Hello, I have been having severe pain in my heels, mostly the left. Went to see the Dr. he said I have plantar facitis which is torn tendon fibers in my arch that causes the pain. He said runners often develope it but it could be caused by alot of things. Has anyone had this problem and if so do they think swimming might have caused or aggravated it ? Thanks Tim
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Plantar Faciitis is not a soft tissue tear, it's an inflammation in the foot. Generally pain is felt in the arch but also in the heel sometimes. See a specialist to make sure you don't have a spur.
Swimmers put a lot of strain on their feet pushing off walls and dorsiflexing (toe pointing). See a sports medicine specialist who is experienced with gymnasts/soccer players/ballet dancers. Ideally you'd want to speak with an orthopaedic surgeon for the best information.
A removable cast will work wonders if you follow the treatment plan. It will require you to sleep in a brace for at least 6 weeks. You can also choose to swim in a small brace if you desire.
Plantar Faciitis is not a soft tissue tear, it's an inflammation in the foot. Generally pain is felt in the arch but also in the heel sometimes. See a specialist to make sure you don't have a spur.
Swimmers put a lot of strain on their feet pushing off walls and dorsiflexing (toe pointing). See a sports medicine specialist who is experienced with gymnasts/soccer players/ballet dancers. Ideally you'd want to speak with an orthopaedic surgeon for the best information.
A removable cast will work wonders if you follow the treatment plan. It will require you to sleep in a brace for at least 6 weeks. You can also choose to swim in a small brace if you desire.
