Plantar Fascia?

everyone with a foot has plantar fascia. I think you're referring to plantar fasciitis, or inflammation of the plantar fascia. It hurts like a bitch, lingers forever and seems to come back often. REST, then rest some more. ice will relieve the pain, but that won't rid the cause. See an orthopedic specialist and get inserts for your shoes made for YOUR foot. DON'T buy over-the-counter inserts, they are a waste of time. Get the proper inserts FOR YOU and you'll notice knee, hips and back pain go away, too. Worked wonders for me...I went into a foot specialist for an ingrown toenail and came out foot and back pain free for over 2 years!

Mark McGwire cured his with steriods. Carrying around 260# had nothing to do with your foot problems, eh Manny?

I have a good friend who is a physical therapist, actually does contract work for the Mariners in spring training. You know why hockey players don't suffer from this, but most every other sport does? Because the average individual wears shoes which don't fit. The plantar is the thin sheath that covers the top of your foot, the irritation comes from turning and twisting your foot as it moves in your shoe, especially if you wear multiple pairs of socks or don't tie the shoe correctly. Hockey players are in most cases barefoot in their skates, or sometimes will wear ladies support hose. Custom made footwear don't allow the foot to move. Ever see a football player with his shoes taped? If his shoes fit, there would be no reason to tape them.

So true Manny, you have to take care of your feet as best as possible.

Also I feel ya on the being tall leading to other problems.

I have the ortho, and the chiro bills to show it

everyone with a foot has plantar fascia. I think you're referring to plantar fasciitis, or inflammation of the plantar fascia. It hurts like a bitch, lingers forever and seems to come back often. REST, then rest some more. ice will relieve the pain, but that won't rid the cause. See an orthopedic specialist and get inserts for your shoes made for YOUR foot. DON'T buy over-the-counter inserts, they are a waste of time. Get the proper inserts FOR YOU and you'll notice knee, hips and back pain go away, too. Worked wonders for me...I went into a foot specialist for an ingrown toenail and came out foot and back pain free for over 2 years!

Mark McGwire cured his with steriods. Carrying around 260# had nothing to do with your foot problems, eh Manny?

I have a good friend who is a physical therapist, actually does contract work for the Mariners in spring training. You know why hockey players don't suffer from this, but most every other sport does? Because the average individual wears shoes which don't fit. The plantar is the thin sheath that covers the top of your foot, the irritation comes from turning and twisting your foot as it moves in your shoe, especially if you wear multiple pairs of socks or don't tie the shoe correctly. Hockey players are in most cases barefoot in their skates, or sometimes will wear ladies support hose. Custom made footwear don't allow the foot to move. Ever see a football player with his shoes taped? If his shoes fit, there would be no reason to tape them.

So true Manny, you have to take care of your feet as best as possible.

Also I feel ya on the being tall leading to other problems.

I have the ortho, and the chiro bills to show it