Plantar Fasciitis
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I get this from time to time because ive got wierd feet.
I always solve it with stretching and getting my foot and ankle back into the shape it should be.
For me it is the tightenoing of tendons that progressively get worse and then limping,/guarding just makes it worse.
It is really important that you do the oposite- those tendons need to be stretched and release the Tension in them so that they can return to there normal range of Motion.
theres a guy on YouTube- smashwerx channel that has some pretty good Videos- ist aimed at crossfitters ... i think they get lots of injuries maybe and ive just used it to solve a 10 year old shoulder impingement Syndrome. Thing is you have to Keep on top of it and Keep stretching regularly.
best of luck
I always solve it with stretching and getting my foot and ankle back into the shape it should be.
For me it is the tightenoing of tendons that progressively get worse and then limping,/guarding just makes it worse.
It is really important that you do the oposite- those tendons need to be stretched and release the Tension in them so that they can return to there normal range of Motion.
theres a guy on YouTube- smashwerx channel that has some pretty good Videos- ist aimed at crossfitters ... i think they get lots of injuries maybe and ive just used it to solve a 10 year old shoulder impingement Syndrome. Thing is you have to Keep on top of it and Keep stretching regularly.
best of luck
Good news! (hopefully) I got home from work last night to find a letter from my GP's surgery, inside was an appointment for a NHS clinic at a private hospital.
The podiatrist who advised that his hospital / the NHS didn't offer the shockwave therapy treatment has written to the practice and I assumed they would write me a referral to a private provider, but full marks to them for finding a NHS funded provider of the service in another health district in the locality.
I'm hopeful that this will mean pain free feet with the added bonus of me not having to pay as they are causing me quite a lot of discomfort at the moment.
The podiatrist who advised that his hospital / the NHS didn't offer the shockwave therapy treatment has written to the practice and I assumed they would write me a referral to a private provider, but full marks to them for finding a NHS funded provider of the service in another health district in the locality.
I'm hopeful that this will mean pain free feet with the added bonus of me not having to pay as they are causing me quite a lot of discomfort at the moment.
StevenB said:
Management has this as has been said tennis balls and the stretching,she has been told not to wear flat shoes as this makes it worse also you can get insoles/gell things for the condition at superdrug which will help.
Stretching should be both the calf and the plantar fascia itself. A quick Google will show the two. Also, yoga can help because some of the poses (e.g. downward dog) stretch the entire fascia.The Superfeet website gives a good explanation of how and which insoles help with plantar fasciitis. Custom orthotics (not cheap!) from a podiatrist would be significantly better than insoles from Superdrug or even Superfeet.
I've just returned from my second session of shock wave therapy on my heels and so far so good.
I had my first session last week and have been on my feet a lot in the past week, the discomfort has been less than I'd usually have after been on them so much.
This may in part due to something the physiotherapist carrying out the treatment gave me, heel cups (squishy rubber wedges). They have been very comfortable and they're something that no one has ever recommended before.
The ones I've got are from an American manufacturer and are branded 'Tuli's', they are less than £10 so well worth it. I'd have bought them years ago if I'd known!
I had my first session last week and have been on my feet a lot in the past week, the discomfort has been less than I'd usually have after been on them so much.
This may in part due to something the physiotherapist carrying out the treatment gave me, heel cups (squishy rubber wedges). They have been very comfortable and they're something that no one has ever recommended before.
The ones I've got are from an American manufacturer and are branded 'Tuli's', they are less than £10 so well worth it. I'd have bought them years ago if I'd known!
I had the orthotic inserts but really the best thing I found was the Merrell shoes, in all the ones I have tried, I I tried a lot, they are superb.
The insert I was recommended by the fella at the hospital
https://www.simplyfeet.co.uk/index.php/orthaheel-r...
It was over the phone though.
The insert I was recommended by the fella at the hospital
https://www.simplyfeet.co.uk/index.php/orthaheel-r...
It was over the phone though.
I had this for a while, has now gone.
I self-diagnosed it to my walking trail-type shoes which I had been using a lot - all my shoes are pretty flat inside apart from my walking shows which had a thick sole and shaped/contoured in-sole.
Not medically qualified to say if that was the cause, but stopped using them and one day realised the discomfort had gone.
