What do you all recommend to have for surgery ? Shared post

What do you all recommend to have for surgery ? Shared post Natasha Guthrie Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Susie Burleson I was finally diagnosed as "Plantar Facial Fibromatosis" by a Pediotrist after 6 months of pain. I truly have researched everything i could find on the internet and tried almost everything you can imagine as far as creams and shoes just to get relief. I finally purchased an ankle wrap from Amazon a week ago and decided to wear it 24/7 for 3 months. Also mixed my own essential oils for pain and inflammation. After 3 days I'm already getting relief. I also never go barefoot as it just kills me so Im in shoes whether its Hoka tennis shoes with inserts or Hoka flip flops. I realize we all are different and this may not help everyone but if your like me...what does it hurt to try another method just in case. My essential oil recipe is very simple. I got a large glass roller and put equal parts of the following: wintergreen, Frankincense, almond oil. You can also add eucalyptus but I didn't have any. Also I will put a picture of the ankle wrap from Amazon. Hope this helps!! I was finally diagnosed as "Plantar Facial Fibromatosis" by a Pediotrist after 6 months of pain. I truly have researched everything i could find on the internet and tried almost everything you can imagine as far as creams and shoes just to get relief. I finally purchased an ankle wrap from Amazon a week ago and decided to wear it 24/7 for 3 months. Also mixed my own essential oils for pain and inflammation. After 3 days I'm already getting relief. I also never go barefo May be an image of activewear and text that says '7:32 Product Productgallery gallery X ន MAIA ANKLE SUPPORT UNISEX క EEVESINNS All -Day Relief Recovery SLEEVED หน /P Painfaket YEARWARRANTY FASTER RECOVERY Boost Circulation & Reduces Pain Targeted Support For: Swelling Plantar Fasciitis Mild Sprains Heel Spurs Achilles Tendonitis $$' Shared post Heather Scott At what point do people decide to go with surgery? I’m going on 17 months with PF. Two podiatrists, every splint/brace/boot/insole/tape, lasers, stretching, shots, you name it. I had a heel bone contusion which has since healed, and I have bone spurs. I used to run marathons and now I feel like I will never be able to walk without pain again, let alone run. This has been devastating to my physical activity. Please tell me there’s a way to fix this! I should also add that I take a statin, and I recently read this could hinder my healing?? At what point do people decide to go with surgery? I’m going on 17 months with PF. Two podiatrists, every splint/brace/boot/insole/tape, lasers, stretching, shots, you name it. I had a heel bone contusion which has since healed, and I have bone spurs. I used to run marathons and now I feel like I will never be able to walk without pain again, let alone run. This has been devastating to my physical activity. Please tell me there’s a wa Shared post Annette Pineiro Has anyone tried the Koprez sleeve? So tempted to try but would live some feedback. Shared post Vito Rullo Hello everyone I joined this chat because I honestly have no idea where to go anymore. I’ve been to 2 different podiatrist. They both say that I have plantar fasciitis. I’ve had Cortizone injections on both of my feet. I went to physical therapy for two weeks. I wore night splint for two months and I’ve done the frozen water bottle trick along with the lacrosse ball, etc. and for some reason, nothing is working so I just went to an orthopedic and he gave me a couple shots. Three weeks later my pain is back. I am not understanding what’s happening, but I do not think I have plantar fasciitis and I did an MRI and I don’t think that says it was plantar fasciitis. I think it says it’s a bone spur however, my orthopedic doctor refuses to accept bone spur. Is there anything I can do to fix this? This has been going on since last October. Hello everyone I joined this chat because I honestly have no idea where to go anymore. I’ve been to 2 different podiatrist. They both say that I have plantar fasciitis. I’ve had Cortizone injections on both of my feet. I went to physical therapy for two weeks. I wore night splint for two months and I’ve done the frozen water bottle trick along with the lacrosse ball, etc. and for some reason, nothing is working so I just went to an o Shared post Lisa Berry I brought the cheapest pair of crocks I could find £9.99 ! 6 weeks ago and my PF is almost non existent!! Shared post Linda Byram I’m sure the smart people in this group can figure out I’m REPOSTING this article from Dr. Angela, and NOT claiming I wrote it myself. The Problem with Hokas One of the most common questions I get on YouTube and social media is: "Why don't you recommend HOKAs or Brooks like so many other foot specialists do?" Well, it isn't about the brand. It's about the features. Many of the popular "supportive" shoes share several characteristics that can change how your feet function over time: 👉 A tapered toe box that restricts your toes from spreading naturally. 👉 Thick cushioning and excessive support that can reduce the amount of work your foot muscles do. 👉 And perhaps most importantly... heel elevation. Most supportive shoes have a heel that's 5–8 mm higher than the forefoot, while some reach 10–12 mm. That might not sound like much, but it can have a surprising impact on your movement. Over time, a raised heel in footwear can: ➡️ Increase pressure on the ball of your foot, contributing to conditions like metatarsalgia or Morton's neuroma. ➡️ Keep your calves and Achilles tendon in a shortened position. ➡️ Limit ankle dorsiflexion, the ability of your knee to move over your foot while walking. That last point is the one I care about most. When your ankle loses dorsiflexion, your body has to compensate. One of the most common compensations is excessive pronation, which places additional strain on the plantar fascia. I saw this firsthand while playing pickleball recently. A friend mentioned that his knees had been bothering him and he was having trouble moving around the court. He told me he was being treated for Achilles tendinitis and that his physical therapist had placed heel lifts in his shoes. Heel lifts can absolutely be helpful as a temporary treatment to reduce stress on an irritated Achilles. But then I looked at his shoes. They already had about 8 mm of heel elevation. With the heel lifts added, he was walking around with nearly 15 mm of heel elevation. It's no surprise his mechanics had changed and his knees were starting to complain. This is exactly why my recovery approach focuses on restoring normal foot function, including improving ankle dorsiflexion, instead of simply adding more support. It's also one of the biggest reasons I recommend zero-drop footwear for people recovering from plantar fasciitis. There really is a method to my madness 😄 If you're looking for shoes that better support healthy foot function, I've made it easy. 👉 Browse my Approved Shoe List for my top recommendations. 👉 Or visit my Amazon Storefront to see the shoes and foot health products I personally recommend. Dr. Angela 💙 I’m sure the smart people in this group can figure out I’m REPOSTING this article from Dr. Angela, and NOT claiming I wrote it myself. The Problem with Hokas One of the most common questions I get on YouTube and social media is: Shared post