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One of my Phys Ed teachers taught me to "pinch the fat" on the side that has the stitches. I found it worked on most occasions. However don't pinch too hard to hurt yourself lol. You will pass this obstacle, so keep up the good work!

Ooh! I feel ya! I've had crippling plantar fasciitis before. In both feet. My tips 'n' tricks: 1) be kind to yourself. If your feet hurt take a break and don't beat yourself up (this was a hard one for me) 2) you can never stretch your calves too much. 3) first thing before you get out of bed: stretch your calves, massage the bottoms of your feet 4) freeze a water bottle and roll it under your arches when your feet are sore 5) if your feet are up for it, use your bare toes to scrunch up a towel. Feels like toe push ups 6) swim! Aqua aerobics! Bike! Do all kinds of non-weightbearing exercise because losing a bit of weight will ease the load on your feet too 7) if your budget allows find an awesome physiotherapist. 8) GOOD LUCK!!!!

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