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Plantar Fasciitis: How did you get rid of it?

Posted by peggyn @peggyn, Jun 22, 2019

I don't know if this is where this should be posted, but I have a few questions. Almost seems like it goes hand and hand with neuropathy.

Have you had it and how did you get rid of it. I have done 2 injections.. I use ice and ice bottle almost nightly, I've massaged, I've purchased special shoes, and I've worn compression sleeves, plus I've done the night splint.. It just won't go away. I know it's because of the atrophy on that calf.
If you've had it please share what worked for you to get rid of it.

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imallears | @imallears | Aug 8, 2021
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi Molly, I moved your question to this discussion about plantar fasciitis. I did this so..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi Molly, I moved your question to this discussion about plantar fasciitis. I did this so you can connect with other members like @loribmt @peggyn @cobweb @auntieoakley @helennicola and others. I, too, have had plantar fasciitis (twice) and posted my experience above. Each time it took months to resolve.

I discussed the problem with my primary care provider and with a physical therapist. Each offered exercises that helped. I think my issue originated from breaking in new running shoes. My PCP is also a runner and she suggested having 2 pairs of runners and alternating. That also seems to help.

How long have you had the sore arch and heel, Molly?

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@colleenyoung

I am late to this discussion but I went to a chiropractor friend of mine who said what I was describing sounded like plantar fasciitis…this was 20 years ago. The heel was really painful for about a month and had never had anything like that before. He gave me a brand name sneaker to wear which I have forgotten . What he suggested was an adjustment to the foot (which he did) and said it may or may not help. One adjustment and I never had heel pain again. The severe pain was gone in the next day or two. Just sharing as a possible solution. He was a dear generous friend who helped so many people and who passed away too soon in life.

FL Mary

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MGMolly | @Erinmfs | Aug 8, 2021
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@imallears

@colleenyoung

I am late to this discussion but I went to a chiropractor friend of mine who said what I was describing sounded like plantar fasciitis…this was 20 years ago. The heel was really painful for about a month and had never had anything like that before. He gave me a brand name sneaker to wear which I have forgotten . What he suggested was an adjustment to the foot (which he did) and said it may or may not help. One adjustment and I never had heel pain again. The severe pain was gone in the next day or two. Just sharing as a possible solution. He was a dear generous friend who helped so many people and who passed away too soon in life.

FL Mary

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my hometown is where Palmer Chiropractic College is! I should be able to find a chiropractor who knows something about feet!

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imallears | @imallears | Aug 8, 2021
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@Erinmfs

my hometown is where Palmer Chiropractic College is! I should be able to find a chiropractor who knows something about feet!

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@Erinmfs
Great …I would be interested in knowing if you do find a chiropractor
who would be willing to adjust the feet. Maybe my experience was just a fluke…hard to say.

FL Mary

Ps It didn’t hurt but I remember the anticipation of not knowing what to expect was a bit unnerving…was over in a New York minute if I remember right.

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MGMolly | @Erinmfs | Sep 2, 2021

Buy some Birkenstocks! I did, and it really helps. The pain isn't gone completely by wearing them, but I'd say its 90% gone.

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pacer3702 | @pacer3702 | Sep 11, 2021

Shockwave therapy produced a big improvement for me (after suffering for a year) and has good research support. I strongly recommend it. It's new, so you may need to do some research to find a provider.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 11, 2021
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@pacer3702

Shockwave therapy produced a big improvement for me (after suffering for a year) and has good research support. I strongly recommend it. It's new, so you may need to do some research to find a provider.

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Thanks for the suggestion @pacer3702. Here's are a couple of research links for those not familiar with this treatment.

-- Effectiveness of shockwave therapy in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7006537/
-- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is effective in treating chronic plantar fasciitis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5403108/

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popolopo | @popolopo | Dec 6, 2021
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@pacer3702

Shockwave therapy produced a big improvement for me (after suffering for a year) and has good research support. I strongly recommend it. It's new, so you may need to do some research to find a provider.

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Did not help me at all. I have hip pain and sciatic nerve pain

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dduke | @dduke | Dec 7, 2021
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@imallears

@colleenyoung

I am late to this discussion but I went to a chiropractor friend of mine who said what I was describing sounded like plantar fasciitis…this was 20 years ago. The heel was really painful for about a month and had never had anything like that before. He gave me a brand name sneaker to wear which I have forgotten . What he suggested was an adjustment to the foot (which he did) and said it may or may not help. One adjustment and I never had heel pain again. The severe pain was gone in the next day or two. Just sharing as a possible solution. He was a dear generous friend who helped so many people and who passed away too soon in life.

FL Mary

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A slant board to stretch is an absolute no-brainer. Also, over-the-counter insoles help tremendously (try Powerstep). Both inexpensive and non-harmful.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=slant+board+plantar+fasciitis&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsCjK6naLCFHSf_8zK9OP4Fs1CAfENwIT-23Eo1fECh-jdsQacj18bQaAp1HEALw_wcB&hvadid=511447285633&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031645&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12392322601130444570&hvtargid=kwd-319194905688&hydadcr=15191_9872177&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_18ftl91vzn_e

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dduke | @dduke | Dec 8, 2021
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@suziet

@ arch support, there are several to choose from. Is the neutral pair or specific to ones arch i.e low arch ect
Thank you for the recommendation on slant board.

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I use Pinnacle neutral, but everbody is different. I prefer the full length instead of the 3/4 length

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