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I think i have plantar fasciitis in my left foot. what can i do to heal it, i must keep working i'm a mover. am i risking further/more serious injury?

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Dr. John Lochemes answered

Shoe inserts: Calf stretches against the wall with the knee in extension as well as massaging or stretching the planter fascia with a tennis ball can work quite well

Dr Robinson and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I think i have plantar fasciitis in my left foot. what can i do to heal it, i must keep working i'm a mover. am i risking further/more serious injury?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Lochemes answered

Dr Robinson and another doctor agreed

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