VULTURE Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Hi. Just been to docs and have been told I have Plantar Fasciitis in my left heel and have been given some advice on pain management etc but was wondering if the PW massive had any tips on getting over this very painful condition,any idea on any excerises that would help Cheers Vulture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushkin Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Get one of those heel supports you can buy in Boots etc - they really are good. Pushkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Just looked up what it was, and it said can be worsened by a tight achilles. Check that none of your footwear is worn out or too flat. I had a week off work, and wore my comfy, but worn out work boots to mess about in. By the end of the week I was crippled with a painful achilles tendon, caused by having no arches left in my boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katzenjammer Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Loads of stuff on the web as you might expect. Nhs site talks about stretching etc. I suffer from wandering foot pain and have I think had a bout of that some years back. Keep moving if you can is my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Is this what is known as policeman's heel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxon T Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Rolling foot over a golf ball or tennis ball han help to stretch the area. I had it once and it was v painful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Rolling foot over a golf ball or tennis ball han help to stretch the area. I had it once and it was v painful! +1. You can also get a proper ball for this, it's a bit bigger than a tennis ball and spiky rubber knobbly bits all over it (behave at the back there, you lot). Very effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Good luck, my husband has had this now for 3 years and despite the insoles and exercises and me massaging his foot every night he still suffers badly with it. He has it in both feet but the right foot is particularly bad and the pain moved from the heel to the top of his foot now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Similar problem here, due to a snapped Achilles tend (rugby) back in 2001. Heel support is good, and stretching exercises help, as does cold & warm compresses. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I've had it and it passed of its own accord after a 3 months. Heel gel pads and not walking on hard floors in bare feet is what worked for me. I know it varies in severity and the time it can go on for though. Piggin' painful Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Yes, had it for a long time. Worse in the mornings. Stretching the calf muscles helps for me. We have cold, stone floors in the new gaff I'm pretty sure that this doesn't help matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Two years and foot supports to get over mine, still twinges on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Not sure what my ailment was, but while walking or being on my feet all day was fine, found the first few minutes or so after getting back on feet after bait etc, was very very painful, and I hobbled about like an old man until things loosened up again. Pain in heels was abysmal. Was sent to see a specialist who gave me two velcroed ankle supports. Both had pockets at heel and on each side of Achilles, with tubes connecting the two. Compressing heel in the act of walking sent air to Achilles support, and bending ankle sent air from Achilles back to heel ready for the next step. Worked wonders. Edited November 13, 2015 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) I used to suffer from something similar and it also affected the ball of my foot........ The postie saw me hobbling and after a brief chat said he had the same thing a while ago, his Grandmother had been told by her Grandmother........ chop an onion in half then rub the sole and heel of his foot once in the morning and evening for a few minutes (imagine that said in a broad Jamaican accent) - i thought he had smoked too much Jamaican Spice and was having me on, but he promised it was no joke ...... low and behold 2 days later i was back up and running..... never saw him again to tell him it worked but if i did i would buy him a drink on the spot! Edited November 13, 2015 by ph5172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfer Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Is this what is known as policeman's heel? Yes it is bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Good luck, my husband has had this now for 3 years and despite the insoles and exercises and me massaging his foot every night he still suffers badly with it. He has it in both feet but the right foot is particularly bad and the pain moved from the heel to the top of his foot now. Me too. Had it in both feet since beginning of 2012. Had exercises. Insoles. Numerous pairs of shoes to no avail. I live in Crocs most of the time as the arch support in them helps a bit. It's worse when I walk any distance on hard ground. Sometimes heels are so painfully the only thing that helps at night is some Spencoe silicoe padded foot cushions I got sent over from USA. They are like duvets for feet. Anti inflammatories like Cuprofen help a bit and kapake helps me sleep if its very bad. I have a mobility scooter for any distance round town as have osteoarthritis as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Me too. Had it in both feet since beginning of 2012. Had exercises. Insoles. Numerous pairs of shoes to no avail. I live in Crocs most of the time as the arch support in them helps a bit . It's worse when I walk any distance on hard ground. Sometimes heels are so painfully the only thing that helps at night is some Spencoe silicoe padded foot cushions I got sent over from USA. They are like duvets for feet. Anti inflammatories like Cuprofen help a bit and kapake helps me sleep if its very bad. I have a mobility scooter for any distance round town as have osteoarthritis as well. I really do sympathise. He is standing all day at work and also finds hard ground (often cement floors) and stoney ground very aggravating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 One thing I found does help a bit is Aldi shaped sport insoles. They have a slight arch support and gel pads at heels and ball of feet. You need to wait till they are in again as a special offer item. Have then in my wellies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 some people in the country reckon its a lack of iron in your diet...............i used to be given distgusting iron tonic.....which always worked ...better than having an arch support tho' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Can't I just sup on a rusty nail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 I've had that on and off for years, try taking shorter steps and step on to the ball of your foot rather than your heel I found it helps loads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Had same (or something very similar) which didn't shift despite exercises. So Doc sent me to a specialist at the local hospital. He used a gadget (like those they use to scan ladies tummies) to identify the exact target area and whacked in an injection. The problem eventually disappeared and has never recurred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeksofdoom Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Plantar Fascitis, now where do I start. I have had it for years on and off. First off what kills my PF is wearing wellies, no support, wearing flip flops gives me the same symtoms. Invest in a pair of good leather boots when out shooting and walking. Stretching is also important stretch your calf muscles by pushing up against a wall with your affected foot flat on the ground, look up stretches for PF on google. Find yourself a good sports injury therapist, someone who has played alot of sport/athletics. A physio might help, but if they are not doing anything for you after a couple of vists try someone else. Get a good rub out, dry needling can relieve the pain. Rolling the foot on a golf ball might help, don't roll on the point of pain, it will just hurt more. Foam rollers are also good for rolling the calves and thighs. Try a night sock it will pull the toes back while you sleep stretching the calf. Insoles are important, I have had several different types of insoles over the years, these are the proper orthodedic insoles that were made specifically for my feet. My latest pair have helped a lot i've even begun to do a bit of running again, expect to pay up to £300 for a good pair, if you have health insurance you might be covered for them. Diet is important, try and loose some weight. When my PF flairs up, I get a hard knot in the back of my calf, the hip on the same leg also hurts. I use various stretches, calf stretches and i think they are called i band stretches for the big tendons/ligaments in your hip. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatesy75 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 had it in right foot a year + . its ok now but i have it in left foot now 7 months + now not good sick of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelgreaves Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I had a case of PF in March 2013 six weeks prior to me doing my second London Marathon - not what I wanted. I tried the rolling my foot on the tennis / golf ball but with no luck. I then turned to a sports massage and and after two half hour sessions massaging my foot and more so my calf (of the same leg...) as it was said that I calf problem was the cause, it cleared up in time for the marathon and touch wood have not had it since Best £50 I had spent... Maybe worth a try friend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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