Plantar fasciitis - any suggestions

[dave1372]

I can’t seem to get rid of the pain in my heel, tried the stretching, massaging, special pf insoles and it’s still painful - bareable just really annoying! Any one got any tips have to alleviate/get rid of the pain? Just thought it would be good to maybe get advice from a stalker who has experienced this issue….Facebook everyone is trying to flog you something when you ask!

 

[sh1kar]

I can’t seem to get rid of the pain in my heel, tried the stretching, massaging, special pf insoles and it’s still painful - bareable just really annoying! Any one got any tips have to alleviate/get rid of the pain? Just thought it would be good to maybe get advice from a stalker who has experienced this issue….Facebook everyone is trying to flog you something when you ask!

are you sure thats what it is?

Have you seen a specialist?

 

[hammo]

I too tried all the stretching, straps and insole inserts. A tennis ball on the floor, roll your foot firmly around on it offered the only tangible improvement- though very temporary.
Took a couple of months or more for mine to fade away.

 

[HonestJohn]

Rest, lots of it

 

[Woodlander]

Stretching and massaging might help a bit, mine just disappeared as quickly as it came, took about 8 months though. A very painful 8 months.
I did try foam heel inserts, which maybe helped a bit, but I think it just takes time.

 

[JockStalk]

Rest. Alternate soaking between hot as you can bear water and ice slush in two bowls. Elevate your leg after.

Rolling your foot on a golf ball on a hard surface also helps as above.

 

[Smellydog]

My last episode lasted 2 years.
I can tell when trying footwear that it will strain my foot and hence I'm quite picky about what I buy, cheap or otherwise.

One pair of wellies I can wear one day only and another pair for a number of days.
My boots are sound.

 

[Nickb]

mine just disappeared as quickly as it came, took about 8 months though.

Me too , same with the tennis elbow.

 

[Watermeadow]

Try ditching the boots and wearing good quality walking trainers such as lowa - boots have their place but a lot of sports therapists advise that they don’t allow the foot & ankle to behave naturally. It might not be the right solution for you (everyone’s different) but a lot of stalkers seem to get this and it has been linked to driving and walking in boots

Hope you get it sorted

 

[NoIDeer]

Mrs says put insoles in all footwear, never wear flat shoes or bare feet. Do the the NHS recommended exercises. She reckons Skechers arch fit were very good.

Hers lasted two and half years and disappeared overnight!

 

[RoyalRedStag]

Rest off your feet is the only thing that helps. Wear something comfortable on your feet when walking or standing around the house. That helps a lot.

 

[Smellydog]

One pair of cheap work boots supplied were so flat I shaped some arch supports from pallet wood on the linisher and glued them in!

 

[Pellet Pinger]

Rest, lots of it

I used to suffer cronic with it, on my feet all day, even after stretching before getting out of bed i’d be hobbling around for an hour before it settled down.
Then covid came along, furloughed for 6 weeks lounging about and that cured it, not a sign since touch wood!

 

[charlie222]

I used to get it on and off until I pushed it too far running, then it was there all day and night , first few steps in the morning are still a shocker. Been seeing thr nhs physio for thr last couple of months and its deffo improved. It's mix of getting the flexibility back, strengthening thr other muscles and getting the right footware in my opinion. Best of luck with it.

 

[Freeforester]

Laser or (earlier) ultrasonic stimulation via the local chiropractor may have helped when I had it; it stimulates the body into beginning the healing process itself.

Not fun, especially if you’re self employed, have had 3 separate bouts of it over the years.

Rest is best.

 

[Tegner]

gel insoles worked for me

 

[SikaSeeker]

I ditched a pair of good hunting boots as it was never getting better. After a change of foot wear it went away.

 

[Grannysmith]

Sit in chair grip toes and firmly bend foot down toward floor hold 10secs repeat x5 3 times daily

 

[angusb1]

I too tried all the stretching, straps and insole inserts. A tennis ball on the floor, roll your foot firmly around on it offered the only tangible improvement- though very temporary.
Took a couple of months or more for mine to fade away.

This was the best thing I did for mine. Rolling my foot on a tennis ball on a hard surface for 3 minutes then ice the sole of my foot with one of those gel pads that goes in the freezer. Also I wear walking boots with superfeet insoles from when I get up until when I go to bed, even in the house. It's been a year and much better now, it would've been quicker if I stuck to doing the tennis ball and ice exercises 3 times a day.

I can't wear wellies any more, I can manage a day in one pair when I'm stalking now but I think it was wearing them every day that caused it for me.

 

[WalkedUp]

Mrs says put insoles in all footwear, never wear flat shoes or bare feet. Do the the NHS recommended exercises. She reckons Skechers arch fit were very good.

Hers lasted two and half years and disappeared overnight!

This is what happened with me, it was the best physio advice ever. I’ll see if I can find my previous posts about it.