Plantar Fasciitis
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I believe I have Plantar Fasciitis. Nothing confirmed because I'm not going to bother a doctor about this but my feet absolutely wreck in the morning in the arch between the heel and ball of the foot. And ache during the rest of the day. The pain is slightly closer to the heel.
Anyway, it really rather hurts and I would like to do something about it. I've seen online some insoles but some reviews seem a bit scummy.
I've also seen lots of forum posts about it but nothing seems to actually get done about it.
I've got some other insoles a d they semi work but this morning going down the stairs was very painful indeed
Any experience here or any recommendations?
Thanks
Anyway, it really rather hurts and I would like to do something about it. I've seen online some insoles but some reviews seem a bit scummy.
I've also seen lots of forum posts about it but nothing seems to actually get done about it.
I've got some other insoles a d they semi work but this morning going down the stairs was very painful indeed
Any experience here or any recommendations?
Thanks
I get it, mainly on my right foot, it comes and goes, currently it is giving me a bit of grief, but has been very bad at times then just seems to clear up.
I find calf stretches and similar help, problem is I start them it goes away, I stop them and it comes back, I really need to get them to become a thing I do everyday.
It's worse first thing and tends to ease off but it's always there, it doesn't stop me doing things unless it's really bad, which it rarely is, this morning I can feel it, it won't stop being going to bootcamp though whill I'll be leaving for in a few moments, we are out for a long dog walk later too.
I've never tried insoles or anything else other than stretches.
I find calf stretches and similar help, problem is I start them it goes away, I stop them and it comes back, I really need to get them to become a thing I do everyday.
It's worse first thing and tends to ease off but it's always there, it doesn't stop me doing things unless it's really bad, which it rarely is, this morning I can feel it, it won't stop being going to bootcamp though whill I'll be leaving for in a few moments, we are out for a long dog walk later too.
I've never tried insoles or anything else other than stretches.
Everyone differs, but when I got insoles it immediately made a massive difference. It had got quite debilitating and I was limping about a lot. These days it is ok for the most part but I can feel it if I don't use them.
I have the 3/4 orthotic insoles and use them whenever I'm in shoes, boots, trainers etc. They really help. I have a foot roller - spiky oval one, sand filled rather than hard plastic. This can help with pain and is also good to use regularly. I live in the desert at the moment so also have Archies flip flops that have a built in arch support. These are great and I am in them all the time. Basically you want to limit the time you are in bare feet.
The exercise of standing on a step on your toes and letting your heel drop is also good. There are socks you can wear at night that stretches everything out while you sleep, but I've not needed those.
There's no catch all cure that works for everyone, but give insoles a try as they made a 90% difference as soon as I used them.
I have the 3/4 orthotic insoles and use them whenever I'm in shoes, boots, trainers etc. They really help. I have a foot roller - spiky oval one, sand filled rather than hard plastic. This can help with pain and is also good to use regularly. I live in the desert at the moment so also have Archies flip flops that have a built in arch support. These are great and I am in them all the time. Basically you want to limit the time you are in bare feet.
The exercise of standing on a step on your toes and letting your heel drop is also good. There are socks you can wear at night that stretches everything out while you sleep, but I've not needed those.
There's no catch all cure that works for everyone, but give insoles a try as they made a 90% difference as soon as I used them.
Calf stretches, good arch support nsoles, stretches and stretches.
I used to suffer quite badly but haven't had any problems for a long time now.
Did a spell of pilates with a fascia specialist in 2019 and she taught me some useful stuff (before disappearing back to south Africa during covid and not returning).. might well be worth giving that a go for a bit
I used to suffer quite badly but haven't had any problems for a long time now.
Did a spell of pilates with a fascia specialist in 2019 and she taught me some useful stuff (before disappearing back to south Africa during covid and not returning).. might well be worth giving that a go for a bit
Edited by Tommy Razzle on Sunday 28th September 09:56
Radec said:
Roll a tennis ball or similar around your foot arch while sitting, it really helped me when I had it.
Agreed. And whilst standing.I would advise the opposite to arch supports and orthopaedic shoes.
I have/had very flat feet. I had arch supports on the NHS when I was younger.
A few years ago, I changed to wearing thinner soled, flatter shoes and trainers. I concentrated on walking and running with a better gait. I further strengthened my feet with exercises, including rope skipping. I developed some arch in both of my feet and much stronger calves and shins.
In my late 40s I am fit, in good condition and I do not suffer the knee issues that I did in my 20s.
The Mad Monk said:
Why don't you go and see the quack?
A physio would be better, either self refer or private. They'll be able to say what's tight/stiff/weak. The best thing I find with people is to spend a minute or two getting your feet moving before you get going in the morning. Whether it's a bit of stiffness in the foot that overloads the PF or getting some blood flowing it really makes a difference.
Get a plantar night boot as shown…wear that in bed for roughly a week and it will make a big difference.
The problem is caused by your tendon shortening at night as your foot falls forward and as it’s the further tendon from your heart it gets poor blood flow as you age (I’m guessing you’re roughly mid to late 40’s?)
After a week or so it will improve and also switching to silicone heel cups for daytime use will,also bring benefit.
The problem is caused by your tendon shortening at night as your foot falls forward and as it’s the further tendon from your heart it gets poor blood flow as you age (I’m guessing you’re roughly mid to late 40’s?)
After a week or so it will improve and also switching to silicone heel cups for daytime use will,also bring benefit.
The Mad Monk said:
BigGingerBob said:
Excellent, thank you everyone. I'll try the methods mentioned and see what works
I don't fancy it getting any worse.
Why don't you go and see the quack?I don't fancy it getting any worse.
His advice was good insoles and some of the stretches that have already been mentioned above. It's about as good as it's going to get.
MC Bodge said:
Agreed. And whilst standing.
I would advise the opposite to arch supports and orthopaedic shoes.
I have/had very flat feet. I had arch supports on the NHS when I was younger.
A few years ago, I changed to wearing thinner soled, flatter shoes and trainers. I concentrated on walking and running with a better gait. I further strengthened my feet with exercises, including rope skipping. I developed some arch in both of my feet and much stronger calves and shins.
In my late 40s I am fit, in good condition and I do not suffer the knee issues that I did in my 20s.
Further to this, it is obvious (but widely disregarded) tha being generally active and fit, supple and strong in the body and limbs goes a long way to helping with these niggles. The body is a system. I would advise the opposite to arch supports and orthopaedic shoes.
I have/had very flat feet. I had arch supports on the NHS when I was younger.
A few years ago, I changed to wearing thinner soled, flatter shoes and trainers. I concentrated on walking and running with a better gait. I further strengthened my feet with exercises, including rope skipping. I developed some arch in both of my feet and much stronger calves and shins.
In my late 40s I am fit, in good condition and I do not suffer the knee issues that I did in my 20s.
Had this, and get it on occasion.
Stretching, hydration, and rolling calves and feet helped a lot. Couple of amazon links below. The little roller and spikey ball helped a lot.
I work from home a couple of days a week with a standing desk so could do this on video calls and make weird faces at people.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RPLXVW7?ref_=ppx_hz...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003V1VIM4?ref_=ppx_hz...
Also swapped to Brooks trainers as well.
Stretching, hydration, and rolling calves and feet helped a lot. Couple of amazon links below. The little roller and spikey ball helped a lot.
I work from home a couple of days a week with a standing desk so could do this on video calls and make weird faces at people.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RPLXVW7?ref_=ppx_hz...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003V1VIM4?ref_=ppx_hz...
Also swapped to Brooks trainers as well.
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