what is a good treatment for plantar facilitis?

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relates to heel pain

Answer 1

I had severe plantar faciitis (FASH-EE-EYE-TIS) in my left foot about 2 years ago. I've had trouble my whole life, but I did two weeks of hiking in bad shows one summer vacation and it basically crippled me. Here's my advice from personal experience:

First, get DR Scholls orthotic inserts for your shoes. There are several different kinds, you have to try them to see which work for you. I got two kinds on a whim, and they worked INSTANTLY - it was like magic, almost unbelievable. Then put them in all of your shoes - both feet of course.

Second, don't over-stretch. I realized that as I sat in my office chair at work, I would stick my feet under me and be sort of up on the ball of my foot, stretching the arch without realizing it. After a few hours, the faciitis would flare up. If you work a desk jodb, force yourself to get in the habit of sitting with your feet flat on the ground.

Good luck. Hope it helps.

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Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Conservative treatment is almost always successful, given enough time. Duration of treatment can be anywhere from several months to 2 years before symptoms resolve, although about 90% of patients will be better in 9 months.

Initial treatment usually consists of heel stretching exercises, shoe inserts, night splints, and anti-inflammatory medications. If these fail, casting the affected foot in a short leg cast (a cast up to but not above the knee) for 3-6 weeks is very often successful in reducing pain and inflammation. Alternatively, a cast boot (which looks like a ski boot) may be used. It is still worn full time, but can be removed for bathing.

Some physicians will offer steroid injections, which provide lasting relief in about 50% of people. However, this injection is very painful and not for everyone.

In a few patients, non-surgical treatment fails and surgery to release the tight, inflamed fascia becomes necessary.

Answer 5

Take an empty water bottle and freeze it, put it under your foot and roll it from heel to toes for 10 minutes or so. Also alot of people when they sleep curl their toes and dont know it. So when they get up in the morning the fascia on the bottom of the foot is very tight and when they take their first step they can injure the fascia and not know it. Splints can help by wearing them at night. Stretching before you get out of bed every morning. Doing calf stretches. Also alot of people with plantar fascitis have a "flat foot". So shoe inserts can help. You maybe able to get away with store bought ones, but you also may have to go to an Orthotist or a Physical Therapist who specializes in orthotics.

Answer 6

Carly, please try this movement to see if it helps you. Assume a long sitting position with the knees straight. Have the muscles of the top of the feet pull them back towards the shins. The only movement that is taking place is at the ankles. You will know that the movement is being done correctly as there will be a pulling sensation in the calves. Hold that pull for 10 seconds and then relax for 5 seconds. Repeat that 4 more times. Do this right before you go to bed and upon awakening. If you can do it during the day it would also help.

Answer 7

motrin,ice on heel ,stretching exercises, and heel cushion for inside shoe. Doctors won,t operate on it so do the best you can.

Answer 8

roll your foot on a tennis ball every morning

Answer 9

Yoga's supposed to help.

Answer 10

YOU CAN TAKE SOME GAUZE AND ROLL IT UP ABOUT CIGAR SIZE, WRAP IT WITH BANDAGE TAPE, SHAPE IT INTO A U-SHAPE AND PUT IT IN YOUR SHOE. THIS WILL HELP WITH PAIN.