Has anyone had swimming help their plantar Fasciitis?

Has anyone had swimming help their plantar Fasciitis? I was thinking it may help loosen the muscles in my hips, calves, etc...

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Community comment#1

That is not a good way to stretch it.watch you tube for stretching exercises. Also walking a lot

Community comment#2

I do stretches in the warm water therapy pool at my gym

Community comment#3

I do aquafit alongside my stretching exercises, it really helps

Community comment#4

I’m a swimmer and it is a great overall body workout! However, i wouldn’t say it loosens anything. It strengthens so it tightens my hips , shoulders. I have to stretch if I want things to loosen up

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#5

swimming is a great non-weight bearing exercise. Perfect for PF.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#6

What utter nonsense!

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#7

I can’t comment on the swimming bit as I don’t go swimming myself/ but if you have it severe like I do I can assure no amount of stretches will work, also walking a lot you say how when you are in constant agony ?? I can’t walk even around the house I’m in so much pain & have to limp so saying walking when you physically can’t is wild 🥴

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#8

Strength is more beneficial than stretch

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#9

thank you I have had surgery twice for this and it did not work. I am desperately trying to find something to help me. I am a teacher and on my feet alot

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#10

I’m sorry you are so tied by the pain. I have been there too. Finally got mri and X-rays of back and hip. Doing Physical Therapy for those issues has also helped my PF as it’s all related. Strengthening glutes and back etc has made life more manageable. I hope you can find something that does work for you.