Possible plantar fasciitis? Please Help?
Good motion control walking shoes can help, as can sole inserts. But, really, going to a doc and getting a firm diagnosis is the best. Edit: If you have a specialty running shop in your town, they will probably have experts that can help
Home remedy for plantar fasciitis and heel spur?
Have you had surgery for a heel spur? My heel pain has been life changing; in a bad way. An X-ray revealed a heel spur caused by (or caused?) plantar fasciitis. The podiatrist gave me shoe inserts to take the pressure off of the heel with high arch support. He also gave me a prescription for NSAIDS. I want a cure! Do you have a home treatment that rid you of your heel spur permanently? What was it like? What were the results? Thanks for answering!
Plantar fasciitis?
Hi Abalone_girl!! I had that exact problem. All the Podiatrist did was tell me about different heel pads, etc. Finally, I was seeing my Osteopath, for something else, but I mentioned it to her. She said ALL doctors make the same mistake. Her father was a Podiatrist & became famous for figuring out how to treat it properly. She said heel supports, etc. will NOT help. Oddly enough, you need a sturdy ARCH support. The Plantar Fasciitis was so bad that I could not put my heel down. "Fortunately" I was using crutches, so I was able to keep that foot up. It sounds crazy, but I bought the heavy-duty arch supports. They cost about $25., but they DID work, almost immediately. It was like a miracle!! My doctor explained it to me. She said that the pain from PF is felt in the heel, but the cause is in the arch. The tendons that go under the foot & under the arch, drop & get pulled. So, we feel the pain in the heel. But the mistake most doctors make is in trying to cushion the heel. What they really have to do is stop the dropping of the tendons in the arch. Once the tendons in the arch get the support they need, the pain will stop & the PF will heal. You will always have to wear arch supports on that support, though, to keep it from happening again. Best of luck to you.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis is the pain and inflammation at the point where the thin band of tissues called the plantar fascia connects your heel bone to your toes. This tissue helps support the bones of your arch and absorbs some of the strain you put on your feet, whether from running or other kinds of vigorous exercise.DO I HAVE PLANTAR FASCIITIS?The most common plantar fasciitis symptom is pain, which is normally felt at the heel and occurs where the plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone. The pain can be intense when getting out of bed in the morning or getting up from a stationary position. The pain often lessens when walking, but may be persistent.Pain that is commonly intense when getting out of bed is a common sign of Plantar Fasciitis, a particular type of heel pain.What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?For runners, a sudden or drastic increase in mileage, along with the lack of proper arch support or the use of worn out shoes may be to blame. But according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, plantar fasciitis usually doesn't have one definitive cause.Tight calf muscles, which can make it hard for you to flex your footBeing overweight, which can amplify the everyday shocks of movingVery high arches because the fascia are already under extra tensionRepetitive impact activity like running, hiking or other sportsANAGE PLANTAR FASCIITIS AND KEEP MOVINGHaving plantar fasciitis is a painful experience that may even require surgery, so it's important to talk with your doctor about your symptoms. He or she can help make sure you don't have another condition and help you learn how to get the plantar fasciitis pain management plan you need, which may includeTaking a break from activities that cause the painUsing ice for up to 20 minutes 3 to 4 times per dayMedication as directed by a doctorSpecial exercises or therapies to help strengthen calf muscles or correct a problem with your gaitWearing arch supporting insoles such as these can also help!
Doctor found that my right foot has Plantar fasciitis and gave me viantril-s as supplement. Is it OK?
Try to wear a little high heel shoes, may be a 1 1/2 - 2 inches , it will reduce the pain. good luck.
What REALLY works to cure plantar fasciitis?
My feet have been hurting since May. I've bought Walkfit Orthodics, seen a podiatrist (suggested EXPENSIVE orthodics), stretched, exercised, nothing seems to help... Oh yeah, except that nice shot they gave me in the heels. That helped for a few days. Anybody have advice?
How can I treat a mild plantar fasciitis?
Treatment for plantar fasciitis is actually quite simple. You should check with your doctor to ensure that what you’re feeling is truly this condition – there could be some other disorder at play, and you don’t want to overlook that. Then, your doctor will likely prescribe exercise and either arch supports or compression socks.One good exercise that treats plantar fasciitis is toe warm-up.This simple little exercise will increase the flexibility in your feet, and will strengthen your foot muscles. It’s best to use this one as a warm-up, then move on to the other exercises.1. Sit straight up in a hard chair, feet on the floor. Your feet should be the same width apart as your hips.2. Keeping your toes on the ground, raise your heels as far as you can. You’ll feel your calves tighten.3. Hold for eight seconds.4. Next, lower your heels to the floor. Then, keeping the rest of your foot flat, raise your toes, pointing them to the ceiling.5. Finally, curl your toes under so that the tops of your toes are touching the floor.Repeat ten times.If you can’t stretch your toes very far, don’t worry. Just repeat this exercise three times each week. You’ll notice that your flexibility will gradually increase.You can checkout this helpful article I found that shows the other best exercises for plantar fasciitis and more information about it: The 5 Best Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis - TrendBaron.com