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Explore 992 community discussions about plantar fasciitis treatment, with 2,269 replies preserved in the archive.
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Hey folks. I have low arches, heel pain, and supination. Any suggestions? I've had 3 surgeries for PF. I just bought some PowerStep insoles. I'm hoping for some kind of relief. TIA.
I’ve been wearing OOFOS flip-flops everywhere. It provides cushion so I can even get out of bed first thing in the am without wanting to scream. I am about to have to walk up a…
I was treated for 10 months for plantar fasciitis, PTTD . inserts, dry, needling, shockwave therapy physical therapy nothing worked finally orthopedic just diagnosed me with bilateral…
I have severe plantar fasciitis and had unsuccessful surgery, so I now use this to help me get around. If I want to work in the United States, would this be considered an…
3wks and 5 days post surgery plantar fasciectomy and Tarsal Tunnel release. I have graduated out of my boot and into tennis shoes as long as my foot will tolerate. I am supposed to…
I don't know what to do. I have been wearing the same running shoe 928v3 New Balance for over a year. I used powerstep insoles and it greatly helped my PF. Today, I wear my new…
Hi everyone I’m new to this page, I have PF that is making it difficult for me to walk on and affecting my day to day activities. Have booked to see physiotherapist but on waiting…
Just joined this group today after a diagnosis by my Podiatrist 2 weeks ago of PF. But reading through here, I wonder if in fact I do have PF? 2 weeks ago i was doing my morning walk…
Has anyone else noticed a noticeable improvement in their PF with massage therapy focused on the glutes and lower back? I've been struggling for months and after my Tuesday…
Got these today are they any good have it 2 months now right foot , sketchers arch fit , I have sketchers trainers with support insoles I put in , they are good for me, I’m fed up of…
I’m going on a cruise soon and both feet are a mess. Trying to find comfy sandals to wear while on the ship. Any suggestions? I see Birkenstocks suggested often but I have really…
I’ve had plantar fasciitis in both feet for about 9 months. I lost all hope at one point. I’ve tried everything from sleeves, tape, shoes, rollers etc. I’m on my feet all day everyday…
Can anyone recommend slippers to wear, as I work from home and need something comfy to wear -not flip flops or sandal type as I'm likely to trip over my mini dachsund as shes always…
Went to my heel hurting now that went away now my arches hurt and I’m having a hard time using insoles they flare up my feet any advice group? I’m desperate for relief
I could use some advice, I started getting pain in my heel about 2 months ago. It got so bad I ended up seeing a doctor and he said I have plantar fasciitis in my heel and the bottom…
I had some tenderness on the ball of my left foot so I thought it was a muscle pull but then after a few days I was starting to think that maybe I had stepped on something even though…
Thank you for letting me in the group. I had a plantar fasciatomy on Oct 7th 2025 and developed numbness and pain at 2 weeks postop. It has been 11 months and NOTHING has been done to…
So, I am not five months out. So glad I did this! I have been wearing TOPO tennis shoes and love them. Here is the deal, I dress up a bit for some classes I attend and wear Klogs…
Can everyone who has has surgery on your plantar fascia tell me if it has not worked and why. I need to know why. And what type of surgery did you have Thank you
Just want to ask a question my heel hurts but also my whole foot the balls of my feet to my toes and up around ankles hurts too. It's like a burning almost like neuropathy stinging…
I found the way to beat plantar fascitis pain. Break a toe on the same foot. Realistically do not do this but my poor foot cannot catch a break
Hello. I know there are lots of posts with people talking about the best insoles that they have tried and/or love. My question is a bit more specific and i cannot find a post with my…
Question for those of you who say you’d never do this surgery again because recovery was much harder than expected… What was the alternative for you? I’m struggling with the “pay now…
After struggling with foot pain for about 5 years and going to different doctors for help, it was a massage therapist who was finally able to help me. Myofascial release has helped me…
These are my very exhausted orthotics. They have lost their supportive ability. I am waiting to have news ones made. In the meantime I’m developing plantar fasciitis, post tib tendon…
I just wanted to share that I purchased this pair of ugg shoes at Going Going Gone (Dicks) for $77 and it is one of the first pairs of shoes in literally years that feels good on my…
ok so i am now 5 months out from my open plantar fasciotomy. I hate to say this, but I have intense heel soreness when I walk still. It's kind of terrifyin. Anyone else have this…
I’ve been training for a marathon since March. It’s in October - 60 days out. This will be my third and I’m been running for years. In the last 2 months, I’ve developed PF pretty bad…
I’ve had my first cortisone injection today is it normal to be a lot of pain ? Shared post Patty Bell I’m so tired and frustrated by this constant pain. Started in May and I can’t…
Worst doctor visit ever this morning!!! I just want to vent. I should have known it was gonna be bad when they called me yesterday to tell me my appointment was at 8 am this morning…