I have been diagnosed with this painful condition !
I've been adviced to get orthotics for my feet !
Is there any thing else alternative or other that I can do for this pain in my heel ?
2007-02-08 16:37:53 · 7 answers · asked by Kaluluwa 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I got it and went to the doctor and he told me that there are exercises that help, wear soft shoes, and braces to hold your foot while you sleep so that healing takes place with your foot in a standing position. The very BEST thing is run to Walmart and get Dr. Scholl's gel arch support-the blue ones. It will take the pain away or at least get you to a tolerable place. Then it will very very very slowly get better. Do the exercises-you can find them on line. Read all the articles and you can pick up what to do but I do find that when I first get up or after sitting for a bit and the muscle shrinks again, it is a good thing to stretch the muscle in your calf by standing on the ball of your foot and up and down with your heel. Trust me it helps and it is reccommended. And soft soled shoes are imperative-probably for years and years with those blue gel arch supports. . .Been there, done that. . .
2007-02-08 16:52:08 · answer #1 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 14:21:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy some $125,00 dollar Nike tennis shoes with high arch support or Dr. Scholls Gel Sole shoes. Orthotics do help but only if they keep your heel protected from being stretched. For temporary relief freeze a 2 liter soda bottle with water and roll your foot on it every night with intervals of 5 minutes roll and 5 minutes warm. Do this 2-3 times. If it gets too painful stop. Freezing temperates can cause nerve damage if abused, Buy some cheap generic ibuprofen, Also if helps to deep tissue massage the back of the calf(gastrocnemius) on the side of the plantar faciaitis occurs
2007-02-08 16:55:52 · answer #3 · answered by mikey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The orthotics recommendation is a good one.
You may also want to explore the many potential environmental factors that can cause or aggravate plantar fasciitis. If you are interested in this aspect of your problem, I can recommend an excellent book by Sherry Rogers, M.D. called: "Pain Free in 6 Weeks". Dr. Rogers is a leading expert on biochemical and environmental causes of chronic conditions, including chronic musculo-skeletal pain syndromes. This is a powerful book that is packed with scientific references and information most physicians just do not know.
The book is available at Amazon.com. Best wishes and good luck.
2007-02-08 16:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably also have bone spurs. I had that on both my feet and orthopedic surgeon did what they call bone spur removal and plantar fasuitis release and I never have had any more trouble with my feet and that has been like 20 years ago!!
2007-02-09 01:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by froggyfred3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have COPD as well as hypothyroidism and taking the proper dose of thyroxin sulphate( avoid other salt of thyroxin) Than their is not much to worry about. But incorrect dose of thyroxin may play havoc.COPD & hypo thyroidisn has no direct relation but hypo or hyper thyroidism has a very specific role to play with the rate of respiration and from here the relation starts in between
2007-02-08 16:41:19 · answer #6 · answered by gane s 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not really. The orthodics are the best way to go. If you want to relieve the pain somewhat, grab your toes and bend your foot towards your body and that will relieve it somewhat.
2007-02-08 16:50:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
besides orthotic support, you can try a steroid shot at the site of pain. if you are worried about steroids, then acupuncture will be able to help.
2007-02-08 17:08:30 · answer #8 · answered by drbony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