Healthline: Should You Run with Plantar Fasciitis? Skip to main content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Los Angeles, 18 November 2020 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles Healthline Should You Continue to Run with Plantar Fasciitis In severe cases of plantar fasciitis, running should be avoided because it will likely be painful and require a prolonged recovery, according to Cedars-Sinai experts. Photo by Getty Images. Active and healthy woman running on the beach at sunset. Concept of fitness and healthy lifestyle. Healthline recently interviewed foot and ankle surgeon Rachel Triche, MD, at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, about plantar fasciitis, a degenerative irritation of the ligament that connects the front of the foot to the heel. Triche discussed how runners can continue being active and running safely if they experience this painful condition. Common symptoms of plantar fasciitis (pronounced: fashee-EYE-tiss) include pain at the bottom of the heel and along the arch of the foot. This discomfort appears first thing in the morning after getting out of bed and becomes less severe after a few steps. Runners also experience pain during the push-off phase of their stride. In mild cases, when symptoms can be controlled, following a daily stretching regimen can help ease the discomfort. But in severe cases, Triche advised avoiding high-impact activity, such as running, because it will likely be painful and require a prolonged recovery. "Start with a walk-jog, or something quite a bit easier than you would normally do first, and see how it goes," Triche told Healthline. "It's important to listen to your body - and if the pain increases, your body is telling you that you are not ready yet." If walking is too much, Triche suggested trying cross-training and low-impact activities such as swimming, biking or rowing. To help minimize discomfort from plantar fasciitis, warm up for at least five minutes before any type of physical activity, Healthline explained. Spend a few minutes stretching the feet, including the heel and arch area. Regardless of the severity of plantar fasciitis, it's important to understand the source of the symptoms and to talk to a doctor if pain and discomfort persist. Click here to read the complete story from Healthline. Related Stories RSS feed - Related Stories (opens in new window) View all headlines - Related Stories HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries October 07, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles HealthDay recently interviewed Rebecca J. Schneyer, MD, a resident in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai, about a study she led that found Black and Hispanic women were less likely than white women to receive minimally … Read more KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot October 06, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles KCRW program Press Play recently featured Rita Shane, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Cedars-Sinai, discussing who qualifies for the updated COVID-19 booster and how long patients must wait before getting the shot.The Centers … Read more ABC 7 Spider-Man Swings by 4-Year-Old Leukemia Patient s Birthday Party at Cedars-Sinai September 30, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles ABC 7 recently profiled Cedars-Sinai patient Jabari Henley, who celebrated his fourth birthday with a special superhero at Guerin Children's newly opened inpatient facility.The Lifedriven Foundation helped throw Henley a surprise party in the Guerin … Read more Show previous items Show next items Contact the Media Team Email: [email protected] Contact Melissa VizcarraSenior Communications Specialist melissa.vizcarra@cshs.org Share this release Healthline Should You Continue to Run with Plantar Fasciitis Share on: Twitter Share on: Facebook Share on: LinkedIn Search Our Newsroom Social media Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) Visit our Youtube profile (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Latest news 07 Oct 2022 - HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries 07 Oct 2022 - Faculty Publications: Sept. 29-Oct. 6 07 Oct 2022 - Fine-Tuning Organ-Chip Technology 06 Oct 2022 - KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot 05 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Schedules Free Flu Vaccine Clinics 04 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Showcases Hispanic and Latinx Art Newsroom Home