Get Your Running & Life Back – Plantar Fascia Solutions

If plantar fascia pain has been slowing you down, it’s about more than a sore foot. It’s lost trail time, stalled momentum, and not feeling like yourself. The good news: you can get back on track, clear the real root cause, and enjoy running—and life—again.

Why the Foot Isn’t Always the Problem

The primary root cause is often not in the foot. Restrictions higher up the kinetic chain—ankle, calf, hamstrings, pelvis, even ribs—can load the plantar fascia with every step.

The key is to find the 1° root cause your body has been protecting and use the right technique to release it. When that unlocks, your system can heal.

Your body wants to heal. Your body wants to run. Let’s help it do what it’s designed to do.

5 Powerful Strain-Counterstrain Self-Treatment Techniques

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5 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣-𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨…
1. Plantar Fascia Release – Gently unload tension on the bottom of the foot to quiet irritation and let the tissue reset. Think light pressure and positioning for ease—not aggressive stretching. https://youtu.be/TK2TvIFBSuU?si=lrbqAG65P7saCHHC
2. Free the Ankle Joint – When the ankle is stiff, the fascia takes the hit. Gentle mobilization and strain-counterstrain positioning can restore glide so the foot doesn’t overwork every step. https://youtu.be/TvM41-xM5v8
3. The “Secret” of the Talo-Tibial Joint – Restrictions where the tibia meets the talus often hide in plain sight. Freeing this joint improves stride efficiency and reduces repeated load into the plantar fascia. https://youtu.be/7KFjIHWj-9M
4. Gastroc & Soleus Release – Tight calves = extra traction on the fascia. Use comfortable, ease-based positions to let the gastrocnemius and soleus soften so push-off becomes natural again. https://ralphhavens.com/shinsplintsolutions
5. Hamstring Relief Technique – Hamstrings can be a hidden driver of foot pain. Releasing them lightens the whole chain from pelvis to foot, making every step smoother and lighter. https://youtu.be/SHsygPBgiRo

Note: These techniques should feel relieving, not painful. Move gently and breathe. If symptoms persist or worsen, get a personalized assessment.

Back on the Trails. Back to Your Life.

If plantar fascia pain has kept you sidelined, you don’t have to stay there. Find the 1° root cause, apply the right technique, and let your system do what it’s built to do—heal and run.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Let’s get you back on the trails and enjoying your life again.


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