I’ve dealt with PF on and off for about 6 years.

I’ve dealt with PF on and off for about 6 years. Started out minimal and got steadily worse. Starting in 2025, it was to the point where I was hobbling. I tried hamstring stretches but that made it worse. Over time, it wasn’t just the aching under the heel, it was sometimes a burning pain and also a sharp, electrical shock behind the ankle bone. I visited a physio who recommended foot and ankle stretches and exercises performed before getting out of bed or before getting out of a chair after prolonged sitting. That helped quite a bit. But the thing that helped the most was better arch support. The physio pointed out that my Clarks shoes didnt have enough support for my very high arches. So I tried on Birkinstock Arizona sandals but the arch supports didnt hit in the right spot. However, when I stepped into the Maryari sandal my feet immediately let me know they were happy. Although the footbed is the same as the Arizona, the Maryari has a toe strap that pulls the foot ever so slightly forward. For me, that meant the arch support hits in exactly the right place. Now that cooler weather is here, when I need a closed shoe I still wear my Clarks but with an extra, removable arch support. Dr. Scholl makes one with a wide elastic strap that straps to the foot and allows you to place it exactly where needed. I place them under my socks and they stay in place nicely. Since making these changes in footwear I no longer need to do the foot stretches and exercises. I walk 98% pain free, just the occasional shooting pain behind the ankle bone but that seems to be resolving. I’ve gone from only walking short distances to walking 3-4 miles daily, sometimes as many as 7-8 miles. Pain free! My message is this: Keep the faith. Find what works for you. The solution may be simpler than you think.