I started a workout program with a trainer at the gym and was surprised at how much I was able to do. Unfortunately, my body was not ready and I have developed bicep and rotator cuff tendinitis from over use (who knew?). Now I am doing PT and they want me to take Ibuprofen which is on the no-no list. Anyone have any recommendations on anti-inflammatory pain killers? I have been trying to tough it out for a few weeks, but it is excrutiating especially when trying to sleep. Not to mention now I am totally depressed about that and want to eat everything! Good thing it is not possible to do that.

The key to this injury is rest and ice. That means you'll have to stop doing any movement/exercise that aggravates your injury for a couple weeks and ice it daily. Ibuprofen is a no-no per my doctor as well, hence why stressing the rest. You can do plenty of other exercises at the gym that still allow this injury to rest. Heck, I tore some fascia around my heel and was on crutches and still went to the gym on crutches and did upper body stuff instead. It's all about utilizing this trainer's education and knowledge level and if he/she can't come up with a temporary safer alternative, then clearly they are not the caliber trainer you need. Unfortunately, to be a certified trainer it's just a matter of a weekend class and then you're all set to charge people money for little knowledge/experience. My trainer is fabulous and not only has experience (7 years as a personal trainer/owning his own business as well), but has a master's degree in kinesiology and working on his doctorate. Ask about credentials and don't let them just throw a bunch of letters at you. Ask what the credentials mean and what was required to obtain that credential.

Tanya in NY

I agree with the no no for nsaids.

Thank u for posting this and thank u to everyone who is responding.

I recently sprained my ankle and due to previous problems it is extremely inflamed and I go to the specialist tomorrow. I hope I am able to take something as well.

And I have to say I understand wanting to eat everything in sight. I am feeling very depressed as well and my food choices have not been the best. I hope we can help each other get through this little bump in the road. Best of luck to u on ur journey.

Plantar Faciitis I had when running. It is THE WORST! If you are having heel pain this is likely the cause. It is extremely common. I went to the urgent care foot doc (yes' date=' we have them at our ugent care) as I just couldn't take it a second longer. He gave me a cortisone shot right through the heal. The most painful shot I have ever has and I screamed like a woman in labor when he did it. But I would do it all over again as literally 30 minutes later the pain was GONE. After months of issues. Anywho, Maybe talk to your doc about a cortiseone shot for what ails to. Of course you cant have too many, but man it was great! BEst part, NO MEDS!

Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole (bottom surface) of the foot. It is often caused by overuse of the plantar fascia or arch tendon of the foot. It is a very common condition and can be difficult to treat if not looked after properly. Another common term for the affliction is "policeman's heel".^[1]

Longstanding cases of plantar fasciitis often demonstrate more degenerative changes than inflammatory changes, in which case they are termed plantar fasciosis.^[2] The suffix "osis" implies a pathology of chronic degeneration without inflammation. Since tendons and ligaments do not contain blood vessels, they do not actually become inflamed. Instead, injury to the tendon is usually the result of an accumulation over time of microscopic tears at the cellular level.

The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue originating on the bottom surface of the calcaneus (heel bone) and extending along the sole of the foot towards the toes. It has been reported that plantar fasciitis occurs in two million Americans a year and in 10% of the U.S. population over a lifetime.^[3] It is commonly associated with long periods of weight bearing. Among non-athletic populations, it is associated with a high body mass index.^[4] The pain is usually felt on the underside of the heel and is often most intense with the first steps of the day. Another symptom is that the sufferer has difficulty bending the foot so that the toes are brought toward the shin (decreased dorsiflexion of the ankle). A symptom commonly recognized among sufferers of plantar fasciitis is an increased probability of knee pains, especially among runners.Jump to: navigation, search Plantar fasciitis

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reduces lactic acid from exercise. epsom salt baths of course.

I too had plantar fascitis. I had to have 2 cortisone shots 3 days before my wedding in order to just walk down the aisle. It is horribly painful and so worth the shots!!

I've been banede for a couple years and during this time have had a tummy tuck and several ortho and overuse injuries including a rotator cuff and a ruptured achilles tendon. I've taken Advil at will and post-surgical percoset with no consequence. My band doctor is one of the best in the country and is far more laissez faire than most. Of course you should go with your doctor's orders, but I'm an Advil girl and it hasn't been a problem. I don't even think about it.