I use a lacrosse ball when it starts yelling at me, but that's only to treat symptoms.

What's actually helped (to the point that it hasn't bothered in months) is three-fold (and most came from the other thread that was mentioned above):

- Tape foot every run with KT Tape (search that other thread for how).
- Wear PF sock always, even when not running.
- Toe raises, lots of 'em! I'd do them often throughout the day, but now I do them while brushing my teeth, typically 65-90 at a time.

Some other things that have also probably helped:
- I found shoes that fit my feet better with great arch support (I have really high arches): Altra Paradigms and Solomon... somethings... for running. New shoes for the office, as well (Merrill hikers).
- I ran more often and really developed a large base before adding any speed work. As in, running every day for 30 minutes or more. And even now, speed is occasional, a couple of times per week at most, and only after a really good warm-up.

Keep in mind, this is what has worked *for me,* and it does not mean it would for you: seems that PF is different for everyone.

And it took six months before anything started to really get better. But keep trying things - you'll find something eventually!

Good luck!
- Jeff