I am desperate to get some advice!
I am desperate to get some advice! I have had a swollen, stiff middle toe for about 2 months. I have no pain in the toe and is not red all the time but the bottom and top of foot by…
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
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Ready to tackle foot pain and realign your body?
Ready to tackle foot pain and realign your body? Join us for our 2-Week Healing Class this Sunday, Dec 29, and Jan 5! We’ll focus on the outside of the foot, addressing Tailor’s…
I had my third treatment last Tuesday with a podiatrist who is not affiliated with my health insurance provider.
I had my third treatment last Tuesday with a podiatrist who is not affiliated with my health insurance provider. Started January 22nd. Paid $700 for 3 treatments. Nails look great. I…
Asking for a little .
Asking for a little . Have been dealing with what my doctor believes is a entrapped nerve 6 months out from bunion surgery. On Gabapentin (which I hate …doesn’t help pain either) and…
I have heel Spurs pain that could not walk for even 1 mile.
I have heel Spurs pain that could not walk for even 1 mile. Consider surgery but very afraid. Can someone who had this type of surgery share your experience for surgery recovery time…
New to the group, I have very bad bunions and hammer toes both feet (hereditary).
New to the group, I have very bad bunions and hammer toes both feet (hereditary). Thankfully no pain. Do any of the braces I see on FB work for some moderate correction? Just ordered…
After suffering for about a year with plantar fasciitis..
After suffering for about a year with plantar fasciitis.. orthopedic apts , physical therapy , new shoes , inserts , all the gizmos and gadgets that I could find .. most not doing a…
For those who used peptides to get rid of their Plantar fasciitis, what company did you buy from, which…
For those who used peptides to get rid of their Plantar fasciitis, what company did you buy from, which peptide, and what was the price?
Has anyone had swimming help their plantar Fasciitis?
Has anyone had swimming help their plantar Fasciitis? I was thinking it may help loosen the muscles in my hips, calves, etc...
Is it common that the Achilles hurts just as bad as the heel when you have plantar fasciitis?
Is it common that the Achilles hurts just as bad as the heel when you have plantar fasciitis? I have had plantar fasciitis for almost 3 years now. It has been really bad and very…
My physical therapists recommended “dry needling” for my plantar fasciitis.
My physical therapists recommended “dry needling” for my plantar fasciitis. Anyone had this done? Any good results? How is it done?
I am like every other person on here..
I am like every other person on here.. Plantar fasciitis for years, bone spurs etc.. I was doing Zumba and couldn't almost walk the next day after one of my classes. The pain in the…
Hi Everyone. I have had Plantar fasciitis for over eight months now. It's incredibly painful as you probably…
Hi Everyone. I have had Plantar fasciitis for over eight months now. It's incredibly painful as you probably all know. My podiatrist also believes I have nerve damage due to tingling…
MIS Surgery vs. traditional bunionectomy surgery: Figuring out all of these bunion surgery options can be…
MIS Surgery vs. traditional bunionectomy surgery: Figuring out all of these bunion surgery options can be daunting. Any thoughts, observations or experiences you may have about them…
I’m thinking of having surgery on my 2nd toe hammer toe & possible plantar plate repair under same toe & maybe…
I’m thinking of having surgery on my 2nd toe hammer toe & possible plantar plate repair under same toe & maybe fix a small bunion all at once on the left foot. I have so much pain…
I wear wide toe box shoes but am considering buying some orthotic insoles.
I wear wide toe box shoes but am considering buying some orthotic insoles. Curious to know others experience? Has anyone had positive experience with these type of insoles?
A question for the ladies please Are there any UK retailers where I could actually go try on shoes as opposed…
A question for the ladies please Are there any UK retailers where I could actually go try on shoes as opposed to ordering online please? I have a bunion on my right foot and plantar…
Hey everyone! I finally visited the doctors and we took X-rays. He said they weren’t too bad but surgery would…
Hey everyone! I finally visited the doctors and we took X-rays. He said they weren’t too bad but surgery would fix it before it got worse. It is painful, but the doctor said it would…
I am curious. How many of you had something that caused your gait to be off or some kind of leg injury prior…
I am curious. How many of you had something that caused your gait to be off or some kind of leg injury prior to developing the bunion I broke my hip from a bad horse accident 12 years…
I just met with my podiatrist today.
I just met with my podiatrist today. I had 2 injections-1 in each foot. He basically said until I change my lifestyle and stop being so active with work and dance they will not heal…
Toe Drift ? Can this happen w PF ? I just had this happen suddenly my big Toe now touches my second . My joint…
Toe Drift ? Can this happen w PF ? I just had this happen suddenly my big Toe now touches my second . My joint is unstable.. this may just be a bunion ? But the instability happened…
Does anyone have any knowledge / experience / thoughts on how another problem in the opposite foot could be…
Does anyone have any knowledge / experience / thoughts on how another problem in the opposite foot could be affecting PF? I have a small bunion on my right foot. I’ve had it a few…
The orthopedist for the foot determined: Lapidus bunion surgery was necessary because hyperpronation and…
The orthopedist for the foot determined: Lapidus bunion surgery was necessary because hyperpronation and bunions led to chronic plantar fasciitis, which is a consequence of all that!…
7 months post lapiplasty Still in pain Saw doctor today and recommended removing plate and repairing 2nd toe…
7 months post lapiplasty Still in pain Saw doctor today and recommended removing plate and repairing 2nd toe because turning onto big toe You can imagine how I feel after all this…
So I went to see a new podiatrist for a toenail injury and mentioned I’m recovering from 18 mos of plantar…
So I went to see a new podiatrist for a toenail injury and mentioned I’m recovering from 18 mos of plantar fasciitis. She sent me home with a list of treatments that I had NEVER heard…
Hi bunion buddies!
Hi bunion buddies! Had my 6 week check up this past week and was told I could ditch my boot! I came home and put on my altra’s and got to it! Was weird at first but better everyday! A…
I am 10 days prior to bunion surgery.
I am 10 days prior to bunion surgery. I broke my second metatarsal in June. The podiatrist said my bunion may have caused it. So in August I decided to go ahead and have the surgery…
I’m 7 weeks and day three of walking in my air boot.
I’m 7 weeks and day three of walking in my air boot. The heel of my foot and bottom of foot hurt the most when I walk. It feels like I have plantar fasciitis. Is this what others feel…
Hi everyone! Looking for advice. I have an upcoming bunion surgery (Lapidus) - been needing it for years, but…
Hi everyone! Looking for advice. I have an upcoming bunion surgery (Lapidus) - been needing it for years, but I am an avid runner and didn’t want to miss any races. Been battling…
Has anyone else developed debilitating plantar faciaitis after you healed from your surgery?
Has anyone else developed debilitating plantar faciaitis after you healed from your surgery? I’m 3 years out and in so much pain.
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| Name in the archive | Discussions | Read the context |
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| Hoka | 109 | |
| Brooks | 80 | |
| orthotics | 69 | |
| Oofos | 67 | |
| Altra | 38 | |
| Birkenstock | 36 | |
| orthotic insoles | 34 | |
| Asics | 28 |