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    Plantar Fasciitis ?

    Or Hurty Heel Syndrome.

    My feet are killing me.

    Anyone else suffer from this, and if so, what have you done to help fix it ?
    Cheers, David



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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    I don't know that its ever been diagnosed as that, but my OH frequently suffers with pain in her heels, apparently it feels like there isn't enough skin? Maybe its not the same thing, but she finds wearing shoes with a slight heel and/or stretching her calves on a step helps.

    Physio reckons its something to do with a knee injury she had as a teenager causing her to walk oddly.

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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    Have you had your feet checked to see if you are an overpronator? Might be arch support needed to prevent sideways rocking. Discovered this the hard way after months of aching feet and ankles when running (although not heel). In sports shoes at least you can get different pronation types of shoe to suit.

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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    Yeah, Im reasonably sure that its my unusually high arches that are the source of the problem, I really need either some really good support shoes or insoles.

    Plus a cortisone jab
    Cheers, David



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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    g8ina,

    You should try to avoid cortisone, it has been my experience that it only prolongs the issue, only to come back with rage. Try stretching your Achilles (wall push stretch), that should help relieve some tension, but do not stretch the fascia itself; can cause further irritation and tearing. Get some cold therapy on it, and buy some crocs. I ended up getting a blood flow stimulator wrap to treat mine, but I had chronic PF.

    Hope this helps!

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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    Thanks Sam and welcome to HEXUS
    Cheers, David



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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    My other half suffers somewhat with this - the doc had recommended stretching the plantar by rolling her foot over a tennis ball a few times a day. Other than that, my running injuries book suggests having your footwear assessed for pronation (ie what has been suggested above) and... seeking medical advice.

    Ice, compression and elevation always seems to help with foot issues in my experience too.

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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    Quote Originally Posted by samWises View Post
    only to come back with rage.
    Indeed. Along with that bulging vein in my forehead.
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    Society's to blame,
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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    The tennis ball trick works very well - I have very flat feet and after working all day at a conference booth , my feet tend to be pretty sore. Oddly enough I find changing socks a couple of times a day also helps.
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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    Ive actually now found a pair of Salomon walking shoes that have a hugely high instep support.

    "XA Pro 3D Ultra 2"

    Found at Ellis Brigham, Milton Keynes store, size 12.5 UK, cost just £72 !!

    Very comfy feet right now, very well supported arches

    Cheers, David



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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    Look good. I quite often wear black trainers to work of that style - often have to black marker pen over some loud logo or the likes to make them less offensive in the office. Much more comfortable than most regular leather shoes.

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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    One week in and Im walking on air, 95% cured even !!!
    Cheers, David



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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    Glad you've found some relief.

    I've suffered from it, recently even, but my problem seems to be the reverse of the usual. I found that going barefoot was a pain-free experience and that the higher the heel or higher the arch the worse it got. So I adopted flat shoes and it's been a lot, lot better.

    If going barefoot doesn't do it for you though, then we're at opposite ends of the spectrum I guess!

    One thing I'd heard mentioned, and which I think has been a factor for me, is calf stretches. I've found that my left calf muscle (left foot with the worst of the problem) is often tighter than my right. And some basic stretching has helped. While pondering it I've started to wonder about my sleeping position. I've realised I often cross my legs at the ankles when in bed on my back, and it occurred to me that over time maybe that could cause one calf muscle to be stretched and another tight. So I'm trying to avoid that to see how it goes.

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    Re: Plantar Fasciitis ?

    Yes Galant, I pull my toes back as far as they will go while Im sat watching telly, it has also helped I feel.
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