I tried everything myself, as I get it back from time to time.
I found the only thing that works, is the Night Splints. Put this on when I sleep at night.
I found the only thing that works, is the Night Splints. Put this on when I sleep at night.
Ok... Let me describe this the BEST that I can and HOPEFULLY someone can give me some ideas.
Its a severe sharp pain in the heel of my right foot. The Doc says PLANTAR FASCIITIS...
There is NO bone spur according to Xrays...
Heres the kicker even though I am FULLY covered under State Insurance with my Govt job... they do NOT cover any orthopedic inserts that could be made to correct this... and TRUST ME it is VERY EXPENSIVE.
I am curious if ANYONE has had this type of issue and what you did to get it to go away.
Its severe enough now that I CANT run and in the mornings it is VERY sore.
Thanks guys for all the help.
Matt (LEO SOUTH GA.)
I tried everything myself, as I get it back from time to time.
I found the only thing that works, is the Night Splints. Put this on when I sleep at night.
Those are Graston tools.Poconnor,
Find a good foot doctor that specializes in doing a procedure that involves the GAVISTON Tools. I know it sounds strange but it WILL work forever. Took a few visits. Ut well worth it in the end.
Re: Heel/Foot Pain HELP!
Switch to barefoot or minimalist running. Go barefoot as often as possible.
My wife and I both had it, and when we did what I described above, it went away very quickly. Your feet are weak, custom supports will make them weaker. They'll fix it short term, but make it worse in the long term.
We tried all the stretching stuff and bought some pricey inserts, all of which gave only temporary relief. Seriously, take off your shoes.
Read the Vibram five finger thread here for more info.
I had to switch work boots and bought new shoes as mine was pretty severe. I put superfeet insoles in my new duty boots. I also had a coworker who recommended generic heel cups from Walmart or Walgreens that he stated seemed to help his resolve. I still fight it some and haven’t done the heel cups yet.
This is what I did. Also, while you may need inserts I found out all I needed was the correct shoe. Turns out my feet roll out and I had been buying generic shoes for folks whose feet roll in. Got into some Asics Nimbus (neutral instead of roll control) running shoes and my plantar fasciitis went away...I am a diabetic, whom are prone to this problem. My podiatrist told me to freeze a two liter bottle of water and place my toes on the bottle and roll the bottle forward and backward, forcing your foot to follow the curvature of the bottle. Doing this morning and night worked wonders. More often initially and for a least five minutes. Wear socks to avoid damage to skin. Good shoes with arch support are imperative. Best of luck.
Same treatment here. I'd get the shot, go to physical therapy, they'd do ice for 20 minutes then heat, then stretch. Took a couple of months to get over it. The second time I got a walking boot and crutches until it healed.Re: Heel/Foot Pain HELP!
Matt
I have had it for years. Both feet.
It is the worst when awakening and arising. As I walk around it gets better. But never goes away.
I have had the shots and I considered a planter fascia release where the fascia is cut, but decided against it.
What has helped more than anything is stretching. Doing stretches specific for the foot and Achilles tendon. Like a runners stretch where you lean against a wall and push the heel down.
I stand most of the day, on covered concrete floors and although I wear good shoes (Clarkes) I still have days where I limp a bit early on.
Try stretching 2 or three times a day.
Good luck
Dave