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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PF is at its root a calf problem, not a foot problem. Orthotics treat the symptom, not the cause, and are actually counterproductive. I didn't shake PF til I started running in minimalist shoes and switched to a toe strike. It strengthened my calves and my arches.[/quote] Most of the time it is a calf issue. But if you have fallen arches, particularly if it developed later in life due to something like pregnancy, you can have strong, flexible calves and still suffer from PF and similar symptoms because of the arch issues. I have flexible flat feet that was exacerbated by pregnancy. I've found wearing a simple band around my arch alleviates the discomfort and provides the support I need. On really bad days, foot rolling and having my DH push really hard on the painful spots works.[/quote]
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