Wow. If you know plantar fasciitis, you know I haven't taken one step in 8 months without searing, blinding heel pain. I got a one hour foot massage with Jerry at U-Relax SLO last night, and today I woke up to ZERO HEEL PAIN.
ZERO!!!!!!
I'll admit it hurt a lot during, but I was desperate to give anything a chance. Jerry definitely knew what I was talking about when I showed him a diagram of PF on my phone, and he clearly hit all the right spots in my heel. But what really impressed me was how he judiciously balanced both responding to my pain and still accomplishing what needed to happen even though it hurt sometimes.
I've been to 2 doctors, a chiropractor, and at least 5 other foot spas. But they had no effect.
Comment to other reviewers: They start you out sitting up with no back support while working your shoulders/back to allow you to get involved. Try stretching and changing your position in response to what's happening and you'll have a new-found freedom :) It's just a different style.
Now, I'll also admit the music is funny and there's no receptionist... but it's just part of the casual, no-pressure, cooperative, warm, almost family-like vibe they maintain, which I like.
All non-essentials aside, you WILL get a world class massage... and don't forget to communicate your pain and get involved :)
Tears of gratitude to Jerry...
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