I have been dealing with PF since the beginning of june.
I have been dealing with PF since the beginning of june. I tried several things: PT, physio, strength building in my foot, sometimes barefootshoes (on grass- felt good!), a…
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Hello - I've just joined the group - I've suffered with PF on & off for 6 years now.
Hello - I've just joined the group - I've suffered with PF on & off for 6 years now. It started after Lockdown 2020 when I spent 3 months at home in a pair of Crocs! Just looking at a…
I hope this can help.
I hope this can help. Shared post from Dr. Eric Berg Dr. Eric Berg Have you tried everything to fix your plantar fasciitis, but you’re still experiencing foot pain? In this video…
I have a build up of firm tissue on the bottom of my foot (knot) that used to hurt and I would spend time…
I have a build up of firm tissue on the bottom of my foot (knot) that used to hurt and I would spend time massaging or scraping, sometimes it bothers me, sometimes not. Lately my PF…
Is there anyone in this group that custom orthotics honestly did help them ?
Is there anyone in this group that custom orthotics honestly did help them ? Shared post Audray Plourde Hi everyone! I've been having pain to my left plantar facitis for nearly 2…
Have any of you tried zero drop or barefoot shoes to get relief?
Have any of you tried zero drop or barefoot shoes to get relief? Shared post Cathy Moulton Dawson Looking for help from ppl with VERY high arches. I’m trying a lot of stuff. Things…
Kia ora koutou from NZ!
Kia ora koutou from NZ! I’ve been looking at these Oofos shoes (currently wear Asics), and am wondering which trainers people would recommend for daily walking my dog? I don’t really…
Which Altras are the best to use?
Which Altras are the best to use? Shared post Jeanne Clapsaddle-Janssen I've order, at least, 50 pairs of shoes from Amazon, wear them for a couple of days, then send them…
I’ve been signed up for this online app.
I’ve been signed up for this online app. Johnathan does for five weeks now, and I think I’m making some progress. It’s all about stretching and strengthening; the app helps hold you…
I saw their ad online and decided to give it a try!
I saw their ad online and decided to give it a try! I used it for about a week for 3 mins a day! I already see the result and my 50% of my pain is gone! Highly recommend, it is more…
Read This… Your feet have 26 bones in your foot, 19 Intrinsic muscles and approx 20 extrinsic muscles and…
Read This… Your feet have 26 bones in your foot, 19 Intrinsic muscles and approx 20 extrinsic muscles and tendons. Your feet have muscles Shared post Estelle Jacobsen I am doing…
Firstly, I just need to note that I didn't have any issues with my plantar fascia prior to a traumatic partial…
Firstly, I just need to note that I didn't have any issues with my plantar fascia prior to a traumatic partial rupture from an ankle roll in I had at the start of the year. I've had…
Looking for insole recommendations for plantar fasciitis.
Looking for insole recommendations for plantar fasciitis. I’ve had plantar fasciitis in my left foot for nearly 2 months now and also have quite severe heel pain. I’ve tried all sorts…
My plantar fasciitis foot is beginning to give out on me at the outside.
My plantar fasciitis foot is beginning to give out on me at the outside. Any one else have this happen to them? What do I do? Shared post Rebecca Hatfield-Haines Just invested in a…
I’ve had this for about 2 years now I’ve tried the ice bottle, stretches and I’ve had shockwaves therapy it’s…
I’ve had this for about 2 years now I’ve tried the ice bottle, stretches and I’ve had shockwaves therapy it’s about 70% gone, the doctor suggested a steroid injection? Is it worth it…
Hi all, I hope you’re doing well.
Hi all, I hope you’re doing well. I had surgery on 12/08 and I’m now at home recovering, but I’m extremely annoyed by the itching. It’s so bad that it wakes me up during the night and…
About to have surgery to correct my tailors bunion tomorrow morning My pinky toe sits under the toe next to it…
About to have surgery to correct my tailors bunion tomorrow morning My pinky toe sits under the toe next to it and causes it to bleed after the day is done Doctor is performing a…
I’ve used these pebble slides for just 5 minutes a day, and my feet already feel less sore and tired!
I’ve used these pebble slides for just 5 minutes a day, and my feet already feel less sore and tired! They massage your feet, improve circulation, and support better balance. Highly…
If you’ve plateaued in your healing and can’t seem to stretch out those last little vestiges of PF pain, a…
If you’ve plateaued in your healing and can’t seem to stretch out those last little vestiges of PF pain, a percussion massager (I think) did the trick for me. I went almost 2 years…
Hi, fellow PF warriors!
Hi, fellow PF warriors! I’m a few months into this, am in PT and am doing the calf stretches/strengthening and balance and foot exercises. My pain is bearable in my Birkenstocks, but…
I started PF stuff in March.
I started PF stuff in March. Recently got the sock/night brace to keep toes up and stretch. I now apply voltaren layered with tiger balm, put on a sock and then the brace thing. It…
Will this help in pain relief?
Will this help in pain relief? Ash Trimnal Is there anyhow hope? I do all the exercises, got the injections, wore the shoes… now what? Dominique Boushka Feeling very defeated and need…
I am doing research on what my next move is.
I am doing research on what my next move is. Server plantar fascia since start of year. 8.7mm thickness and a 9mm tear of the plantar fascia. I had to stop work. I have had prp…
Hello, well today I started physical therapy for PT and I am feeling like I can do the four exercises that…
Hello, well today I started physical therapy for PT and I am feeling like I can do the four exercises that were given to me at home, I really hope this won’t be a waste of my time…
I have a few experience questions.
I have a few experience questions. I went to my primary DR for my feet issues over a year ago. She sent me to ER for X-rays nothing came back so then she sent me to physical therapy…
The 2 things that have saved me.
The 2 things that have saved me. A Korprez recovery sleeve literally got rid of the pain after sleeping in it for 1 night. I wear it every day and the pain is gone. Combined with…
I did a search on this site and could not find an answer.
I did a search on this site and could not find an answer. What is the best most comfortable house slipper for someone with PF? Richard Law Got this to try today…. Wonder if it will…
Opinions or experiences with shockwave or PRP?
Opinions or experiences with shockwave or PRP? What has everyone experienced with these treatments. Also, has anyone had any success with dr Angela walk program? Jerry Sapiano Hi has…
Has anyone done prp, if so how was it and did it help.
Has anyone done prp, if so how was it and did it help. I heard it’s brutal Teresa Shakespeare Hensley Advanced Muscle Integration Therapy! Please google this treatment, it’s the only…
I bought this splint.
I bought this splint. I've been trying to wear it nightly. I find if I secure it tightly so that my foot will stay flexed then it pulls on my big toe which is really pa Dina Donohue…