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Under your foot or on the side of your heel? Under is PF, side is post tibial tendinitis. I can’t tell which is worse... Get a hard night splint and sleep with it( from amazon).. Plantar Fasciitis Posterior Night Splint - Medium (Colors May Vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PX5HGPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_996DBb5MBHK92
I hear you completely. My main enjoyment exercise wise is walking and now my feet throb after walking 2 miles. I never did a DIY version but I notice significant difference the mornings I wear it, worth the money I think. I have something similar to this and recommend it. I had another that was too complicated but this one is easy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JB2UDTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_EV7GPHTWAPZR92SG9F1G
I'm honestly a bit surprised no one has mentioned this, but get compression socks. You will absolutely not regret it.
I started exercising regularly over a year ago and was in way, way worse shape than your stats (5'9 280 at least). At that time, I could jog without pain in my knees and didn't get shin splints or anything, but the soles of my feet hurt constantly - especially after jogging. And even in the mornings when i wake up, it would always take some time to kind of get used to the soreness and near-stabbing pain in my soles. I could relieve it temporarily by pulling on my toes and stretching my sole - but again, it'd only be temporary. And it especially sucked because i could feel myself making improvements in my cardio - being able to run longer without shortness of breath, but that it was actually the plantar fasciatis that forced me to stop my runs, since my feet hurt too much to continue.
That changed when i got compression socks. They don't completely eliminate the pain, but because they remain tight on your foot throughout the whole day - it gives the same type of relief that stretching your sole manually would. Except of course, it's permanent, as long as you're wearing the socks. And i'm not exaggerating when i say that walking around all day or jogging was honestly night and day when comparing wearing those socks and normal socks. It really does help that much.
These are the pairs that i bought on amazon and wore. i still wear it today even though i probably haven't needed to for half a year or so now. They just feel too good to give up. Regardless, hope this helps! Also good shoes with proper sole protection also helps a lot!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2B4FDG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just got an inexpensive one on Amazon. The velcro didn't last long, but then I just put an ace bandage (they make them with velcro) around it to keep it on. This was the one I ordered https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YZ7CUVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_21RQEN83605EJ5MSJEDA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It was soft and decently comfortable. Give it a try!
I actually got this idea from instagram because that's where my healthcare is at right now but if you buy a (solid plastic back) night splint on Amazon (19-22$) and wear it for like 4 h per leg every night a couple of people said they get great relief. I got it myself and wearing it rn and my calves are fighting it hard but I'm hoping it will put an end to my summer of random foot problems. Plantar fasciitis comes from tight calves too so I think you'll see some relief. Along with stretching, foam rolling and rolling your feet on a golf ball.
Plantar Fasciitis Posterior Night Splint - Medium (Colors May Vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PX5HGPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qfjWzbXXWEKYC
my feet size is 45 Eur. I picked size: Large. 25$ mark from amazon, boot type night splint and thats it. didnt want to spend too much for something that won't work anyway. Oh and when you get it inspect it fully. understand how those 3 velcro clips work so it's not too lose, you can regulate it a lot. It has to be uncomfortable when worn. it has to stretch your feet and it will hurt your metatarsal pad (google it) after long use and that's okey. first time I used it I went 90 degree angle (toes to calves) sometimes I increased it, sometimes lowered.
Oh and your girlfrield will not like to sleep with you, that thing is cold :D
It’s much better. Though, I’ll say I did never go to a doctor so I can’t say for sure what it was. I took 4 days off iced, stretched and really tried to stay off of it. I also switched running shoes. I have always run in the same model of Saucony Libertys so I switched over to the Rides which have more cushion and rotate with Altra Escalates. If I squeeze my foot in that spot I can still feel it but the pain isn’t nearly as bad as it was.
I also was using these, which I really liked SB SOX Compression Foot Sleeves... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFEBO3V?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Not sure if they helped, but it felt like they did.
Couple of thoughts: First of all, nobody does really notice your footwear much with a long dress unless you make a point to have folks look at it. One thing you can do is wear a more stylish pair for photos and/or the ceremony and then switch into your orthos afterward if you still want to have a stylish shoe moment. By the reception especially nobody is going to think twice about your shoes. I would try to avoid the black and opt for something white to help camouflage the shoes a little so they don’t stick out by contrasting the dress. I’ve looked through the links people have shared here and I’ve found a few pairs I think would be cute! Or as others have suggested, embrace sneakers and do a cute pair of vans or something like that. And lastly I know you didn’t post looking for input on the plantar fasc but I suffered for years and then was able to finally kick it by looking up stretches and using this brace
I just started using one about a month ago. My sister already had one she was not using so she gave it to me. It's been working well enough so I have not tried any others yet.
It's an Ace brand: https://www.amazon.com/ACE-Fasciitis-Americas-Satisfaction-Guarantee/dp/B005YU8XLO/
The splint came from my podiatrist, so I have no idea what it is. But here’s a link for the foot sleeves. They are a total PITA to get on, but they do provide some relief for me. For reference, I wear a women’s size 11 running shoe, size 10 regular shoe, and I ordered a medium.
I've done all of it! I've been in tears cause the pain has been so unbearable. He recommended that I try the sleeping boot, even if I just wear it while I watch a movie of I can't sleep with it one. We looked together on Amazon and this is one Is picked. The reviews seems very hopeful I can't wait for it to arrive!
