Every year about this time when I ramp up swim & gym workouts it's something else ! This year it's heel pain ! Got a cortisone shot today to try to pull down me limping ! I can't run anymore from 2 hip replacements to the right hip. I spend 30 - 45 min on the cross trainer eliptical at the gym & this is what I get !
I do 200 - 500 crunches
ice when pain is starting
Maybe I need arch supports ?
Crunches are a good part of core work, but by far not enough. Yea, you can get a 6-pack abs from them, but you need to do other stuff like planks, leg raises, etc. I never knew that core work helped with heel spurs, but maybe that's one reason why mine haven't acted up lately.
I second the recommendation on the night splint. I have a really nice strap-on splint that I'll wear when I'm sitting watching tv. It is a bit large for sleeping though.
I do 200 - 500 crunches
ice when pain is starting
Maybe I need arch supports ?
Crunches are a good part of core work, but by far not enough. Yea, you can get a 6-pack abs from them, but you need to do other stuff like planks, leg raises, etc. I never knew that core work helped with heel spurs, but maybe that's one reason why mine haven't acted up lately.
I second the recommendation on the night splint. I have a really nice strap-on splint that I'll wear when I'm sitting watching tv. It is a bit large for sleeping though.