I self-diagnosed it to my walking trail-type shoes which I had been using a lot - all my shoes are pretty flat inside apart from my walking shows which had a thick sole and shaped/contoured in-sole.
Not medically qualified to say if that was the cause, but stopped using them and one day realised the discomfort had gone.
It is funny, I've got a little bit of a flare and thought about posting in this thread thinking it'd be difficult to find but up it popped in the current "my stuff" list.
As for the Merrells, thanks to this thread I wear them and they are fantastic. I'm acctually on my second pair as my son nicked the first pair I bought about a day after I got them, so I got some more. Thing is I don't wear them enough hence the flare up.
This flare up is different from the other bouts. I'm getting an intense burning / tearing pain it, feels right in the core or center of the heel ball when I bend down a certain way, it really kills. But am pain free in all other ways. Very strange.
As for the Merrells, thanks to this thread I wear them and they are fantastic. I'm acctually on my second pair as my son nicked the first pair I bought about a day after I got them, so I got some more. Thing is I don't wear them enough hence the flare up.
This flare up is different from the other bouts. I'm getting an intense burning / tearing pain it, feels right in the core or center of the heel ball when I bend down a certain way, it really kills. But am pain free in all other ways. Very strange.
It may well be that the exercise class is too much until your PF has improved further. I’d suggest you want to exercise sufficiently to get blood flowing into the tissue, but too much exercise will result in (re)injury and setback. It’s a tricky balance, so working out a plan with a good physio could be invaluable.
I suffered with this for about 18 months, and it was only disciplined daily exercises to combat it, and mega patience, which got hard towards the end banished it for good! There is no real science to it, but even when I thought it was gone, I gave it another 3 months after that to be sure. For all the little niggles I have had over the years this was by far the worst.
So if you are back in the pain, then its not gone!
So if you are back in the pain, then its not gone!
Yidwann said:
I suffered with this for about 18 months, and it was only disciplined daily exercises to combat it, and mega patience, which got hard towards the end banished it for good! There is no real science to it, but even when I thought it was gone, I gave it another 3 months after that to be sure. For all the little niggles I have had over the years this was by far the worst.
So if you are back in the pain, then its not gone!
I totally agree! Had the same experience to a tee. So if you are back in the pain, then its not gone!
I have very high arches and normal arch supports wouldn't be anywhere near high enough. I had to ball up a sock and walk around with it in my shoe for months before it completely went. Hasn't returned though, and it was 4 or 5 years ago now so it IS fixable!
I said this earlier in the thread, but when I get this, it's a project for me to get rid of it. I stretch at least 2 times a day, use the ice bottle 2 times a day, wear calf sleeves, use a ball roller on my foot 5 times a day and take the problem seriously.
Most people I speak with don't keep the discipline so for mild cases it can drag on for ages. I cannot talk about severe cases, but treat it like a project and you can get rid of it...
Good luck!
Most people I speak with don't keep the discipline so for mild cases it can drag on for ages. I cannot talk about severe cases, but treat it like a project and you can get rid of it...
Good luck!
I just spent a week at home with flu. 4 days solid in bed and 2 on the sofa. My PF has gone! Bedrest is the way forward. Or crutches perhaps. I had spent the previous 2 months under private physio doing daily exercises ice etc with so so results... just about made having the flu worthwhile!
Hi Guys
Thought I'd chime in as I have this problem too. It is ridiculous in the mornings or when I sit down for 30 minutes on and put my feet up. When I get up, it's like I need to take a few "calibration" steps to shake off the pain and in the process, hold onto the walls as I pull myself along.
I recently got these insoles: http://www.shoeinsoles.co.uk/vionic-full-length-or...
And these trainers:https://www.drcomfort.com/our-footwear/mens-footwear/athletic/jason
With these two, I have 0 pain outside.
My problem is now at home only as I have a laminate floor. I've seen socks with thick soles that can help, I may try these again.
I went to the London Podiatry Centre for diagnosis via ultrasound and a full gait analysis and will be getting custom insoles (the ones above are a stopgap a I have other feet conditions too).
Thought I'd chime in as I have this problem too. It is ridiculous in the mornings or when I sit down for 30 minutes on and put my feet up. When I get up, it's like I need to take a few "calibration" steps to shake off the pain and in the process, hold onto the walls as I pull myself along.
