Melting injuries away with the Melt Method

You will all be relieved to know that my foot is better and now I can help YOU with your foot problems, too, since it's as simple as using a little ball to massage the sole. I had a visit from Polly Demille yesterday from the esteemed Hospital for Special Surgery here in NYC, and she brought with her this cute little pouch of rubber balls of three different sizes and she taught me a method called MELT that uses the balls to massage your foot and help you release the tension there. It was fascinating to see how these balls, when used as pressure-point release therapy, really worked to relax and soothe my feet, especially my plantar fasciitis.

For more on this check out MeltMethod.com.

Get ready for sandal season with this at-home pedicure!

Also see the cute picture of the balls. You could probably substitute a little rubber ball from the variety store, but the key is to use a softer ball first (the blue squishy one) and work up to the harder ones. Just don't press too hard! If it hurts, back off. Polly says it's good for all sorts of foot injuries, so try it.

On the Band-Aid front: I've figured out that the cloth ones are too strong, the finger ones are brilliant (I even can type when I wear it) and I like the see-through plastic ones because they stay on, don't leak and also show the least.

So wish me luck as I continue to heal and rehab. I have my first big race this weekend in Tampa...St. Anthony's. It's a big field, a competitive group of female athletes and I am just grateful to be there. Not expecting greatness... just gratitude for my healthy body (knock on wood) and a beautiful day.

All best.

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