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🎯 Heel pain mystery solved? This is called the Windlass Test. Jon Jon Jon Jon Ritter Jul 31 Krista K Brand Wondering if their feet compression heat massages work for PF or if it would…
So back story. I have high arches. I've had ankle problems sinse i was a kid. Was always straining, rolling ankles on flat ground etc. I've had a couple of avulsion fractures etc…
Hi everyone! Hope you are all recovering well. Had right foot surgery on July 23rd. Stitches out yesterday. Left foot is now scheduled for August 28. So, 5 weeks in between surgeries…
How long do you use the knee scooter to get around? Tiffany Sellers Hello everyone. I am having my surgery tomorrow and am probably over prepared. My concern is im due back to work on…
If you could choose your surgeon for Minimally invasive, would you A, stay local to a surgeon who can do it but does a lot of general foot surgery so not doing this procedure as…
I am getting constant tingling bottom of feet and shoots to calves. Had union surgery two years. I hate this. Hospital said maybe feet, maybe spine. Shelby Ketterman I had the surgery…
Hi, I have so many things to do within a 5 mile radius I’m 3 weeks out of surgery. Has anyone driven with your left foot? Or should I take an uber Nancy Bernier My bunions have been…
I will be having bunion surgery soon as soon as I decide on a date. I am a runner but I am really saddened to know i will need to take time off. They will also do a plantar plate tear…
Hey Guys, For those that have had Minimal invasive surgery Need to ask if any one else has had this happen I am 9 weeks post op from bunion and bunionette (taylor's bunion) surgery in…
Thanks for adding me. Has anyone had private MIS in Dorset, in the UK? My GP has refused to refer me for surgery on the NHS (tight criteria & budgets he said). My bunion is quite…
Sock marks on your ankles? Start with a foot massage ☝🏻 If your ankles and feet are constantly swollen like mine, try this foot massage to find relie Bon Jovi · It's My Life Bon Jovi…
Is there something someone can recommend for during the day at work? Im a school custodian and I am on my feet for 9 hours a day 5 days a week. Im already wearing night splints to bed…
I’m still so torn between getting lots of arch support with HOKA or going barefoot with something like HOBIBEAR! How will I know which way is best? * to look at my feet they aren’t…
Ultrasound?????? Question Not sure what I've got going on with my right foot. Had a CAT scan done and they say it's mild osteoarthritis but I think it's more than that. It's just my…
No one talks about being mentally prepared for this, physically prepared or the whole body exhaustion. I could have all of the necessary items post-op, but never could I have imagined…
I’m due to have surgery in a couple weeks and am starting to feel anxious about the recovery time. Please can you tell me how the recovery was? I’m having my big & second toe screwed…
Has anyone tried Shockwave therapy and was it successful ? Phil Duffy Genuinely curious if anyone has ever actually cured their PF? Or is it just once you get it you’ll never get rid…
Did physical therapy help for anyone? I’ve heard mixed reviews. It’s my next option. Wendy Pertain Holman I put myself in PT several months ago because none of the night braces or…
I’m looking for advice and experiences from people who have had mild hallux valgus/bunions but significant pain. My hallux valgus isn’t very severe, but I’ve had pain for several…
Hey all. Just wanted to share something with you. The physical therapist has been taping my heel, which helped me considerably, but I ran into a problem. We’ve been taping for several…
I have severe midfoot pain on top of the foot. Please suggest... Julia Evans Those of you with high arches: any recommendations for walking shoes with proper arch support? I’m trying…
This message is for the person who feels like there’s pebbles or stones under the ball of their foot. Join the FB group in this picture. Metatarsalgia is a general medical term for…
Heading away in hols soon and really in need of a good comfortable pair of sandals\Flip-flops suffering with pain into my high arches and middle heel any ideas ?? Lainey Fitzgerald…
Picked up these Hoka Ora Ones yesterday and oh man are these things comfy indoors. I tried on the oofos but I found these to be more comfortable especially with my flat feet. The…
I’ve had pf about 6 months, last 3 excruciating. Tried just about everything: orthopaedic shoes, insoles, ice, heat, compression socks etc. on my feet 6/7 hours a day. Last 2 months…
Has anyone tried these socks? https://forme.science/products/arch-booster-sock... Alyssa_Jane2467 I am new to having PF and I am soon to gey my first pair of orthotics and I am…
Here’s the picture of what I’ve been using Jackie Schroader Good morning! I’ve visited this page more than once but first time posting. Sorry this is long and it’s been building up!…
Throbbing tonight CreativeEagle2233 Please can someone who has been in this situation advise me. Seen surgeon x rays show bunion but arthritis quite bad in big toe. He advises fusion…
Came to say, GET THESE. So comfortable and both straps are adjustable. Edit to add, I was in a heel shoe, then a flat surgical shoe. Once I was cleared, I was told I could wear these…