I recently got these insoles: http://www.shoeinsoles.co.uk/vionic-full-length-or...
And these trainers:https://www.drcomfort.com/our-footwear/mens-footwear/athletic/jason
With these two, I have 0 pain outside.
My problem is now at home only as I have a laminate floor. I've seen socks with thick soles that can help, I may try these again.
I went to the London Podiatry Centre for diagnosis via ultrasound and a full gait analysis and will be getting custom insoles (the ones above are a stopgap a I have other feet conditions too).
anonymous said:
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Yeah I was told the same thing. I am getting to get those special socks. I'm sure barefoot is fine on carpet though?£350, fully bespoke via 3D gait analysis. There's a few options actually.
http://www.londonpodiatry.com/
Suffered for years. Basically avoided walking! Less than ideal to say the least and unsurprisingly can lead to depression.
Anyway got it under some control by forcing my foot into a different position when walking. I walked on the outside of my foot. This kept the PF at bay but did cause some other slight complications. Then had (unrelated) back problem and was at a physio. She was good and sorted the back. Then I remembered to mention the PF. It was only an after thought because I had it under some control. Anyway thank heavens I remembered. She concluded that it was my toes locked in a position and they weren't providing their part of the support of my body weight. As soon as she cracked them back in to position I knew she had sorted it. My foot felt brand new again.....what a relief. Don't suppose its everyone's problem but if it only helps one case....
Had previously done about 10 lifetimes of stretching ball rolling etc etc...it just wasn't doing any good at all. Suppose every case is different.
Anyway got it under some control by forcing my foot into a different position when walking. I walked on the outside of my foot. This kept the PF at bay but did cause some other slight complications. Then had (unrelated) back problem and was at a physio. She was good and sorted the back. Then I remembered to mention the PF. It was only an after thought because I had it under some control. Anyway thank heavens I remembered. She concluded that it was my toes locked in a position and they weren't providing their part of the support of my body weight. As soon as she cracked them back in to position I knew she had sorted it. My foot felt brand new again.....what a relief. Don't suppose its everyone's problem but if it only helps one case....
Had previously done about 10 lifetimes of stretching ball rolling etc etc...it just wasn't doing any good at all. Suppose every case is different.
Edited by E30M3ZONE on Monday 2nd April 20:31
this had flared up for me recently as we have increased the amount of dancing over recent months right foot just in front of the heel very sore and limits range of movement which is a bit of a problem.
I have quite high arches and despite the fact I stretch my calves ALOT and flex my foot alot to increase height on to my toes during dancing I'm certian this has caused the flare up - dancing shoes are cushioned in the heel but not in the sole so i'm pretty certain that is the root cause.
Question is is it worth going to a podiatrist or will self medication, Icing, rest, ball rolling etc be just as good and what they advise anyway.
ontop of this I do suffer from gout every three months or so on top of years of rugby, running, teaching fitness classes etc, spinning it could be wear and tear and need managing - its not the years its the mileage!
this is the thread i was looking for but wanted to just canvas opinion...what would custom made orthotics cost for example?
I have quite high arches and despite the fact I stretch my calves ALOT and flex my foot alot to increase height on to my toes during dancing I'm certian this has caused the flare up - dancing shoes are cushioned in the heel but not in the sole so i'm pretty certain that is the root cause.
Question is is it worth going to a podiatrist or will self medication, Icing, rest, ball rolling etc be just as good and what they advise anyway.
ontop of this I do suffer from gout every three months or so on top of years of rugby, running, teaching fitness classes etc, spinning it could be wear and tear and need managing - its not the years its the mileage!
this is the thread i was looking for but wanted to just canvas opinion...what would custom made orthotics cost for example?
thanks,
I have been able to rest it for a week ish i.e. no dancing but first class back last night and today its very sore and the bruising has crept up toward the inside right ankle so i do need to get it checked.
like an idiot I broke my big toe last week on the other foot aswell - don't ask.
podiatrist here I come
I have been able to rest it for a week ish i.e. no dancing but first class back last night and today its very sore and the bruising has crept up toward the inside right ankle so i do need to get it checked.
like an idiot I broke my big toe last week on the other foot aswell - don't ask.
podiatrist here I come
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