United Ortho Plantar Fasciitis Adjustable Leg Support Brace Fits Right or Left Foot for Soreness Relief, Foot Pain and Stretching, Medium, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006L8NAKC/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_8EE9JZ6RB81QK8V4Z5A0
Freeze a water bottle and then put it on the floor and roll your foot on it.
Write the ABCs with your toes.
Stretch when you first get up in the morning or from sitting for a long time.
Sleep with night splints on (I got these ones)
Cortisone shots help, but they suck. And should only be done when nothing else works.
Wear a strausburg sock at night. It will help more than and daytime sock.
I was very prone to blisters until I started wearing Plantar Fasciitis Compression socks. I haven’t had a blister since I started wearing them.
These are the ones I use. Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2B4FDG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
United Ortho Plantar Fasciitis... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006L8NAKC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This one was pretty solid. I WFH and wear it around the house and even during my indoor boxing and weight training workouts. Never wore it outside though.
I got mine long ago, but it looks very similar to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/United-Plantar-Fasciitis-Splint-Medium/dp/B006L8NAKC?th=1
It was from amazon - Plantar Fasciitis Posterior Night... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PX5HM9O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Used it about a week and was good to go! Hope it helps! Note: I have bought shoes with lots of arch support since then… I think this was caused by wearing really nothing but flip flops and super lightweight running shoes for a year…
We’ll honestly I still have it but I will recommend some workout stretches for tibialis anterior on YouTube. Those will help you and this should help you since it pretty much stretches it. Just make sure to put it at a spot where it’s comfortable
Then I definitely agree with the PF suggestion. I’ve dealt with it on and off for a year. I suggest taking an anti inflammatory, such as ibuprofen, which should help more than the paracetamol. Primarily for the fact that it’s better at getting rid of inflammation. I also stretch my foot first thing in the morning, ice it after I get home from work, and wear a foot brace that helps keep it compressed. These things help it heal faster, because otherwise it can take MONTHS. This is the type of sock/brace I wear: SB SOX Plantar Fasciitis Compression Socks for Women & Men (1 Pair) - BEST Ankle Socks for Plantar Fasciitis Relief, Arch Support, and Foot/Heel Pain for Everyday Use (Black, Large) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2B4FDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VMK083TN8N34M16CS8Q0
Try these socks. My mom gets that and these socks do wonders. They are really tight at first but pull your arch up.
SB SOX Plantar Fasciitis Compression Socks for Women & Men (1 Pair) - BEST Ankle Socks for Plantar Fasciitis Relief, Arch Support, and Foot/Heel Pain for Everyday Use (Black, Large) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2B4FDG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_RNF8RMJQR1RZRCSMMRBF
If you want to remain actively training then try these socks out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B6WRJBH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_C7552JWJKEEVM2NAA34G
They’re meant to keep your foot stretched while you sleep so the fascia heals in the stretched position and you can continue to workout.
also, my podiatrist was awful. I would recommend getting a second opinion if you can, and also sleeping with a night splint like this one, along with all the constant stretching and croc-wearing.
Vive Plantar Fasciitis Night... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YZ7CUVQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Use a lacrosse ball to roll the bottom of your feet, stretch your calves, and use a plantar fasciitis sock as much as you can stand it.
StrictlyStability Single Strap Night Sock for Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis (Regular) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B6WRJBH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_W8JQPNJCXF6C6P658NVA
Sleeping with night splints helped me with the pain for a while when I had a mild case of PF a few years ago. I went with this full-soft boot style kind because none of the other night splint types worked for me:
Vive Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint Plus Trigger Point Spike Ball - Soft Leg Brace Support, Orthopedic Sleeping Immobilizer Stretch Boot - Heel Spur, Foot Pain, Achilles Inflammation, Soreness Relief https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00YZ7CUVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Bi1YFb8S7RJ97?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Also, I would recommend getting some yoga/stretching straps and do your foot/calf/hamstring stretches several times a day, for at least 30 seconds per stretch to help loosen up tension in your ligaments. (That’s what my physical therapist told me to do). And avoid wearing unsupportive shoes, like sneakers with really soft material, flip flops, and ballet flats. Those ruined my feet and the sneakers with too soft of an exterior didn’t work with my custom orthotics and made my PF even worse. It wasn’t till I switched over to some dad-style New Balance shoes that my orthotics started to actually help me.
Also, never go barefoot if you can avoid it. My doctor recommended I wear supportive shoes all the time, even while inside my house.
I knocked out my PF after months of massage with a hard-shell foot brace. I slept in it for 3-5 nights (I was affected in each foot) and it made a world of difference.
I used this one: Amazon
I am pretty sure this was it. There are a ton of products on Amazon for around the same price that promise to do the same thing.
Running is my outlet. I go crazy without it - have been running since I was 13 (now 33). It sounds like it is your outlet too.
Some things that may help: Commit to an off day for yourself at least once a week, purposely schedule in slower runs (on these I "screw up" my first mile so I can't get a "good" time anyway, or I leave my phone home altogether so I can't track my pace), accept that failure is a fact of life (and not running is NOT failure, life is all about tradeoffs and sometimes you need to prioritize other things. Running will always be there for you.).
Re plantar fasciitis, these two SOX products have helped me more than anything else out there (sometimes I even double layer them). Also, foot massage your arches with spiky massage balls.
- SOX Compression Foot Sleeves
- SOX Compression Arch Sleeves < if you only buy one, buy these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2B4FDG/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_5JJzFb6TQVZ6J
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089GZG65C/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_CMJzFbNCMJAHX
Just randomly picked these out and they really helped me.