Heel Spurs?

[minkydog]

I'd lay money on plantar faciitis. I have had it off and on for 11 years. Stretching out your calf muscles will help as much as anything. Be sure you're wearing shoes with good arch support. Massage your heels frequently with ice. Take NSAIDS. And see a good podiatrist or orthopedist.

I see a sports medicine specialist. I truly thought that surgery was going to be my only option, but he has been able to turn things around pretty well. I wear custom made orthotics in my shoes. I have had some cortisone injections in the heels when they were at their worst. I wear very good New Balance shoes because they keep my ankles from rolling so much.

 

[mousetravel]

I also wanted to let you know about this instructional type video showing some stretches for the heel. I found this on Shay's (from The Biggest Loser)facebook page a while back. She said this is her Neuro Muscular Therapist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsbeENfBedU

 

[IluvKingLouis]

I also wanted to let you know about this instructional type video showing some stretches for the heel. I found this on Shay's (from The Biggest Loser)facebook page a while back. She said this is her Neuro Muscular Therapist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsbeENfBedU

Thank you very much.

I appreciate all the input. I think I have a good plan of action!

 

[Jillpie]

I also wanted to let you know about this instructional type video showing some stretches for the heel. I found this on Shay's (from The Biggest Loser)facebook page a while back. She said this is her Neuro Muscular Therapist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsbeENfBedU

I just want to thank you for this link, I was just diagnosed today with PF and I got a cortisone injection into my left foot. These stretches on YouTube look very helpful, I just tried them with her and it feels great. So thanks!

 

[erincon23]

I second, third and fourth the stretch routine! Before you get out of bed in the morning, stretch your foot -- don't stretch by straightening your foot (pointing your toe) -- stretch your toes toward your knees. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat three or four times-- you will feel much better getting out of bed. While you're brushing your teeth, doing the dishes, waiting for your hair conditioner! Another good stretch -- lean toward a wall or counter, use your hands to stabilize, put your "good" foot in front with your knee bent, put your "bad" foot about 12-15 inches back. Lean into the wall or counter, push your bad heel toward the floor. Hold for 10 seconds. Do that 3-5 times each session, 5 times a day. I'm JUST recovered from my second severe bout (in 12 years) of PF. This time, I found wearing Crocs -- and no other shoes -- helped immensely. I actually think I'm ready to try some other shoe for an hour at a time! Good luck. We all (all who posted) know how painful this is!

 

[aprilgail2]

I have had them on and off over the years- the only thing that really helped was orthodics. Something that also helped was freezing a water bottle and then rolling it back and forth with your foot on top of it. Another thing my podiatrist said is NO crocs, flip flops or anything else without support because they just make it worse. He recommends new balance sneakers.