Treadmills

[Bird]

Yep, Chris, I read the article AARP published on the benefits of walking. I have always been a fast walker, but I tell my wife if she walks any slower she'll be going backwards. We seldom go shopping together because she says it's too hard to keep up with me and I tell her I can't walk as slow as her without staggering. My wife suffers from a bit of leg pain; seems to run in her family and she's had everything from MRIs to x-rays to physical therapy, etc. and the doctors don't really know what causes it. But she goes out for a walk 3 or 4 times a day, down to the corner and back, because it helps the leg pain. But of course it's not going to get her heart rate up any.

I've seen some pictures of rolling your foot over a can and I've read about massaging with ice. I asked my doctor about it and he didn't seem to think it would help me, but said it couldn't hurt and if there was any swelling at the end of the day (I've not had any), then ice would be beneficial.

 

[LBrown59]

Seems like I'm always on a treadmill , so I don't need to get one.
LOL

 

[Runner]

Bird,

My wife and I are just the opposite of you and yours: She walks all the time for her exercise and sometimes we walk together. She walks so fast I can barely keep up with her. In fact, her normal walking pace is about the same as my hot-weather running pace (more of a jog).

I guess that means I need to get with the program....

 

[tallyho8]

About 2 years ago I woke up one morning to a bad case of Plantar Fasciitis and it hurt like the dickens especially in the morning. I tried many different home remedies with no success. I suffered for about 3 weeks and then it went away as suddenly as it started and thankfully has not recurred.

 

[Bird]

About 2 years ago I woke up one morning to a bad case of Plantar Fasciitis and it hurt like the dickens especially in the morning. I tried many different home remedies with no success. I suffered for about 3 weeks and then it went away as suddenly as it started and thankfully has not recurred.

I'd sure like for that to happen for me, but since it's been over 4 months, I'm not really too optimistic.

 

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

Bird,
google "foot log" - it's a textured massage unit for runners, and helps with the fascitis. So do Gel inserts. A coworker of mine got a pair of knock-off crocs and that helped her, but they make my feet hurt. you can also find in running catalogs several items to help with plantar fascitis, from eleastic bands that hold your feet stretched while you sleep to neoprene and velcro wraps that go around your arches (for those times when you're not wearing shoes in the house)
good luck.

 

[Bird]

Erik, that foot log does appear to be something I would like. I do wonder whether there would be a local store I could buy it from instead of ordering online. And I am using gel inserts, but just heel cushions. The doctor said I shouldn't be using the one that includes an arch support. And while I used to go barefoot around the house all the time, I don't do that anymore.

 

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

check dedicated running supply stores - otherwise, online is it so far as i know.
on the the hand, it also works for rubbing out sore muscles on the backs of your leg.

I've also considered making one out of a cheap rolling pin, some 3M #99 spray adhesive or barge cement, and a scrap of welcome mat. (the thin "boot scraper" style - with lots of texture)