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62 years old, my first bout with horrible plantar fasciitis in my right foot. Pics are to show my extremely high arches. Before I spend hundreds more dollars I would love to connect…
Anybody who can chime in , please do so Last 5 months I have had heel pain . About 3 years ago I had plantar Fasicitis in my right foot but the pain was mostly on the heel but on the…
I am 3 months post MIS and plantar plate repair of second toe, but every so often I get a terrible pain in my foot - not at the place of surgery, but on or about 3rd toe. What could…
Diagnosed already by orthopedic dr. by physical exam and xray. What procedures are available without cutting the fascia? My dr has no recommendations and told me to do my own…
I’ve been fighting plantar fasciitis for a year now. I’ve did steroid shots Shockwave therapy Physical therapy still and now Dry needling
How I got rid of plantar fasciitis 95% in less than 3 months The night splints and the frozen water bottle the tennis ball rolling all feel like helped a little bit But the main…
Anyone recovered from plantar fascia tear, what helped and how long did it take to recover? How was your recovery? Please help
Hi everyone, I have plantar fascitis in my left foot and a heel spur which I have had since October 2025.In the last few months I have had right hip pain.Has anyone else had hip pain…
Is prp painful to get for those that had it? My doctor wants to do a round in both feet for plantar fasciitis. They only offer a freeze spray, but I assume it’s tolerable based on…
For those that will come at me for ‘posting as Dr. Angela’…come on. Figure it out. I post her newsletters because they may help someone - as they did me. How Long Does Plantar…
I have been struggling with plantar fasciitis for a few years. I've had shockwaves new insoles , nothing helped. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis a year later, was put on…
Three exercise machines that has help me out with plantar fasciitis. Please stretch before exercising. 1:Hip abduction machine 2: leg curl machine 3: leg curl extension machine. Note…
Has anyone developed a problem with pain in their opposite hip from adapting their gait to reduce pain in the foot with plantar fasciitis?
Had endoscopic plantar fasciotony and ablation (endoscopic Topaz) today.
Anyone have problems with the hip that has the Plantar Fasciitis??
I had plantar fasciotomy traditional open surgery yesterday. After over 2 years of pain I couldn’t take it anymore. Ive been staying up on my pain meds. The best then I did was…
I have plantar facitis, and have recently developed a tailors bunion on the same foot, which has become quite painfull. Does anyone have recommendations for shoes with a large hell to…
I’m not sure I have plantar fasciitis, I dont have heel pain but the middle of my arch hurts so bad I can barely walk sometimes, anyone know what that could be?
I have several fibromas along the plantar tendon on one foot. Is anyone else dealing with this? What has helped you? I find massage helps, just not enough. I have tried cortisone…
Hi guys Can any ladies here tell me if low estrogen has affected their plantar fasciitis? I’m wondering if low estrogen can make plantar fasciitis worse or slow down healing. Cheers
UPDATE- I now tape my foot if I feel a flare up or before I go on a long strenuous hike. I love the way my foot feels taped. Please see Physical Therapy videos on YouTube for…
A physical therapist friend mentioned trying barefoot shoes to help my plantar fasciitis. Have any of you tried them with success?
Bought these a few pairs of these. I went into Nike and asked what’s the best pair for longevity being on my feet. I work in healthcare. These shoes tho . If you have plantar…
Hi friends. Not sure if this is plantar related but I figured our feet experts might have experience. A few weeks ago I hurt area 4 of my left foot by doing LITERALLY NOTHING other…
Hello I’m new too this group and need help !! My left ankle is killing me in pain !! Not sure if it’s this plantar !! Or bone spurs !! Going too urgent care too get x ray cause the…
I have a question I have problem with pain from plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia which has been going on for 2 years.The issue that I have is that I need something with extreme…
Bone density I feel like my pinky toe bone is much smaller than the other one since my tailors bunion surgery. 7 months out. Is this normal? Will it go back to normal? I feel like my…
Question: this boot is my nemesis. I’m 7 weeks PO, 1 week since pin removal (plantar plate repair, Weil Osteotomy, arthrodesis and MIS bunionectomy) and 1 week in the boot. Starting…
Hi all, I’m new here I’ve had plantar fasciitis for a couple of years now. Have the boot for one foot but it’s in both feet now. Waiting for another appointment with a consultant. My…
Hello feet people ! Here are mine. Can you tell which toe is different from the outside? Maybe from the inside… ? Complete plantar plate tear with dislocation. Can’t walk on right…