How you fixed plantar fasciitis/fasciosis?

[bbch25]

So I have had this for about a year now, I got the orthotics a few months ago that were supposed to slowly start improving it but I am still in a shocking amount of pain. They make it better to walk in with shoes, but they're doing nothing for the healing because the moment I'm barefoot (showering/getting out of bed etc), I am in severe pain still. (Pain killers don't work for me, never have, do nothing, please don't suggest them).

I used to ice my feet regularly, roll my feet around on a tennis ball (because golf ball hurt too much) etc. It's in both feet naturally ha.

And I just want it gone, it's so horrible. I feel so limited and it's making losing weight ridiculously hard, I can't just go for walks with my SO or do like anything that requires movement really.

[Anonymous]

I've had plantar fasciitis and the only thing that worked was an arch support (spenco 3/4 brand) which keeps the fascia from stretching while walking.

In my experience the other recommended things; stretching, tennis ball, etc. did nothing for it. stretching actually made it worse.

The most important thing is giving it time to heal though.

When I do cardio I have to tape my foot up. look up foot taping for plantar faciitis on youtube for how to. It'll take some trial and error to find what works for you. after cardio I ice my heel for about 20 min.

[bbch25]

I do tape my feet already, it has done minimal to nothing to be honest. And I react to tape if I wear it too long or too often anyway so I use it sparsely. The orthotics are supposed to be the permanent tape, keep the foot in a proper supported position.

But, I'm going back to the doctors again I think, hopefully get some new advice from him. Look into the arch support, but that is what orthotics are

[Opinion Owner]

The arch support keeps the fascia from stretching which is what causes the pain and injury. if your orthotic doesn't have a good arch support, that's why it's not working.

[bbch25]

The orthotic is specifically designed for the lack of arch in my foot etc, it is stopping it from stretching, the problem is it's just not working anymore. It used to. It's highly complicated and the injury isn't the same for everyone. I guess I was hoping for things that I hadn't tried already.

[kJm91]

As I'm sure you already know I'm no doctor but I've always thought it took surgery to repair that. I've seen athletes with that and my heart goes out to you for dealing with that. But I've honestly always thought that was something that couldn't just "heal" on its own. Has any kind of license physician given you options?

[bbch25]

Yes, podiatrists and osteo's (that's how I got the orthotics, they're 1000 dollar ones that I got from scans etc). Surgery is an option I think, down the line. I suppose athletes need their feet urgently for their career though which is why they're willing to go slower with me.

It has gotten quite bad lately so I do intend on going back but I thought if anyone on here had opinions and could help me postpone that money loss to try another remedy I'd listen.

[kJm91]

Sorry I couldn't be of more help. And yeah I never thought about the fact that athletes do need to be healthy quicker for their jobs. Hopefully what the other guy said helps and I hope some how someway you can get through this.

[meatballs21]

My BFF used kinesiology tape. If you are trying to lose weight, what about something lower impact like bike riding or swimming?

[bbch25]

I've tried sports tape a few times, but that's more temporary until you get orthotics. And no pools in the area and I have bad knees so bike riding can hurt that (I am just so lucky in the injury department) ha