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We’ve all had those special patients, the ones that teach us something about ourselves, our career, and how we treat. My greatest lesson was from a beautiful young woman who came to…
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I have nerve damage in my foot from a pinched nerve caused by a herninated disk that pinched my sciatic nerve when I bent over to pick something up off the floor. Spent thousands of…
Hi all. I have just been diagnosed with plantar faciitus. I have flat feet so was wondering which slippers and shoes you would all recommend. Im doing the physio exercises alongside too
New to the group and wish I had found it sooner. Long post, but sharing my experience so far with PF + tarsal tunnel surgery for anyone considering it. I didn’t realize how extensive…
My genetically horrid feet. The most pain currently is where my left arch should be and the top corner where my nail is feels like pins & needles (top arrow). It's not my nail though…
I bought a pair of these at the beginning of the summer and I’m seriously shocked about how much they’ve alleviate the pain in my feet. They are very cushioned and tha
I’m just curious if anyone else can relate … I have now had bad foot pain in both feet for 4 years. After multiple doctors, several Dr. trips, physical therapy, ice, night boot…
Thanks for letting me join.. I been fighting plantar fasciitis heel spurs finally went to the doctor I had a ingrown toenail omg the pain was so bad about died. Now I’m afraid to go…
Bizarre question. I’m currently in physical therapy &have a small ingrown on big toe slight infected. Would you cancel till it heals, I’m afraid since it’s an open sore? What would…
My pain is not in the heel. It's in the arch and it's excruciating-and in both feet. It makes stretches and exercises feel pretty awful. Anyone on here in the same boat? It seems like…
I've had bunions for about 3 years but haven't actually been to see a doctor about them. The last year they've been painful and my arches, ankles and shins are achy. My right arch…
Figured I would update….healing well. A tad over two weeks post and stitches removed ( pic was right before removed) and in a serious boot. Not weight bearing yet. Two week till…
Thankfully, I've managed to keep my PF at bay. I do my toes to the nose exercises every morning before getting out of bed and I wear my birkenstocks as indoor shoes. However, I fear…
Has anyone ever dealt with a trigger toe on a toe OTHER than their big toe. I think I have it on my middle toe. If I stand or walk for a longer period of time it is incredibly…
I'm new to this group. Just would like some advice for PF. It started in my right foot then progressed to my left one too. Then sciatica all down my left leg. I have had it approx 0ne…
I have started doing Lymphatic drainage exercises in the morning after waking up , followed by 15 mins of free hand. My pain has reduced by 90%. I have stopped using custom insoles. I…
I wanted to share this with y’all because it was a very eye-opening watch. I’ve started to walk barefoot for over a month now, have practiced arch and calf strengthening exercises…
Ok, another question about Birkenstocks! I’m finding my Arizonas really help my Achilles tendonitis and peroneal tendonitis (I loosened up the top strap and they are finally getting…
Finding shoes that work for me has been a nightmare. I have been using orthotics for decades (35 years) Slowly doing feet exercises to improve strength and mobility. For the past 12…
After 4 years of PF in both of my heels, it’s FINALLY getting much better! I have been going to PT off and on the whole time and honestly, stretching my calves, Graston (massaging my…
Insight required on behalf of my husband who is having excruciating pain. Is it normal with PF to get worse and worse as the day goes on and to have swelling and redness and it be…
One DPM says physical therapy won't help for chronic plantar fasciitis.But it could help if it was acute. Mine is chronic, but the other says to go to physical therapy. Who is right?
So, its a good news/bad news kinda day for me. Saw my surgeon after lapidus and hammertoe correction on April 21. Fusion is good, and big toe is good. But, my second toe, for some…
Just had my first piezowave treatment today at a local chiropractor office, 1st one is free and boy is my heel sore .. ouch!!! This better work, they recommend 6 of these. So far it…
I’m so relieved that my husband has an MRI scheduled for tomorrow so we can finally find out once and for all what’s going on with his foot! He did CPR on a friend on a moving boat…
I’ve not been actually diagnosed but I’m an old RN and we don’t go to doctors. Yes, I do and I get my routine tests and screenings. I developed left heel pain sort of suddenly and by…
I’ve this in both feet and a bone spur in one. My 31 yo daughter was also diagnosed yesterday! She was very optimistic when leaving her appointment saying this Podiatrist told her…
My PF has 95% gone away. It’s been 2 yrs. I want to play pickleball again. The running club said I should wear a PF insert in my shoe. I don’t wear one jogging on a treadmill. Should…
Please help me figure out what to do about my toes! Surgery? Different separators or devices? Exercises? Photos below of recent x-rays (incl visible stickers) and some of my foot…