Community experiences
Explore 992 community discussions about plantar fasciitis treatment, with 2,269 replies preserved in the archive.
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The orthopedist for the foot determined: Lapidus bunion surgery was necessary because hyperpronation and bunions led to chronic plantar fasciitis, which is a consequence of all that!…
7 months post lapiplasty Still in pain Saw doctor today and recommended removing plate and repairing 2nd toe because turning onto big toe You can imagine how I feel after all this…
So I went to see a new podiatrist for a toenail injury and mentioned I’m recovering from 18 mos of plantar fasciitis. She sent me home with a list of treatments that I had NEVER heard…
Hi bunion buddies! Had my 6 week check up this past week and was told I could ditch my boot! I came home and put on my altra’s and got to it! Was weird at first but better everyday! A…
I am 10 days prior to bunion surgery. I broke my second metatarsal in June. The podiatrist said my bunion may have caused it. So in August I decided to go ahead and have the surgery…
I’m 7 weeks and day three of walking in my air boot. The heel of my foot and bottom of foot hurt the most when I walk. It feels like I have plantar fasciitis. Is this what others feel…
Hi everyone! Looking for advice. I have an upcoming bunion surgery (Lapidus) - been needing it for years, but I am an avid runner and didn’t want to miss any races. Been battling…
Has anyone else developed debilitating plantar faciaitis after you healed from your surgery? I’m 3 years out and in so much pain.
Finally had gastro recession for PF how was recovery for anyone that's had this done?
This is what my foot is like when I push my bunion in versus weight bearing. My foot collapses down, my bunion is flexible. I don’t have a lot of pain but it’s very uncomfortable and…
This past January I’ve had my 2nd revision surgery trying to resolve multiple non-union. And this one isn’t any better but recently classified as delayed-union and I’m now using…
7 months post op Right bunionectomy lapidus akin calcaneal bone graft harvest. I'm still struggling...since surgery I have dealt with obvious swelling, peroneal tendonitis, plantar…
Pain and tightness that runs along the arch of the foot — aching after long days on your feet, stiff after rest, and sensitive when you press along the inner sole — is one of the most…
That stabbing pain in your heel with the very first steps out of bed in the morning — the one that makes you limp to the bathroom before your feet have had a chance to warm up — is…
I'm struggling so bad right now. I've had PF for 5 years now and have spent well over 7k on inserts, shoes and surgery. I did the cortisone shots until they stopped working then had…
my orthopedist says that the cause of my inflammations (which often return) is hallux valgus, i.e. bunions. Until I get rid of them, will there be no recovery? I'm asking for the…
How many people have had a plantar fasciitis surgery im at my first week back to work its been rough but still no pain just feeling weird also had a bunionectomy and still pretty…
Today I went for a walk and I put a tow spacer between my big and second toes - it was the best and most comfortable walk I’ve had in a long time !! Has anyone else experienced this ?
This is it. This is the only thing that makes my feet feel better. No Oofos. No Hokas. No Powerstep Insoles. No Brooks. No Vionics. No Dr. Schools. My shoe collection is massive. But…
New routine I am doing and it's helping! Moderately warm foot bath while rolling on a lacrosse ball with toe separators on! Slow controlled rolling no hard back and forth. Helping me…
Looking for recommendations for shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis in the Chesapeake/ Norfolk/ Virginia Beach, Virginia area. I’ve been doing the therapy myself with lots of…
Has anyone tried either of the following for your plantar fasciitis? If so, how did it go in terms of improving the issue? -shockwave therapy -prolotherapy (sugar water injections)
So today I went to see a podiatrist . I got a Cortizone prednisone, lidocaine combined shot in my heel.. Heall pain is caused by severe bruising from plantar  fascist in my arch…
My plantar fasciitis finally healed after 2 years! For those that healed or gotten much better, do you do any maintenance so it doesn't come back again? Edited: the changes I made…
I’ve dealt with PF on and off for about 6 years. Started out minimal and got steadily worse. Starting in 2025, it was to the point where I was hobbling. I tried hamstring stretches…
Have plantar fasciitis in one foot, arthritic ankles and an Achilles tendinitis in the other foot. It’s getting me down. I need every day trainer recommendations and work shoes please
Thanks for all the great advice and support in this group! I’ve have pain in my right foot since the beginning of the year and finally got an MRI. The results are not what I expected…
Hi! I tried shockwave therapy for the first time last Wednesday… I’ve had PF now for about 7 months did all the Injections and PT and oral steroids and alllll that For some reason I…
Went to see a pedorthist today as a pre-screening to see a surgeon ie I guess they are trying to cull out those on their list who are not surgical candidates? She examined my feet…
Hey, I don’t know what the diagnosis is yet, but I have an appointment with a foot doctor soon. Some people say it could be plantar fasciitis (PF), while others think it could be a…