Planter Fasciitis anyone? Shoe/Sneaker Suggestions/ Workout

SkinnyLight777

Hey Guys,

Any Suggestions for Shoes & Sneakers for Planter Fasciitis. It really has put a hold on my workouts. I still need to lose some weight, which in the end I know will help with the foot pressure load. Went to Doc, doing fasciitis stretches ect. ~ I found a lightweight heel/ankle pad that has help some to relieve some pain. But what works best for your for daily foot gear. Any Sneaker or Shoe suggestions????? ~ I cannot wear those orthaheel shoes, Doc side a big no no as the arch support is way to high for me and throws causes hip pain, those are like walking on rocks for me. LOL~~~ Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated .
Also, any gym workout suggestions to help? I do circuit training and love the ArcT, is the Arc Trainer ok to use or does it pull to much or does the stretch help? I do have less pressure on the foot with the weight, does not hurt when doing it at all, but when I get off, to walk, ouch!What about bike or row? General running for now or even walking is killing me!

lauraleefaith

I had that whilst playing basketball in high school. While I'm not a professional, I would recommend rolling a golf ball or small rubber ball under the foot to release the tension. RICE - rest, ice, compression and elevation also help too. I've used a different type of shoe called Asecs that has a memory foam that actually takes the shape of your foot and provides a comfortable support. I'll even wear supportive arches my feet are aching. I don't use it anymore after losing some weight but it could help minimally. In terms of exercise, biking and swimming is a good way to go. You get a full body workout that way.

All the best,
LL

Ninkyou

When I had PF, I got a night splint. One of these jobbies:

Worked wonders.

Before that, I wore my regular sneakers. I tried inserts but they hurt way too much.

Honestly, I'd lay off the exercise and just focus on diet (since you need a deficit to lose weight). Just maintain your MFP calorie goal and stay off your feet.

Swimming could be an option if you have access to a pool, otherwise.

Char231023

I have it. As your Dr. may or may not have mentioned, don't walk around barefoot on hardwood or linoleum. I also suggest massaging your foot first thing in the morning before you get out of bed this helped a lot. Then immediately put on sneakers.

urloved33

I struggle with this. I go barefoot as often as possible. changed from the treadmill to the eliptical...and I don't tie my sneakers anymore. I use ben-gay on my heal at night...it all helps. my lifting does not effect it.

SkinnyLight777

Update~ thank you everyone for your kind input! I just wanted to update this post with what has been working for me thus far incase anyone reading this needs more added info. The night splint really had helped, I only needed it every other night for now and will only continue to use as needed. I continue to stretch and ice when needed. After doing the Thai foot and calf massage regularly the pain had gone down a lot too! ~~~ I found the "Kuru" Brand shoe online line and OMG amazing! Absolutely no heel pain with these shoes, the moment I put them on, I was totally amazed, never had a shoe fit so well, and super comfort. Ok they don't look like my Jimmy Choo's, lol, but super comfortable for workouts and daily walk/runs. So I would highly recommend them if you are in current foot pain, they really have help me get through by taking the pressure off the heel so I can heal better. Wishing everyone a pain free feet and great success with your fitness goals~

guapa68

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0Sv2EZOjj0
Improve Your Foot Mobility And Strength By Improving Your Foot Tripod by Kate Galliett, I found her video helpful.

_Waffle_

urloved33 wrote: »

I struggle with this. I go barefoot as often as possible. changed from the treadmill to the eliptical...and I don't tie my sneakers anymore. I use ben-gay on my heal at night...it all helps. my lifting does not effect it.

That's the exact opposite of what you should be doing. If you have plantar fasciitis you should never go without shoes. Put on something as soon as you get up. Heck, wear flip flops in the shower. You need to keep that supported so it can heal faster.

http://www.runnersworld.com/tag/plantar-fasciitis

bri170lb

My husband just went to a runner's store to get better shoes last week to try to figure out how to fix this problem. He also brought home a little nubbely ball about the size of a golf ball to roll under his foot just as he is getting out of bed. After only 5 days, it is really making a difference. It hurt really badly at first, but now it feels good and he isn't getting the sharp pains like before.

fiddletime

I've had it for s few years. I've tried different inserts and they've all helped. I have a pair of shoes with thick arches called Abeo Rocs. I use them when my heals are really bad. I always work out but, for me, walking is the worst. I jog and do work out DVds. I bought a pair of Nike Airs two months ago. They are very stiff shoes and have really helped doing the high impact DVDs. I had used softer shoes for decades. I'm 60 and so far so good. I've jogged most of my life.