Foot hurts...freaking out....

[Wahine]

First and foremost... don't panic. It's likely just the change of shoes. You probably waited to long to change and now you'll have to adjust a bit. Try the water bottle thing suggested above and the calf stretches.

I'll try to find some other stuff for you today when I have time and if my internet is working at work.

[Kitsune06]

Why the shoes beside the bed thing? Going barefoot is generally highly recommended for developing and maintaining foot and lower leg health, and can help plantar facitis if done regularly... or so I thought?

[rocknrollgirl]

I did a light 2 miler in my new shoes on Saturday and it did not hurt. The heel feels bruised, that is the best way to describe it. Not a sharp stabbing pain, just achey like a bruise.

I have not run since Saturday. Been stretching and icing. I suspect it was caused by my calves and achilles getting tight. No aches there. Just the one spot in the heel.

[Wahine]

Why the shoes beside the bed thing? Going barefoot is generally highly recommended for developing and maintaining foot and lower leg health, and can help plantar facitis if done regularly... or so I thought?

While it does help to strengthen the foot, just like other injuries, when you have an active inflammation going on you need to rest the area until the inflammation settles. By providing support of a shoe, you are giving the area more rest that without. I usually recommend Birks beside the bed, without heel straps. You get the support of the foot bed but still have to work your muscles a little to keep the sandal on.

BTW - RNR, plantar faciitis may not be your issue. I already PMed you about the running thing.