now I just had to deal with a body that is out of whack, an atrophied calf and a very weak ankle.....
I have been out of the cast for 2 weeks and it was so good to get back in the pool after being out for 4 weeks. About 2 hours out of the cast I was in the pool for about an hour, it felt awesome. I am now swimming at least 5 times a week and have managed to get on the bike for a few 2 hour rides. I am feeling out of shape but know in another couple of weeks I should be back to where I need to be for this time of year.
I had a set back a couple of days ago and not sure if it was the 6 min. of barefoot running or the acupuncture appt. I had right afterwards. Either way, I was so sore in my foot, worse than it's been in months...a little disheartening. Yesterday was tough with the foot but I decided I was tired of having it control my actions so I did a 4000 swim (about 1.5 hours) and then Andy and I went out for a nice 1:45 very easy bike ride. It was the first outdoor ride in 2 months for me so it felt great to be out!
Today I woke up, stretched a little and the foot seems sooo much better. I had a nice 2 hour ride with a girlfriend and then an hour massage on my left psoas, which has been extremely tight and painful the past week. I am sure the increase in swimming and riding not to mention walking around in a cast for 4 weeks really messed me up. I have an appt. next friday with another massage therapist who says he can get rid of my plantar fasciitis....let's hope he can do some good.
