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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

Op here. I am pretty in shape and have strong calves. But I do feel my fascia in my foot when I do calf exercises. I have high arches but I don’t know if they’ve fallen. My feet didn’t get bigger?

I tried so hard to get the release that the pp talked about. It didn’t happen after lots of rolling, massaging and stretching. I’ll keep trying. I have a vibrating back massager that I love to use on my foot. I’ve read other people saying they get a release after massaging so I’ll keep trying.

I guess I’m going to get more steroids in my foot. Either that or I need to start walking with a cane. I hobble right now. I just feel defeated. [/quote]

You are massaging the calf, right?

And mine was with constant, firm pressure in that painful spot on my calf. 
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