Plantar fasciiatis aka policemans heel, remedy?

[TelesnaAg]

Ive had this before and suffered to get through it.

I think hard floors in house and work boots cause it.

Ive got soft shows for inside now but still painful.

Being single on farm means resting is not an option.

Anyone had this?

Ant...

 

[milkloss]

Daughter has this and went to see a podiatrist that has a scanner you walk on. recommended some inserts for her shoes that support the arch. There is only one manufacturer really and are ridiculously expensive for a 3d printed piece of plastic. Interpod flex I think they are called.

must have them in every time you wear a shoe/slipper apparently or they don't help as much.

 

[TelesnaAg]

Daughter has this and went to see a podiatrist that has a scanner you walk on. recommended some inserts for her shoes that support the arch. There is only one manufacturer really and are ridiculously expensive for a 3d printed piece of plastic. Interpod flex I think they are called.

must have them in every time you wear a shoe/slipper apparently or they don't help as much.

Might be cheaper to buy air jordans .

Ant...

 

[PSQ]

You can buy half length heel gel inserts to raise the heel and support the arch, for about £6.
Mine are marked PRoFOOT, and they made the pain from around the arches in work boots disappear overnight.

Profoot Heel & Arch Support Pain relief orthotics | Profoot

Profoot Heel & Arch Support. Moulded design supports both front-to-back & side-to-side keeping bones in their natural position.

profoot.co.uk

 

[Blue.]

I just bought some insoles off eBay,about £8,it’s made a huge difference.

 

[theboytheboy]

I have it.

Best thing is to stretch your calfs.

I do it walking up the stairs. 30 seconds minimum on each foot, alternating feet as you go up each step.

Steel toe caps and wellies are not helpful but in our environment hard to avoid. But when you don't need waterproof or protective footwear go for good quality running shoes.

Avoid flip flops entirely.

Will post some other devices that have helped.

 

[theboytheboy]

Adults Plantar Fasciitis Night Sock, Adjustable Arch Pain Boot Splints Recovery Socks Non-Slip Achilles Tendonitis Relief Brace Night Splint Foot Drop Support https://amzn.eu/d/0gs0MKpg

 

[theboytheboy]

Gaiam Restore Hot and Cold Foot Massage Roller - Grey https://amzn.eu/d/0hRpxnP4

 

[TelesnaAg]

Thank you all!!!

Ant....

 

[deleted user 837354]

There are loads of insoles you can try/buy to alleviate pain of this sort. I often wonder if much of it is caused by shoes/boots that are the wrong size or shape for the wearer though. Not something I have ever suffered from but I know people who have.

 

[ARW]

If you start wearing insoles it the beginning of your new life needing insoles forever
If you want to get better properly it’s all about foot strength and dexterity to build back the muscle
You can walk and get by on a bloody stump of a leg for years not realising how weak your feet are

 

[Boysground]

My daughter has a slightly different foot problem. Went from not be able to do sport to being quite athletic, just from having the correct insoles. 15 years later she is still wearing them and wouldn’t change back. In the grand scheme of things the cost of insoles is insignificant.

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[Kiwi Pete]

Taping can help

Low-dye taping - MediPhysio

LOW-DYE TAPING TECHNIQUE is designed to off-load the plantar fascia and provide medial ankle arch support. It is a classic taping method incorporating functional mechanical support of the foot and ankle. This technique in taping is used predominantly for injuries or pain attributed to excess...

mediphysio.com.au

 

[TelesnaAg]

I did also see an ankle brace to keep foot more in the walking positikn when sleeping so it heels in correct orientation.

Ill get some boot inserts tomorrow, and will go buy hiking boot for farm, i hate work boots they heavy and dont last anymore.

All suggestions appreciated, i will try most of them.

Ant...

 

[TelesnaAg]

Adults Plantar Fasciitis Night Sock, Adjustable Arch Pain Boot Splints Recovery Socks Non-Slip Achilles Tendonitis Relief Brace Night Splint Foot Drop Support https://amzn.eu/d/0gs0MKpg

Yep this is worth a try i believe, aling with stretching and inner soles.

Ant...

 

[Kiwi Pete]

I did also see an ankle brace to keep foot more in the walking positikn when sleeping so it heels in correct orientation.

Ill get some boot inserts tomorrow, and will go buy hiking boot for farm, i hate work boots they heavy and dont last anymore.

All suggestions appreciated, i will try most of them.

Ant...

I had a few physio appointments after wrecking my previously stuffed ankle a few years ago and she taught me that taping technique I posted above (didn't watch the video so I hope it's the right one).

Found it felt really good as even in socks it pulls up on your sole and makes you feel supported, if I do feel tired sore feet it's the first thing I do out of the shower and remove the tape next day, it's something they should teach in school

 

[Full of bull(s)]

I suffered from this continually for over three years at one time, tried every insole, shoe and painkiller going. As last resort tried acupuncture, first visit the lady said it was the first time she’d done it for the condition and it could take a long time to see any benefit. I wasn’t inspired. Two sessions a fortnight apart and it was gone and luckily through sticking to soft soles and slight heels on all boots/shoes it hasn’t returned in fifteen years

 

[Macsky]

Our feet should be able to bear our weight all day every day without this kind of pain, which is surely inflammatory. Worth taking a look at your diet and assessing it for things that contribute to inflammation. Sugar/highly processed stuff etc, like puting vegetable oil in the tractor engine, it’s not going to work like it should.

 

[steveR]

Ive had this before and suffered to get through it.

I think hard floors in house and work boots cause it.

Ive got soft shows for inside now but still painful.

Being single on farm means resting is not an option.

Anyone had this?

Ant...

I was advised to wear insoles in wellies 20+ years ago for a lower back pain. Sorted the issue.

I developed PF 2-3 after tearing a leg ligament, years ago, and my Osteopath recommended me to a private foot specialist, and it turned out that the one heel was in rag order... Lots of internal damage from my "keeping on going" over teh years, again caused largely by wellies and not getting proper orthotic insoles for my feet earlier.

Had treatment over 3-4 months including steroid injection, then custom fit orthotic insoles. So far, so good...not been back again, but do need new orthotics as I give them some stick.

Yes, losing 2 stone would work wonders as well, but Doc reckoned it is the work environment that is the critical factor.

 

[Pan mixer]

gel inserts and very thick socks even in summer.

Hot feet but pain free now thankfully. I feel sorry for the op.