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Explore 992 community discussions about plantar fasciitis treatment, with 2,269 replies preserved in the archive.
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Why would my podiatrist suggest that rubbing Vick's Vapo-Rub on my feet at night help with my Plantar Fasciitis? Has anyone ever heard of that or tried it?
Has anyone had surgery to remove a bone spur on the bottom of foot? If so, what was the recovery like on that?
Has anyone found affordable sandals that don't kill your feet?
I need comfy, supportive dress shoes for work.
My right foot hurts on the outside. When I am on it too much it feels like it could crack. Same foot i had a bone spur and tendinitis in it months ago. What could it be?
I'm scared to even post this but I've been following this page like a hawk since March when my Plantar Fasciitis started. I've tried everything.
Hello everyone… please take a moment to read my story. I truly need your help, even if it's just a word of support. I am 41 years old, and my suffering started two years ago with a…
Just got results from MRI. Have a minor tear of the PF. The Dr said that there is nothing than can be done to assist in the healing. I thought Ortho's used a walking cast to help heal…
Added another photo, its just getting worse. Anyone know what this is? I have been seeing a podiatrist for a year now. Had a torn plantar plate about 5 or 6 years ago, had that…
Help! Ive been seeing a foot Dr for two years now and am on 600mg lyrica. Here's what an xray say; Minimal calcaneal plantar spurring. Question small chronic erosive changes of the…
What is everyone's thoughts on a possible link between diet and PF? Just wondering.
So, a fellow groupie - Jenny D Walker - has been posting videos with her doctor who does the EWST therapy, a very high level of shockwave. Touted as a "one and done" procedure for PF…
Thought this was a good stretch to share. This is the podiatrist who created Correct Toes spacers, I got mine many years ago when there was only one color available. They are still…
An update to my last post. I've been in my new Altra FWD Vias for 4 days now (after 3 days in Crocs while I waited), and for the first time in my life I've worn shoes that give my…
Shoes! Sports Running Shoes are NOT the answer to your PF. Things to notice.
I have been dealing with right foot pt for the last 2 months, I had it before and was corrected by orthotics and pt, that was many years ago, I got this back from overuse while in…
Timehop kindly reminded me that 7 years ago I broke my foot (during a night marathon, thinking it was plantar fasciitis playing up I continued. Oops) turned out I had previously had a…
Let us talk about proper loading? How much is enough load for Achilles Tendonitis and PF? How many sets and reps?
Dangerous exercises to avoid with your PF and Achilles Tendonitis??? Share them here to guide everybody.
Hello everyone... please take a moment to read my story. I truly need your help, even if it's just a word of support. I am 41 years old, and my suffering started two years ago with a…
Hi! New here. I have flat feet, plantar fasciitis, and I can't remember what else.
Best slip-resistant + waterproof shoes? Also, Hoka Bondi SR reviews for everyday work wear similar to below? My husband works in a meat market, so his feet get wet all day, every day…
Healing & recovery must-haves! I just finished my 3rd surgery on my feet, this time to remove hardware from one, and bone spurs and a neuroma removed from the other. Both had previous…
I currently feel so sad and frustrated because I wanted to go enjoy this beautiful new year day weather we're having but I couldn't walk more than 15-20 minutes (1 lap around a pond)…
Asking for those who have PF on one foot and while PF is getting better, the other foot is showing signs of PF too. My Physio explained to me that it is due to stress and overuse from…
Thanks for the add! Does anyone have neuropathy itching associated with their plantar fasciitis? My itching is up the back of my leg.
I went to see a Sports Physio yesterday for the first time and thought I would share. She believes I have had Plantar Fasciitis which has now morphed into an Insertional Achilles…
Previous PF. Ruptured achilles 6 months ago. PF back badly. Ankle so tight. Doing all exercises recommended by both private and NHS physio. Grateful for all help. Trying isometric…
I got some Oofos slides with adjustable velcro on the top for Christmas - asked for them on my gift list because I started getting plantar fasciitis in my feet I think from walking…
I need to buy shoes for a Memorial at which I'm speaking and singing. Since my onset of PF which has resolved with care, cortisone and orthotics, I've been living in athletic shoes…