I have had plantar faciitis & sesamoiditis on and off for years.
I have had plantar faciitis & sesamoiditis on and off for years. In the past, used ice, tennis ball, stretches & it calmed down. Now for the past 19 months I have had symptoms of…
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I need new office shoes now that a bunion has appeared by my big toe.
I need new office shoes now that a bunion has appeared by my big toe. What wide, round toe flats (I have insoles to put in) do you all recommend?
For over a year now I've been working on going somewhat barefoot.
For over a year now I've been working on going somewhat barefoot. Seems it's not doing my feet any good. I do wear toe separators (not 100% of the time) and in that time have…
Injury: Hallux Limitus Question: Looking for info on morton's extension orthotics I saw my Sports MD again and…
Injury: Hallux Limitus Question: Looking for info on morton's extension orthotics I saw my Sports MD again and he watched me walk again (note, I've been dealing with symptoms for 11…
Chatgpt provides me with the best answers to my conditions rather than my doctors.
Chatgpt provides me with the best answers to my conditions rather than my doctors. Seriously. Those people will just stand in front of me for a few minutes, give me orthotics…
Got a second opinion, today, even when mri tells that there is bone oedema, a baxter nerve entrapment and an…
Got a second opinion, today, even when mri tells that there is bone oedema, a baxter nerve entrapment and an thick tendon.. Verdict Plantar Fasciitis... New insoles, PT and shockwave…
Met with podiatrist yesterday and she suggested we go conservative in a few months and sinply go in and shave…
Met with podiatrist yesterday and she suggested we go conservative in a few months and sinply go in and shave down the bone to minimize my bunion forming and causing pain? Has anyone…
I'm 40 old male I'm a big guy 250 6-2.
I'm 40 old male I'm a big guy 250 6-2. If I over work my feet as in walking too much or yard work my metatarsals (3-4) will flare up will hurt for one week and disappear I'd say few…
Added another photo, its just getting worse.
Added another photo, its just getting worse. Anyone know what this is? I have been seeing a podiatrist for a year now. Had a torn plantar plate about 5 or 6 years ago, had that…
Greetings! Two questions: 1. Occasional big toe joint pain, but doesn't fit any description of gout that I've…
Greetings! Two questions: 1. Occasional big toe joint pain, but doesn't fit any description of gout that I've found. Throughout any given day, multiple times a day, it will lock up…
I haven't been doing feet exercises and my bunion is starting to cross over.
I haven't been doing feet exercises and my bunion is starting to cross over. I believe the mild discomfort I am having is the rubbing between the two toes. I just put the cotton that…
Has anybody used toe spacers when walking like correct toes?
Has anybody used toe spacers when walking like correct toes? Correct toes are expensive and people don't give them good reviews. I think i got 2nd toe capsulitis any suggestions to…
I have been dealing with right foot pt for the last 2 months, I had it before and was corrected by orthotics…
I have been dealing with right foot pt for the last 2 months, I had it before and was corrected by orthotics and pt, that was many years ago, I got this back from overuse while in…
More questions - thanks for all the advice!
More questions - thanks for all the advice! I got my stitches out yesterday. I'm 2.5 weeks post MIS bunionectomy + akin osteotomy. They told me to use the toe spacer. I hate these…
What type of testing did your podiatrist do?
What type of testing did your podiatrist do? A year ago, went in and the podiatrist asked where my pain was, I pointed to the bottom of my foot right above my heel. He said it was…
Insoles - ? Needing A LOT of cushioning on my heel to make it through, on concrete floors Have a flat foot and…
Insoles - ? Needing A LOT of cushioning on my heel to make it through, on concrete floors Have a flat foot and lived in converse n doc Martin's , barefoot for the last 35 years…
Best slip-resistant + waterproof shoes?
Best slip-resistant + waterproof shoes? Also, Hoka Bondi SR reviews for everyday work wear similar to below? My husband works in a meat market, so his feet get wet all day, every day…
FACTS! LET THESE NOT HAPPEN TO YOU. I calmed my pain using foamy shoes, slippers and orthotics. Yes indeed…
FACTS! LET THESE NOT HAPPEN TO YOU. I calmed my pain using foamy shoes, slippers and orthotics. Yes indeed. That is easy. But now my back hurts so bad. I have bulging discs. I feel…
Previous PF. Ruptured achilles 6 months ago. PF back badly. Ankle so tight. Doing all exercises recommended by…
Previous PF. Ruptured achilles 6 months ago. PF back badly. Ankle so tight. Doing all exercises recommended by both private and NHS physio. Grateful for all help. Trying isometric…
I need to buy shoes for a Memorial at which I'm speaking and singing.
I need to buy shoes for a Memorial at which I'm speaking and singing. Since my onset of PF which has resolved with care, cortisone and orthotics, I've been living in athletic shoes…
I've tried just about every plantar fasciitis shoe and orthotic, including custom, and still, the only shoe I…
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…
I started running again.
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…
I return to my podiatrist Friday for my re-check, after stretching, using the night splint and taking meloxicam.
I return to my podiatrist Friday for my re-check, after stretching, using the night splint and taking meloxicam. He'll decide then if I need a shot. I do feel like it has improved…
Is night splint a big help for you guys?
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.
Can you walk in these type of night splints?
Can you walk in these type of night splints? I have to get up to use the rest room, but most, you get up and walk on them they fall or lose the secureness of them. I know you can walk…
While a night splint does seem to help my plantar fasciitis, it's bulky and uncomfortable.
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?
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.
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…
Night splints... please share pros and cons and if I should be wearing them for plantar fasciitis. Thanks so much.
Hi all, can anyone recommend a corrector or toe separator that can help?
Hi all, can anyone recommend a corrector or toe separator that can help? Can now feel my big toe pushing the other toes. I've been referred for surgery but in meantime wondering if…