long periods of sitting or driving (long, being an hour or so). I went to a doctor, who diagnosed PLANTAR FASCIITIS. He recommended that I come in for some type of electricity therapy. I did look on-line for some suggestions, and found HEELSPURS.COM which offers better information than the doctor, in my opinion. I wonder what others are doing that is working for them. If I had this in both feet, I would be in a really bad way...like not being able to walk. Help! All suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
2006-06-23 04:27:34 · 12 answers · asked by tama 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
yes, definately plantar fasciitis
my aunt had this and one thing the doctor had her do was freeze a waterbottle and for 20 minutes 3x's per day or whatever she sat in a chair and rolled her foot over the waterbottle
adding arch supports to your shoes will have a huge affect-- thats the reason in the first place that you got this because your arch was weak it strained that tendon in your foot
there are also exercises:
In one exercise, you lean forward against a wall with one knee straight and heel on the ground. Your other knee is bent. Your heel cord and foot arch stretch as you lean. Hold for 10 seconds, relax and straighten up. Repeat 20 times for each sore heel.
hope this helps!
2006-06-23 04:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by elemenopee. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thankfully I had a very "with it" doctor when I went to her about my foot pain, and as fate would have it, she had went through the very same thing! Sounds exactly like what I am being treated for now.
Here are a few things to add about treatment:
Dr Scholl's: This is the best relief so far, I went to Walmart and bought a pair of tennis shoes that have arch supports, gel inserts and shock absorber's..I honestly do not know if I would be walking right now if not for these shoes! They are only about $40.00, and look like normal black tinnies...money well worth being spent.
Take a bottle of water and freeze it (Or uses frozen juice can) roll your heel over the can. This will both help with the swelling and help to work the heel. Do this for about 10 minutes as often as possible resting at least 30 minutes between. This was the most helpful exercises, and the most practical seeing how I have a "desk job".
My doctor told me it could take several months for this to completely heal, but after 2 weeks of the stretching, and using the new shoes, I already see a great improvement, especially when getting up in the mornings.
Good luck and get well soon!
Source(s):
Dr. Linkous- Doctor
Me - Patient
2006-06-27 01:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by Mustang Sally 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem too a while back when I was doing A LOT of running (6 mi a day) - a lot for me anyway. And when I learned that I had Plantar Fasciitis I thought my running days were over. I did take the advice of my doctor - who prescribed some anti inflammitories, and a cortizone injection in the heel. I did some stretching. . .lots of stretching. Stay OFF high healed shoes for a while. I also took a water bottle and froze it. Then I would put it on the floor and just roll my foot over it. It took about a month - but it finally went away. Good luck. And STRETCH!
2006-06-23 04:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by Tinkerbell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with plantar fasciitis lies in the calf. The calf, Achilles tendon and plantar fascia are all connected as a single band called The CT Band. With each step, the calf delivers a mechanical load down through the Achilles into the foot. Fasciitis is simply an over use syndrome where the fascia can't repair itself in a 24 hour time frame. Then you get up and do it all again.
What to do? Use a heel lift and do lots of calf stretches. 90% will respond to conservative care.
2006-06-28 08:24:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all plz do not worry any more.I had the same trouble and pain then I went to Doc who advise me to take out X-rays.The X-ray specialist observed that this is HEEL - SPUR and remedy is surgery.However my Doc had different views and remedy for it.He advised me to do exercise with up and down of your body on feet toes for five minutes every day in the morning for a month and control your weight.Thereafter that works.I would suggest the same to you and control your weight too.Good Luck to you.
2006-06-23 04:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by shri 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just check your style of standing. Sometimes, people unknowingly stand in a position giving more load to one foot. If you are standing in a position in which one foot gets more load that the other, this may happen to you. Also check if you are over-weight.
2016-03-15 17:36:37 · answer #6 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Hot water treatment. This treatment comes under Naturopathy.
Put hot water in a bucket, place both your legs inside for about 5 to 10 minutes daily and see whether it gives you relief.
2006-06-23 04:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father had this condition and ended up having to have surgery. The surgery really helped him. He still has some mild pain, but nothing compared to the pain he had before the surgery.
2006-06-23 04:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by rockinout 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same thing. Stretch your feet thoroughly before you get out of bed in the morning. Also, get some orthotics for your feet. I couldn't live without them.
2006-06-23 04:35:55 · answer #9 · answered by anonymousenlightenedgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should visit a podiatrist, if you can. They will be better able to tell what is wrong. Your doctor should have referred you to one. They will probably take an X-ray to confirm it is a heel spur, then you may need surgery.
2006-06-23 04:33:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