Anyone suffer from plantar fasciitis?

Can anyone recommend any arch support insoles that are softer on the heel? The cheapo ones I’ve had are very hard and I’m sure that’s not helping.

Also sounds like I need to get to doing more calf exercises, not just ones that stretch the plantar in the sole of your foot.
 
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Don't wear arch support shoes all the time. It's what got you into this problem in the first place. As you get older and the plantar get's less flexible you are not allowing it to stretch out by constantly wearing arch support or trainers. Sure your pain will go away in the short term but it's not fixing the problem. You need to start stretching it out more regularly, more than a few exercises each day.

That's why so many places now recommend those barefoot shoes.

I've pretty much got rid of mine by stopping wearing trainers 95% of the time. I wear shoes more often and even take those off whenever I can. Constant arch support feels great but it's stopping your feet get the stretch they need and are designed for. This very subject came up on a Diary of A CEO episode too and he was told the above. Also from the ton of research I did when I was suffering all said the same thing on arch support. Relieves pain doesn't help the problem. Simply why would 10 minutes of stretches per day reverse 10 hours of having your foot arch supported.

Getting old sucks!
 
Apparently I've had all the injections I'm allowed. They were great, gave me a few months pain free. Now I'm lucky if I can stand for more than 3-4 hours without being crippled. I have one of those shiatsu foot massage machines. Smash that for 30 minutes a day and that helps. :)
 
dannyjo22 said:
Don't wear arch support shoes all the time. It's what got you into this problem in the first place.
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I thought wearing flat Vans in my formative years was what's done it!
dannyjo22 said:
Getting old sucks!
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Indeed...
Firegod said:
Apparently I've had all the injections I'm allowed.
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So, update. I went and saw the more senior physio at my place today. She didn't like my arch support insoles, gave me a pair of rubbery arch-padding ones that I can put on under socks instead. She gave me 3 options which were something like;
1 - More shockwave therapy and basic physio
2 - More basic physio, with acupuncture
3 - Steroid injection followed by acupuncture

Her suggestion was the injection with acupuncture. So I'm going back on Tuesday to confirm, just wanted to do a bit of research this weekend. I've never had steroid injections before, absolutely no idea about them! Anything to worry about? :confused:
 
Scam said:
Her suggestion was the injection with acupuncture. So I'm going back on Tuesday to confirm, just wanted to do a bit of research this weekend. I've never had steroid injections before, absolutely no idea about them! Anything to worry about? :confused:
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The steroid injection as I understand just reduces inflammation for a few months. Although ironically after the injection your foot does hurt for a bit. I wouldn't say it was too painful either, its just like a deep sharp scratch sensation but it is over in seconds. Just have to resist from pulling your foot away haha. But I defo recall there being a limit. Perhaps it might be limited to like 6 within a year. GP would clarify for you. Anyway, I probably need to do something about mine again when I get a chance. lol
 
Scam said:
I thought wearing flat Vans in my formative years was what's done it!

Indeed...

So, update. I went and saw the more senior physio at my place today. She didn't like my arch support insoles, gave me a pair of rubbery arch-padding ones that I can put on under socks instead. She gave me 3 options which were something like;
1 - More shockwave therapy and basic physio
2 - More basic physio, with acupuncture
3 - Steroid injection followed by acupuncture

Her suggestion was the injection with acupuncture. So I'm going back on Tuesday to confirm, just wanted to do a bit of research this weekend. I've never had steroid injections before, absolutely no idea about them! Anything to worry about? :confused:
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I've had plenty of the years in my knees form years of volleyball and basketball, and shoulder after a bad mountain biking accident and the one thing I remember was what I think's called a steroid flare - can get quite a sharp pain on the injection site.

It's one of the few side effects which only ever happened to me a few times, thankfully. It helped my knees but did bugger all for my shoulder because it was a massive labrum tear.
 
I've had several steroid injections into my elbow joint for tennis elbow, never had any problems and the injection also has a local anaesthetic so any pain is minor. My tennis elbow has been fine now for about 5 years, touch wood.
 
Amusingly, wearing soft shoes led to absolute agony from a PF issue... then had a similar issue with ankle pain from tibialis anterior spasm.

Both were agony for around 3 weeks (almost couldn't walk) and took me attacking them with a rolling pin (which also hurt. A lot), but mercifully slowly resolved.

It also means I don't really wear cushioned shoes... but I don't run.
 
Yeah I've had it and I'm not even vaguely athletic just on my feet a lot. Only real cure is lots of rest and nike air soles etc and generally avoid putting the stress on the area in teh first place.
 
I think this is what I have, and I've had it for months. I think mine started during pre-season rugby training using long studs when the ground was still firm. I've basically put up with it, but essentially in the morning and after sitting down when I try to walk I have to use the ball of my foot for a minute or so until the pain eases. Does this sound like the same thing?

The Rugby season has now finished, but I'm stilll playing football (sometimes indoor on a rock solid and NOT Sprung sports hall floor) so I want to try and sort it. I'd rather not have injections that mask it and it returns, so what have people found that works to resolve it? Shoe insoles? Anything else?
 
Goksly said:
You can get socks / stockings that keep the plantar in the relaxed position during night. Thats meant to help for that first morning walk...
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Are they the ones that look like big boots? They look like they flex your foot upwards. Can't see how I could sleep in that.

My dealings with insurance rumbles on. I think I need to be referred to a "pain management" specialist for the injections, which need to be approved by my insurer. Yawn.
 
Scam said:
Are they the ones that look like big boots? They look like they flex your foot upwards. Can't see how I could sleep in that.

My dealings with insurance rumbles on. I think I need to be referred to a "pain management" specialist for the injections, which need to be approved by my insurer. Yawn.
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There are different ones but they typically have some sort of connection between the toe to ankle, or toe to knee - to keep it in the "normal" position which apparently is when the plantar is relaxing. When you straighten your foot out (typical sleep position) that puts it into stress. For £15 or something similar I'd certainly recommend it.
 
I know BF running is somewhat controversial and definitely not for everyone, but if you get Born to Run 2 and follow some of the barefoot exercises they work wonders for strengthening parts of your feet and legs that help PF.
 
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