Graston Technique: Help for Plantar Fasciitis?
posted by: HerberWellss in General on April 2nd, 2010
For many, plantar fasciitis has changed their lives, and not for the better. The pain is crippling. I have friends who have had surgery to help them. Just lately, one friend has looked into something called the Graston Technique before trying surgery, maybe even eliminate the need for surgery. She read about it in Fitness Magazine. Basically, the Graston Technique uses a stainless streel instrument to smooth out scar tissue. While nothing will fix everyone, she has felt improvement, so I am thrilled for her. We’ll see.
If any of you are dealing with soft tissue pain, I just wanted to tell you about the Graston Technique, and ask if anyone has tried this therapy.
Blog about Christina Wiley’s journey and her life after PF surgeries. This is a link to a blog about a woman whose plantar fasciitis and subsequent surgeries have changed her life significantly. I hope she continues to improve.
After looking through Plantar fasciitis information, I found a few recomended shoe brands that have good reputations for support. These shoes will not solve all your problems because there are so many things that contribute to PF. Neither are these drop dead sexy shoes, but they are good quality, with good reputations.
Birkenstocks. I know, I know. But with summer arriving, these will be better than flip flops.
Gizeh $130 at Zappos Endless has some for $80.
Go with the boat shoe trend with Mephisto Nora $290. at Zappos
These are only a couple of shoes. If you have found stylish shoes that don’t aggravate your plantar fasciitis, please let the rest of us know what they are.
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April 30, 2012 at 6:19 am, GLSkunks said:
I had constant pain in my back from a movement injury for over 3 years. When I received the Graston treatment, the pain was gone – COMPLETELY GONE – in 2-3 sessions! That was 3 years ago.
October 26, 2010 at 10:17 pm, margodevine said:
Graston sessions are quick, lasting between 2-10 minutes; though a couple of minutes of Graston treatment feels like an hour of deep tissue massage. I typically see improved range of motion of 15% to 20% at the end of the first Graston session and pain is noticeably reduced. I continue treatments until the patient achieves sufficient flexibility and movement, or is demonstrating a substantial decrease in pain. Best results are achieved when treatments are applied two days a week for an average of 4-5 weeks, with most patients noticing a positive response by the 3rd and 4th treatment.
July 29, 2010 at 6:48 pm, Graston Technique Gu said:
I have plantar fasciitis, what are some good shoes for plantar fasciitis that are not athletic? and my podiatrist recommended an athletic shoes. But i need a shoe that I can wear to work at the office that is not athletic.
May 08, 2010 at 12:18 pm, Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Options said:
My Mom has had problem with this for years and she recently went for surgery to correct it. Thankfully I can say that it has worked and she doesn’t seem to have the same pain from plantar fasciitis that she’s had in the past. It was getting to the stage where every day trips were difficult because of the pain. Even getting out of bed in the morning was a struggle. Thanks for this information though!
April 08, 2010 at 4:01 pm, Kett said:
I have never tried the Graston method, but my podiatrist told me that going with a MORE supportive shoe is actually counter-productive because it causes the muscles around your fascia to get even tighter/weaker. He suggested trying the Egoscue method (basically just foot exercises) and my PF has gone away completely. It isn’t easy, it takes like 30 – 60 minutes a day, but I got rid of the PF and my shin splints and I have thrown out all of my supportive shoes and supports.
April 06, 2010 at 7:34 pm, trainingheels said:
I have occasional foot pain in the fascia… I will definitely look into the Graston Technique. Thank you!
April 02, 2010 at 9:13 am, Alexandra Jaroslavsk said:
i am a 22 yr old fashion victim, shopaholic too, born and raised in Argentina, below the ecuador, meaning im just going into fall
the point is, summer had begun, i was on the subway on my way to work, wearing ballet flats, and suddenly felt really hot.
i stopped a few stations before work, went into the mall and bought a pair of national (made by Hush Puppies).
needless to say, ive worn them pretty much every day, with skirts, with jeans, dresses, to the beach, at night… they are as comfortable as it gets, and they are not flipflops, so i say YAY BIRKENSTOCKS!!!
long story, i know, but i just felt like putting in a good word for them
love your blog, guys!!!
April 02, 2010 at 7:58 am, Ez Dav said:
I have plantar fasciitis myself for a few months now. My podiatrist prescribed me with Custom made orthotics which did not work at all. I understood that treatment efficiency is very individual. If something works for one it may not work for the other. There are many treatment techniques that you can try. There are Taping techniques that I find very useful. There are a few more self-care techniques that I got from this informative website -http://www.plantar-fasciitis-elrofeet.com/How_is_Plantar_Fasciitis_Treated