Losing motivation because of planter fasciitis

natebollinger

Don't even think twice about seeing the ortho. It's the #1 thing you can do to get back on track. Other things such as stretching, etc. will help as well, but custom orthotics are critical. I went through the exact same thing.

ckrame0016

bump - for ideas on Achilles tendonitis

justcat206

yes, arch supports. I used to get it ALL the time and I finally bit the bullet and went in for custom arch supports. My feet are horribly flat and weird and the arch supports make all the difference in the world. I don't even have to wear them all the time, only while walking a lot and it's almost totally ended my occurence of PF. Also, I discovered I have really weak gluteus medius which leads me to be a bit knock-kneed which causes me to roll my ankles and aggravates my bad arches - so you might want to take a good look at your entire posture - are your knees straight, hips even, abs tight, etc just to see if there's anything you can do to tighten things up there.

JessMason24

For you, Peter...more tips for heel pain

emileesgram

digginDeep wrote: »

I think your doctor already gave you the answer. See the orthopod.

I am going to see an orthopedic dr. The earliest appt. I could get in next week in November, so in the meantime I was gathering information and ideas on how to alleviate the pain. Thank you to all who have taken the time to share their experiences and give some tips on exercise, supports and types of shoes. I do appreciate it.

emileesgram

That's not typical of plantar fasciitis, so keep open the possibility that you may have a different issue, such as compression of a foot nerve, for example:



Fat pad syndrome can cause heel pain too. There's a full list of the causes of heel pain on this page. A podiatrist or ortho is needed to diagnose some of those.



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thank you for this article. It has been helpful.

Kalikel

Follow your doctor's advice! He knows best.


Do not walk around without shoes. If you can manage to sleep in your tennis shoes, do that. But don't take a single step out of bed without shoes. Keep slip-ons next to the bed. Crocs are nice, easy-on, easy-off for bedside and OMG, they seriously cushion your foot. No barefoot walking!

If you can afford the $300 custom inserts, GET THEM. If you can't, try the generic ones and see if they're helpful.

Do the stretches, do the stretches, DO THE STRETCHES!!!!!!! Do them a lot.

Take Aleve for the inflammation if the doctor didn't give you prescription Aleve (naproxen sodium.)

Rest that foot as much as you can and rub the calf muscles.

Swim if you can. It REALLY helps loosen up that muscle.

dejavuohlala

I have had steroid injection in the past and these certainly help but they need to be repeated so not a long term solution. Purpose made insoles for your foot type is the best option

emileesgram

update on my plantars fasciitis. I went to an orthopedic doctor, he confirmed what I already knew spent $35.00 copay for 10 minutes of his time and he gave me a printout of exercises (that I am already doing) he offered to give me a cortisone injection but I want to try to heal this as naturally as possible (although I will not rule that out completely) He did fit me with a 'boot' to sleep in and although it was awkward to sleep in it seemed to already help after one night! I am in a lot less pain today but I am also being very diligent about my icing and exercises. Again thank you to all who offered advice, I am feeling more confident that the problem will eventually go away..even going to go buy me some Crocs (although I hate the look of them) but I heard wearing them around the house rather than non supportive slippers is helpful. Hope all who have this problem find some relief!

dbmata

sounds like a good $35 spend. Immediate increase in quality of sleep.