Have any of you tried zero drop or barefoot shoes to get relief?
Have any of you tried zero drop or barefoot shoes to get relief? Shared post Cathy Moulton Dawson Looking for help from ppl with VERY high arches. I’m trying a lot of stuff. Things…
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Kia ora koutou from NZ!
Kia ora koutou from NZ! I’ve been looking at these Oofos shoes (currently wear Asics), and am wondering which trainers people would recommend for daily walking my dog? I don’t really…
Which Altras are the best to use?
Which Altras are the best to use? Shared post Jeanne Clapsaddle-Janssen I've order, at least, 50 pairs of shoes from Amazon, wear them for a couple of days, then send them…
I’ve been signed up for this online app.
I’ve been signed up for this online app. Johnathan does for five weeks now, and I think I’m making some progress. It’s all about stretching and strengthening; the app helps hold you…
I saw their ad online and decided to give it a try!
I saw their ad online and decided to give it a try! I used it for about a week for 3 mins a day! I already see the result and my 50% of my pain is gone! Highly recommend, it is more…
Firstly, I just need to note that I didn't have any issues with my plantar fascia prior to a traumatic partial…
Firstly, I just need to note that I didn't have any issues with my plantar fascia prior to a traumatic partial rupture from an ankle roll in I had at the start of the year. I've had…
i walked without post op boots minimally after getting sutures out, not realizing I shouldn't.
i walked without post op boots minimally after getting sutures out, not realizing I shouldn't. am i ok? they were wrapped and I have been diligently icing and elevating...I'm talking…
I walked on my foot too much after bunionectomy and the pin poked through the bottom of my foot.
I walked on my foot too much after bunionectomy and the pin poked through the bottom of my foot. Developed wound infection. Hospitalized for I&D surgery and 5 days for IV antibiotics…
After the first few days of the most excruciating pain, I’m pain free!
After the first few days of the most excruciating pain, I’m pain free! Stitch s removed today, dressing on and although the swelling hadn’t subsided, I couldn’t be happier. Still…
Looking for insole recommendations for plantar fasciitis.
Looking for insole recommendations for plantar fasciitis. I’ve had plantar fasciitis in my left foot for nearly 2 months now and also have quite severe heel pain. I’ve tried all sorts…
My plantar fasciitis foot is beginning to give out on me at the outside.
My plantar fasciitis foot is beginning to give out on me at the outside. Any one else have this happen to them? What do I do? Shared post Rebecca Hatfield-Haines Just invested in a…
I’ve had this for about 2 years now I’ve tried the ice bottle, stretches and I’ve had shockwaves therapy it’s…
I’ve had this for about 2 years now I’ve tried the ice bottle, stretches and I’ve had shockwaves therapy it’s about 70% gone, the doctor suggested a steroid injection? Is it worth it…
So I have found the most relief from wearing cork sandals in my off time from work.
So I have found the most relief from wearing cork sandals in my off time from work. I was wondering what the best, somewhat budget option for cork insoles anyone has found? I’ve…
My 11 year old daughter has PF that her doctors have referred to as “the worst case in a child they have seen”.
My 11 year old daughter has PF that her doctors have referred to as “the worst case in a child they have seen”. She has done PT, arch supports, etc. they won’t do any interventions…
Round 2. About a month from my first surgery. So my dr put 2 screws in a month ago but it failed so today he…
Round 2. About a month from my first surgery. So my dr put 2 screws in a month ago but it failed so today he put a plate in. Hopefully this will resolve my bunion Has anyone had to…
Question,has anyone changed their job after having their operations?
Question,has anyone changed their job after having their operations? I'm a cleaner in a school, working 2 half hours a day 5 days a week. Shared post Julie Stilwell Hi. Has anyone…
Hi all, I hope you’re doing well.
Hi all, I hope you’re doing well. I had surgery on 12/08 and I’m now at home recovering, but I’m extremely annoyed by the itching. It’s so bad that it wakes me up during the night and…
I got my 1st steroid shot in my foot, what can I expect?
I got my 1st steroid shot in my foot, what can I expect? Any dos or don'ts? Kelly Coe Hi, I’ve been having crazy pain in both my feet it’s been going on for years, I figured it’s…
I’ve used these pebble slides for just 5 minutes a day, and my feet already feel less sore and tired!
I’ve used these pebble slides for just 5 minutes a day, and my feet already feel less sore and tired! They massage your feet, improve circulation, and support better balance. Highly…
They have this machine in my gym.
They have this machine in my gym. I use it on calfs, to try and loosen the tightness which is apparently causing my heel pain. Amanda Shade I had plantar fasciitis for at least three…
Has anyone used this kind of heat foot massager and are they helpful?
Has anyone used this kind of heat foot massager and are they helpful? Nora Hickey Miller Does anyone have suggestions for steel toe boots that don't hurt? I'm pretty sure my boots are…
If you’ve plateaued in your healing and can’t seem to stretch out those last little vestiges of PF pain, a…
If you’ve plateaued in your healing and can’t seem to stretch out those last little vestiges of PF pain, a percussion massager (I think) did the trick for me. I went almost 2 years…
Hi, fellow PF warriors!
Hi, fellow PF warriors! I’m a few months into this, am in PT and am doing the calf stretches/strengthening and balance and foot exercises. My pain is bearable in my Birkenstocks, but…
I started PF stuff in March.
I started PF stuff in March. Recently got the sock/night brace to keep toes up and stretch. I now apply voltaren layered with tiger balm, put on a sock and then the brace thing. It…
Will this help in pain relief?
Will this help in pain relief? Ash Trimnal Is there anyhow hope? I do all the exercises, got the injections, wore the shoes… now what? Dominique Boushka Feeling very defeated and need…
I am doing research on what my next move is.
I am doing research on what my next move is. Server plantar fascia since start of year. 8.7mm thickness and a 9mm tear of the plantar fascia. I had to stop work. I have had prp…
Hello, well today I started physical therapy for PT and I am feeling like I can do the four exercises that…
Hello, well today I started physical therapy for PT and I am feeling like I can do the four exercises that were given to me at home, I really hope this won’t be a waste of my time…
I am desperately in need of a flip flop or sandal I can wear around the house, to the pool, etc.
I am desperately in need of a flip flop or sandal I can wear around the house, to the pool, etc. I tried “Archies” and I’m not a fan at all. Are Birkenstocks good or bad? Prasad Rao…
I have a few experience questions.
I have a few experience questions. I went to my primary DR for my feet issues over a year ago. She sent me to ER for X-rays nothing came back so then she sent me to physical therapy…
The 2 things that have saved me.
The 2 things that have saved me. A Korprez recovery sleeve literally got rid of the pain after sleeping in it for 1 night. I wear it every day and the pain is gone. Combined with…