[bikegirl72]

I know a chick in PTA that does reflexology. Has anyone had it done for any reason and specifically for PF?

 

[Nettie]

I have had it done. I got a leg massage/reflexology after my first marathon. It felt really good, but I only got it done once and thus have nothing constructive to say really. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile">

 

[bikegirl72]

she charges like $60 an hour and $30 for a half hour.<br><br>
she's cool and stuff but then she can tell pta about my nasty feet. idk.<br><br>
but i want to run the stinkin marathon. arrggg

 

[Nettie]

I don't think those prices are out of pocket. Do the half hour and see how it goes.

 

[merigayle]

You should get myofascial release on your foot. It was originally developed to treat PF. It really basically cured mine. That + orthotics + good work shoes.<br><br><br><a href="http://www.myofascialrelease.com" target="_blank">www.myofascialrelease.com</a> you can find the # for the paoli, pa clinic and call them and ask them for a referral in your area.

 

[IEatHills4Meals]

BG, reflexology is like working on areas of your body, through your foot. It correlates areas of your body with your foot... It's not treating your foot... I agree with merigayle... find somebody who does ART or a good PT that has a good release technique.

 

[sistergoldenhair]

I also agree with meri. The money you spend on the right kind of massage will go farther in helping your foot.<br><br>
I've had PF symptoms as a result of a foot sprain off and on since March. Massage has been the tool that seems to have helped mange it the most -- specifically the cross-friction massage I got in PT.