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I just about recovered from this and all I can say is this is absolute torture for those who have it.
I went to a podotrist (foot specialist?) who figured out in part why I was having problems and made some suggestions which have ultimately proved extremely beneficial.
1. I had over pronating feet which meant I had to change the type of running shoes I used for ultra marathons (100k-250k races) and every day use. I am now using Asics Nimbus Gel running shoes which are fantastic on the feet.
2. I do some very basic stretching exercises for the feet when the pain hit in the mornings and nights which helped a lot.
3. I had to lose weight and it meant off loading 15kg which has helped.
4. Had to do more stretching exercises for the achilles and calf muscles before training and a proper warm down after training.
5. I use 2XU calf support tights to race with and 2XU long tights to sleep in to help with blood circulation. I think it MAYBE helps 3%-5% so don't expect miracles but for me, I find I wake up the next day feeling much better rather than sore. I can't say if the 2XU stuff is making the difference but I think a combination of all 4 things above plus sleeping with the compression tights do help blood circulation in the feet.
If you are using combat boots or standard trekking boots, you need to get insoles customed made for your feet and/or to give more cushioning for your heel and mid-foot.
Hope it helps someone.
My PF problems also coincided with lower back problems I have suffered so it's possible several things have brought this about.
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