plantar fasciitis???

Question

Does anyone know anything about the treatment of plantar fasciits? Based on research that I have done the signs and symtoms I have I have determined that is have plantar fasciitis. (severe pain mainly just upon riseing in the morning or after rest in the arch just before the heel, it is only in my left foot. but now its getting so bad the pain is not relieved with rest) Has anyone ever had it? Does anyone know how I can releive my pain without seeing a doctor?

Answer 1

Not only am I familiar with common at-home remedies, but I am a sufferer myself. I know your pain, so to speak...not fun.
First of all, be sure to stretch your feet out before getting out of bed in the morning. Hold your heel with one hand and stretch your toes *back* using the other hand as a lever. Do this for at least 30 seconds on each foot, twice. Sometimes negative pressure helps, too. If you have a golf ball, or even a tennis ball, try rolling it around on the ground with your heel, applying pressure as you are comfortable.
Ice helps more than heat, too, so at the end of the day try elevating your feet and putting ice on your arches/heels. Elevation helps a lot, as well as *flexing* those feet. When you rest, your tendon shortens and then is shocked and aggrivated when you hop out of bed in the morning. Warming it up with stretching should help.
Good shoes will also make a great difference--those with good padding and arch support. The New Balance shoe is good; I've had success with them. Also might try OTC inserts (before going to expensive orthotics), like Pinnacle makes. They have some made specifically for this type of problem.
Rest and stretching and elevation, and good shoes! :) Good luck.

Answer 2

Rest is the first treatment for plantar fasciitis. Try to keep weight off your foot until the inflammation goes away. You can also apply ice to the sore area for 20 minutes three or four times a day to relieve your symptoms. Often a doctor will prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen. A program of home exercises to stretch your Achilles tendon and plantar fascia are the mainstay of treating the condition and lessening the chance of recurrence.

Answer 3

Then you probably have read about exercises too. They helped me, especially stretching the Achilles tendon which turns into the PF. Warm up all muscles and tendons before stepping out of bed. Sit on the side and rotate ankles, then some of the other exercises.
There are pads and tape and splints but I found most relief with stretching and custom orthotics. Expensive but better than surgery. Shoes that have arch supports and no bare feet esp on concrete and hard floors.
I did not respond to oral anti inflammatory meds but later on did have injections- I walk 3 miles a day now but was 3 months in a wheelchair trying to stop the shooting pain-that did nothing. You may not need to, but for me weight reduction was the biggest help.

Answer 4

Had it.

The pain went from my feet to my knees.

Was worst in the morning -- better later in the day.

Thought it was arthritis but doc said plantar fasciitis.

In my case cause was too much walking barefoot on hard surfaces.

Treatment was to wear very padded soles -- DuraShock soles worked well.

Went away in about a month, just as doc predicted.

Pain is from inflammation so any anti-inflammatory drug will bring quick and effective relief -- Motrin, Advil -- any NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) will do the trick.

Hang in there.