This $15 Foam Roller Eased My Plantar Fasciitis Pain, and I'm Fully Obsessed
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I have plantar fasciitis, a condition in which the tissue that runs along the sole of your foot, from the heel to the toes, becomes inflamed. So when I was given the opportunity to try some foam rollers from Gaiam, I immediately latched onto one designed specifically for the feet. Get this: I haven't had a single flare-up since this foam roller arrived in the mail. Now, I can get out of bed and walk naturally, without any discomfort. I can pound my feet in my workout classes and dance as much as I want with my friends on a Saturday night. I can speed walk when I'm running a little late (which is basically all the time). I'm not exaggerating when I say that it has changed my life — keep reading for a closer look.
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The Roller
The Gaiam Restore Hot & Cold Foot Roller ($7, originally $15) is designed to ease pain from conditions like plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. The roller contours to the arch of your foot and can be frozen or placed in hot water before use for added relief. It's a game changer.
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How to Use It
"The easiest and most effective way is to simply sit down with the foam roller perpendicular to the arch of your foot and roll it all the way from the back of your heel up to your toes and back," Dr. Canuso said. I loved how it felt on my arches and the balls of my feet, so even if your feet are just tight and sore after a run, foam rolling is worth a shot.