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Plantar Fasciitis
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Post 1 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 20:22
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Does anyone know anything about it or have experience with it? My foot has been killing me for months now. I’ve tried new shoes and inserts. But it doesn’t get better. I had an ad pop up for custom inserts (they send you molds then make you shoe inserts) and when I got to looking their site, I think I’ve got plantar fasciitis. If $300 mail order inserts will help, I’ll order a pair for each day of the week. But I don’t want to throw darts either at $300 a throw. Wondering if anyone here has experienced advice.
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Post 2 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 20:33
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On May 28, 2020 at 20:22, Fins said...
Does anyone know anything about it or have experience with it? My foot has been killing me for months now. I’ve tried new shoes and inserts. But it doesn’t get better. I had an ad pop up for custom inserts (they send you molds then make you shoe inserts) and when I got to looking their site, I think I’ve got plantar fasciitis. If $300 mail order inserts will help, I’ll order a pair for each day of the week. But I don’t want to throw darts either at $300 a throw. Wondering if anyone here has experienced advice.

Yes. My morning routine that got rid of it.

1) Musclegun: Use it on your foot, achilles and lower calf for 2-3 minutes per foot. Use it multiple times a day but especially in the AM when you wake up.

https://muscleguns.com/

2) Stretch calves 3 ways: Soleus, Gastroc and then stand up facing a wall, raise one foot up the wall with your heel still on the ground and then slowly stretch forward.

Inserts can't hurt. I added inserts with arch support to all of my shoes that didn't have them.

It took a few weeks to see a difference. Before I started the routine, it felt like I was getting poked with needles when I would walk after waking. I now have minimal to no pain. Good luck.
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OP | Post 3 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 20:40
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Back in January I bought the most expensive inserts a local shoe store had. They are actually hard and are supposed to be the best arch support in the options they sold. They helped with foot pain for a while. But that was more of just an over all aching feet after working all day on hard floors and job sites. But then the pain came back and has gotten worse. In the last few days I finally pinpointed that it’s in the back part of the arch, just before the heel. And this appears to be plantar fasciitis. Some days when my feet hit the floor in the morning, I’m near the point of tears at first impact.
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Post 4 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 21:10
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See a doc? Why the self-diagnosis?
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OP | Post 5 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 21:16
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On May 28, 2020 at 21:10, tomciara said...
See a doc? Why the self-diagnosis?

The self diagnosis is because I’ve just been putting it off for months thinking it would get better with something like new shoes, then tonight I accidentally stumbled across info that looks like it not going away without treatment. But going to the doctor, especially now, is a pain. A lot of non life threatening stuff is being postponed. So, I thought maybe someone here might know something about it and have something to try before going through the hassle of a doctor.
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Post 6 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 21:42
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Just so you know, plantar fasciitis is pretty common.

Depending on how bad it is (the cause), will depend on how severe the treatment.

Starting with the easiest = Do what punter16 said. Also what helps my women a lot (she has it & most of her family) is to roll your foot on a cold water bottle each night for as long as you can. I got her a brace as well but she never puts it on at night.

Next level = if it is bad enough, you need to see a doctor. They may give you a steroid shot that will help a lot. Her brother had this done and helped a lot.

Final level = If it is really, really bad. You may need minor surgery. Her sister had to have this done. This however will put you out of work for awhile.
Post 7 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 21:53
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On May 28, 2020 at 21:16, Fins said...
The self diagnosis is because I’ve just been putting it off for months thinking it would get better with something like new shoes, then tonight I accidentally stumbled across info that looks like it not going away without treatment. But going to the doctor, especially now, is a pain. A lot of non life threatening stuff is being postponed. So, I thought maybe someone here might know something about it and have something to try before going through the hassle of a doctor.

Unfortunately a doctor alone may do nothing for you. It took me 15 years+ to figure out how to not tear muscles when running and a year to figure out the plantar issue. This was with many visits to doctors and therapists. I finally was able to self-diagnose and minimize these issues with the summed advice from athletes, doctors, therapists and various on-line forums/videos.

My issues stemmed from 20 years of running on turf with bad shoes. Because it takes so long for the problem to materialize, don't be discouraged if you don't see improvements right away. I was surprised when my plantar issues went away after weeks.

