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Explore 992 community discussions about plantar fasciitis treatment, with 2,269 replies preserved in the archive.
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These vionic slippers have been the most helpful thing for my plantar fasciitis the past 7+ years, but they have recently been discontinued. Has anyone found a comparable arch support…
How do you tolerate standing all day? I've been dealing with PF for over 6 years and unfortunately at this point I'm starting to think it might not ever go away. My job is starting to…
Has anyone who went from standing all day and got plantar fasciitis then go to a front desk job? Did that help with relief? I'm done doing hair because of the pain I can't do it, I'd…
I've tried just about every plantar fasciitis shoe and orthotic, including custom, and still, the only shoe I could stand all day in was a pair of cheap, bright blue foam slides I had…
Need another surgery. Hi, I'm looking at having revision surgery for bunion, big toe and hammertoe. Had initial surgery back in 2007 and outcome was not good after few years. My 2nd…
I started running again. I was favoring my left foot and guess what? I have PF on my right foot, just the beginning, though. I feel fine and know what to do. I can reach over 15,000…
Hi guys. Been dealing with this for two years now. I have it in both feet, done everything just as many of you have tried. I am having a lot less heel pain in the bottom of my feet…
My husband and I both had Plantar Fasciitis for quite a while, it was excruciating. Then, I did Ultrasound Therapy on my feet at my chiropractor's office 2x a week for about 3 months…
Just had my 3rd ESWT shockwave treatment with no improvement yet. I may consider moving onto plasma injections if this doesn't work. There are 2 types offered. One is your own plasma…
Just got first cortisone shot for PF. Anyone have luck with that? Hoping this gives me some relief after months of dealing with the pain.
Been offered cortisone or shockwave? I've had plantar fasciitis for nearly 1 year and getting worse. What's best in your experience?
Is night splint a big help for you guys? Planning to buy those. I've been dealing with plantar fasciitis for several months and trying to find what actually works.
Is Plantar calcaneal spur the same thing as plantar fasciitis? That's what my X-ray said and I have my dr appointment in May. I'm confused about the difference and what treatment to…
Has anybody ever used a TENS unit for their plantar fasciitis? Looking for experiences and whether it provided any relief.
So here is my story. I have had plantar fasciitis for about 20 months in both feet. Tried every gimmick offered and nothing worked. Had cortisone shots last November and helped a…
While a night splint does seem to help my plantar fasciitis, it's bulky and uncomfortable. My sheets are loose, but my feet are pointed down while I sleep and that seems to aggravate…
Is night splint a big help for you guys? Planning to buy one for my plantar fasciitis. Would love to hear your experiences before I spend the money.
Almost fully recovered from plantar fasciitis thanks to my night splint. Next up: 10 day trip to Paris this summer. I have very flat feet, so a little lift in my shoes works wonders…
Night splints... please share pros and cons and if I should be wearing them for plantar fasciitis. Thanks so much.
Help please! I had a steroid injection in my heel yesterday done under ultrasound for plantar fasciitis since last April. I was told it would be painful, yes it was, very. I never…
Hey everyone, need some advice. I suffer from gout and plantar fasciitis, but recently I've suffered a kind of injury on the side of my foot on the pinky toe joint. Initially I…
Hi I've been told by hospital doctor I need shock wave therapy on my feet and has referred me to Physio for shockwave therapy, but Physio from my local hospital don't do it, no…
Dr. Staschiak explains Regular Shockwave Therapy vs High Intensity SWT. Very informative comparison of the two different approaches to shockwave treatment for plantar fasciitis.
I have always liked Teva sandals, I messaged them and got this prompt reply. This is for UK customers. Although we are unable to provide any medical advice, it sounds like you may…
I do feel a bit uneasy. Had TenJet surgery in December after injections and boot and all that jazz to try to heal my PF. Still had more pain weeks after procedure. Doctor ordered…
Not PF specific but PF adjacent - I have a sharp pain in this area. It's kind of extra bony right there. Anyone know what this is? I googled and it doesn't seem to be in the right…
Dr. Staschiak explains Regular Shockwave Therapy vs High Intensity SWT for plantar fasciitis treatment. Important to understand the differences between the two approaches.
Hi I've been told off hospital doctor I need shock wave therapy on my feet and has referred me to Physio for shockwave therapy, but Physio from my local hospital don't do it, no…
Plantar fasciitis with multiple treatments for 15 years. Just got steroid injections. It cleared the pain up all except for where my heel spur is in my left foot. The insoles make me…
Please give me more information about chronic plantar fasciitis 1 year. 3 flare-ups in one year. Any advice that helped you?