How long should I wear supports after plantar fasciitis?

I was starting to get PF from increasing my mileage/speed too quickly while running. So I purchased some cheap arch supports from the local drug store. Now the pain is pretty much all gone and I would like to get back into running (slowly). How long should I keep wearing the insoles?

How long should I wear supports after plantar fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis transformed me from a marathoner into a couch potato...twice. The second time I was waiting for it, probing my heels everyday wondering if it would return. One morning, there it was, a faint sensation and I knew it was time to stop running, take Naproxen, ice it, massage it and wear my custom made orthotics at all times. But it was too late; despite my vigil, the damage was done and I never felt it coming. It took FIVE MONTHS of hobbling around (no running at all) before the pain subsided. I believe running stimulates endorphin production and hides the pain until the damage is done, so I quit running every two months for at least a week to see if any thing happens.





So I would recommend getting custom made orthotics and wearing them always. If you can, get hard ones for walking around and semi-soft ones for running. Also keep your feet cool at all times, and if the pain starts, applying medical tape or duct tape to the soles of your feet works wonders (I kid you not!). See this site, treatment #3.


http://heelspurs.com/index.html





I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery. The site I added really helped me get over it faster. Keep in mind it's a form of tendinitis and it takes months to really, truly heal. I got very good at push ups while waiting for it to heal.
Reply:I think you may want to keep wearing them. Better yet I suggest going to See an actual Podiatrist. He/she can custom fit you for orthotics.


It may just keep coming back. Good luck. I know it hurts
Reply:Try massage and ice on your feet. It will help. If you are using cheap insoles I am not sure how much good they are doing. If the pain is gone you can start running easy, just work on your feet before and after working out. Take it easy and do not do too much too soon.
Reply:if i were you i would ask myself, "is the pain really all gone?" if it is i would suggest you to start running without them again. and if its not, then you should wear them until it is completely gone. if your feet start to hurt again then put them back on for a week or two. eventually you will be fine. good luck with running.
Reply:I'm dealing with it now, too. I'd keep wearing them. There's nothing wrong with the added support while you run. Ease into it. If you feel like you don't need them, try it, but use them if the pain comes back. I'm having a hard time getting rid of mine. Do be careful.



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