You can get that Musclegun Pro ($89) in the link I mentioned earlier, have it in 2 days and be on the road to recovery! I'm passionate about this because it took me so long to figure out the issues with torn muscles and plantar problems. I'll be making videos soon that outline these fixes.
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Post 8 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 22:02
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Glucosamine and good shoes helped me get rid of the pain that met the symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis. Keens ankle high boots have been a blessing.
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Post 9 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 22:36
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I've told this story on here many times, so one more time isn't gonna hurt.  Went through the same thing years ago.  My feet and back hurt so bad that I could barely function throughout the day.

One day, I went to get my haircut, they were backed up, next door was a Red Wing shoe store, so I went in to browse.

Started talking to the guy, He says, and I quote. "Your back and feet hurt because you're wearing shitty shoes".

"These are pretty expensive shoes"  I said.

"Doesn't mean they're not shitty".  He chuckled.

He told me if I bought some Red Wings boots from him, my lower back and feet would stop hurting within 2 weeks. If they didn't, I could bring the boots back and he'd refund my money.

Next thing you know, he's putting my feet on a computer scale, really taking time with proper sizing, etc.  (like they did when we were kids).

Less than a week later, my foot and back problems were 100% gone. 

Now, I've got a "boot guy".
Post 10 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 22:38
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Had it flare up many times over the years. Most recently a new pair of work boots caused it to flare up. Threw them out and bought a different pr along with inserts from Spenco. And a pr of OOFOS recovery sandals for around the house. Plus good sneakers with the same inserts . Not entry level. After a few weeks I was and remain pain free. Still can get sore standing on ladders for a long time. I was barely able to walk before.
Wife has it and is not responding well.
Edit. It was a new pr. of Redwings that caused the flare up. Steel shank. Tried pulling out insert because there was not room to add one. New pr had a removable insert. Something to consider when shopping.

Last edited by thecapnredfish on May 29, 2020 06:08.
Post 11 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 22:44
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Are you walking around barefoot or socks in customers homes? Hell with that. Very few exceptions I will wear booties all day no problem but not gonna kill my knees and back not worth it.
Post 12 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 22:56
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For me its been running shoes for work, well all the time. I have been a on my feet busting ass since 1978 and my feet were constantly killing me and otherwise making my life miserable. I tried every kind of shoe/insert/boot imaginable. I tried every, "you gotta try these"shoes, still miserable.
On a whim I bought running shoes and tried them out and in short order it was like the heavens opened. My entire energy level towards life changed, my feet are never sore or tired any more.
A couple employers were not 100% thrilled but they got over it, I was able to find some black Nikes with Rosso Corsa red logo on them.

But thats me and my story may not be for every one, but I no longer complain about my feet anymore.

YMMV and all.

Those muscle guns are the $hit however, especially when you shoulders are so wadded up from stress that you want to dot someones eye, it brings you down to just wanting to trip them a laugh when they fall.
Post 13 made on Friday May 29, 2020 at 08:49
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I used to get this when I was younger after too many miles running...have not had it for years until recent flare up in one foot and could not shake it with OTC anti-inflammatory...bought some organic tumeric powder and mixed one teaspoon with 8 oz of water everyday and my foot was better in one week and has been since.
Post 14 made on Friday May 29, 2020 at 08:57
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I had a flare up about fifteen years ago. Clearly, each person has their own experience, but mine was solved by going to a local running store and having custom support inserts put in. How custom? Guy took a set of inserts off the peg board, cut them to match the shoe, charged me $20 total, and within two weeks problem was gone.

Your mileage clearly will vary.
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Post 15 made on Friday May 29, 2020 at 09:07
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When I was still doing car audio, I had a bout with PF and it sucked. Since it was Summer, I was also playing softball and since I occasionally played behind the plate as well as on the mound and 1st base, it really sucked. Every time I got up from a squat, it felt like someone had beaten my feet with a baseball bat. At work, I could get some relief by sitting on the counter with my feet hanging down, but it was back with a vengeance when I hopped down to the floor. I tried heel pads, since that's where most of my pain was located, but they didn't help. I was working on a car and realized that I was putting a lot of stress on my foot as I sat on the door sill and forced my toes upward, toward my shin. I decided that I needed to stop doing this and the pain stopped soon after.

Squatting isn't a good thing, especially for someone who has done our kind of work. Kneeling with stress on the toes isn't good, either.
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