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…
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Exactly 3 months post op today.
Exactly 3 months post op today. I had a lapidus bunionectomy. Still have some numbness on the outside of my big toe and it's pretty stiff. I'm getting to where I don't really even…
Hi! I tried shockwave therapy for the first time last Wednesday… I’ve had PF now for about 7 months did all…
Hi! I tried shockwave therapy for the first time last Wednesday… I’ve had PF now for about 7 months did all the Injections and PT and oral steroids and alllll that For some reason I…
Just had my 6 week post op appointment.
Just had my 6 week post op appointment. Has anyone had any tendon (or similar) issue where the big toe is being pulled over towards the 2nd and is somewhat sitting lower and pulls…
I think I can kinda relate to what Ariel was going through, because since my MIS bunion surgery, about 8 weeks…
I think I can kinda relate to what Ariel was going through, because since my MIS bunion surgery, about 8 weeks ago, I have yearned to be a part of the human world again so I could…
Surgery October 9th.
Surgery October 9th. I’m very stressed. 69. Live alone. No weight bearing for at least 6 WEEKS. I plan on skilled nursing home for 2 weeks after. But I have bowel and bladder issues…
I have had my bunion for so long and now it's so painful.
I have had my bunion for so long and now it's so painful. I am doing exercises. I bought this thing. I can use it for a while then my foot hurts. Would spacer help with pain? Any…
Hey, I don’t know what the diagnosis is yet, but I have an appointment with a foot doctor soon.
Hey, I don’t know what the diagnosis is yet, but I have an appointment with a foot doctor soon. Some people say it could be plantar fasciitis (PF), while others think it could be a…
I was treated for 10 months for plantar fasciitis, PTTD .
I was treated for 10 months for plantar fasciitis, PTTD . inserts, dry, needling, shockwave therapy physical therapy nothing worked finally orthopedic just diagnosed me with bilateral…
3wks and 5 days post surgery plantar fasciectomy and Tarsal Tunnel release.
3wks and 5 days post surgery plantar fasciectomy and Tarsal Tunnel release. I have graduated out of my boot and into tennis shoes as long as my foot will tolerate. I am supposed to…
I broke my first metatarsal on my left foot back in February and I was non-weight-bearing in a boot for 7 to 8…
I broke my first metatarsal on my left foot back in February and I was non-weight-bearing in a boot for 7 to 8 weeks. The last few weeks I have started physical therapy and I am back…
On week 8 healing from stress fracture halfway down middle toe.
On week 8 healing from stress fracture halfway down middle toe. A callus is forming around it which it’s supposed to do apparently and doctor said I won’t need surgery to scrape off…
Has anyone stopped doing the stretches because it hurt too bad and what else has helped you?
Has anyone stopped doing the stretches because it hurt too bad and what else has helped you? I feel like I've tried everything but the surgery but I struggle to make it through work…
Hi everyone I’m new to this page, I have PF that is making it difficult for me to walk on and affecting my day…
Hi everyone I’m new to this page, I have PF that is making it difficult for me to walk on and affecting my day to day activities. Have booked to see physiotherapist but on waiting…
Hi guys, I've got my bunion surgery coming up on the 25th of September.
Hi guys, I've got my bunion surgery coming up on the 25th of September. I'll be honest with you, I'm a tad nervous. Ok, I'm terrified. I made the mistake of looking at a surgery video…
I had surgery on Aug 14th.
I had surgery on Aug 14th. I had my right foot surgery in Jan. And now my left foot, I had hardware removal, MIS and apparently hammertoe surgery done. Pain level is moderate. The…
FREE: Learn the most effective exercises for big toe; pain relief, flexibility, and balance LINK IN COMMENTS BOX
FREE: Learn the most effective exercises for big toe; pain relief, flexibility, and balance LINK IN COMMENTS BOX
Hi guys! I’m new to this group and don’t have typical bunions. I believe I have tailor bunions because I have…
Hi guys! I’m new to this group and don’t have typical bunions. I believe I have tailor bunions because I have painful bones that stick out on the outside of my feet and my pinky toes…
Hello people, I think im in the early stagis of hallux vagus.
Hello people, I think im in the early stagis of hallux vagus. Runs in family. I walk/jog everyday which is triggering or speeding it. Anything i can do to move my toe back naturally?
I'm so confused and stressed about whether or not to have surgery.
I'm so confused and stressed about whether or not to have surgery. I'm in the UK and don't have the money to go private. I had a consultation in January 2025 and the doc said I should…
Anyone else find themselves walking thru side of their foot rather then thru the toes cos its painful but now…
Anyone else find themselves walking thru side of their foot rather then thru the toes cos its painful but now side of the foot hurts too i can get about and get stuff done if I walk…
I’ve had plantar fasciitis in both feet for about 9 months.
I’ve had plantar fasciitis in both feet for about 9 months. I lost all hope at one point. I’ve tried everything from sleeves, tape, shoes, rollers etc. I’m on my feet all day everyday…
I could use some advice, I started getting pain in my heel about 2 months ago.
I could use some advice, I started getting pain in my heel about 2 months ago. It got so bad I ended up seeing a doctor and he said I have plantar fasciitis in my heel and the bottom…
Just an update! Good morning y’all. I had r-foot traditional bunion surgery, including a bone graft, on June…
Just an update! Good morning y’all. I had r-foot traditional bunion surgery, including a bone graft, on June 24th of this year. The procedure was Scarf/Reese and I have permanent…
Thank you for letting me in the group.
Thank you for letting me in the group. I had a plantar fasciatomy on Oct 7th 2025 and developed numbness and pain at 2 weeks postop. It has been 11 months and NOTHING has been done to…
Can everyone who has has surgery on your plantar fascia tell me if it has not worked and why.
Can everyone who has has surgery on your plantar fascia tell me if it has not worked and why. I need to know why. And what type of surgery did you have Thank you
I had surgery for a bunion that was considered severe due to how many degrees off normal it was.
I had surgery for a bunion that was considered severe due to how many degrees off normal it was. Yesterday I had my last physical therapy appointment. I went from 34 percentage of…
Went to see a pedorthist today as a pre-screening to see a surgeon ie I guess they are trying to cull out…
Went to see a pedorthist today as a pre-screening to see a surgeon ie I guess they are trying to cull out those on their list who are not surgical candidates? She examined my feet…
Had my bunion surgery 8/6 of last year, was out of work until 10/17.
Had my bunion surgery 8/6 of last year, was out of work until 10/17. Did everything I was suppose to including all my therapy, still the bone didn't heal properly, I still get pain…
I had bunion surgery on both my feet over a year ago.
I had bunion surgery on both my feet over a year ago. Doc said it was the worst he had seen in a long time and put in screws and plates and indicated that it had been major surgery. I…