How to Fix Plantar Fasciitis

[@inlonging]

“Every run” - dude I can barely walk from this. Every step is pain.

[@shivanikullo2657]

Me to . It’s reall bad . I am having painkillers every night . It’s too long now more then a month I did a 70 km extreme hike befor that

[@jennprescott2757]

Find an osteopath

[@MarshallDownRange]

Dude, I know the pain, I wear steel toe workbooks every freaking day. Made my legs so weak, but it takes a nice slow build up. I used a foam roller thing for the bottom of my feet and got new shoe insoles. It takes time but you can over come it. My own run has dropped from a 20 min mile to a 15 min mile. And even now, I walk in a park with wide shoes for 30 mins a day and I've seen crazy improvements.

[@Dudewheresmycarnivore]

Change shoes.

[@inlonging]

@@Dudewheresmycarnivore imagine if we did change shoes, saw a dr, following shoe and insert recommendations, got chiropractic adjustments, massage, medication… and still, foot pain.

[@robertmciver817]

My PF was coming from a tight hip. Once I loosened my hip, it went away. PF does not always originate in the foot. Try stretching hips, hamstrings, and other places. You might be surprised.

[@hectoritoo]

Right! Glute medius, lower back and tight calves usually the cause from what I learned. Fascinating to really see and get to the root cause, not fix symptoms of it.

[@naomipommerel8415]

Agree! Massage of the legs (always tight) I found lots of sore bits

[@manfordedens6805]

Spot on my guy it can be caused by back issues to tight calves or hams or even sciatica

[@JulianLife81]

Absolutely. There are videos showing good stretches for the calves and hips and even lower back which may be the root cause of the PF pain.

[@cesar2542]

I believe so because I also have Achilles tendinitis 😢 can you tell me what stretches you did?

[@BarefootAthletemailbox]

Transitioning to barefoot shoes was the only thing that got rid of my plantar fascitis pain. Building muscle in the feet is the only way to take the stress off the plantar fascia.

[@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529]

What is that "barefoot shoes"? I don't understand.

[@BarefootAthletemailbox]

@@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529 Barefoot Shoes are basically shoes that simulate being barefoot. So they are low to the ground, thin sole so you feel the ground, and allow the muscles of the feet to get stronger.

[@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529]

@@BarefootAthletemailbox Hey, thank you for answering!!

[@wendyrodriguez5375]

@@BarefootAthletemailbox. But walking barefoot 🦶🏻 is supposed to be a NoNo which makes it worse ❓❓❓

[@BarefootAthletemailbox]

@@wendyrodriguez5375 That is what they say, but it wasn't true for me. I wore Hoka bondi the most comfortable shoe, and it was so comfortable. My plantar fascia pain was getting worse. Why? I decided to try barefoot, and after a year I'm pain free.

[@infra_r3d133]

All of you are wrong. Studies have shown there is little to no inflammation of these tissues when biopsied. It is a, however, a misalignment of the great toe with the medial arch and calcaneus. Realignment through passive positioning (toe spacers) and stretching, wide toe box/zero drop shoes, and strengthening of the muscles that control the great toe, support the arch/plantar fascia will help. Also, strengthening the hips.

[@anthonyfletcher8053]

You sent me down a rabbit hole man 😂 thanks. Do you have recommendations for a shoe with zero drop and big toe box while still having some cushion? I wouldn’t be able to wear barefoot shoes at work due to hazards. I wonder if a traditional work boot would work 🤔

[@itsjustju9936]

Shoe recommendations plz 🙏

[@stevesmith8588]

Xero Shoes and Vivobarefoot for barefoot shoes. Luna or Shamma sandals. Altra for zero drop, wide toe box, cushioned shoes. Maybe Altra Escalante Racer or Altra Superior for low stack height.

[@infra_r3d133]

@@anthonyfletcher8053 Steve Smith just above made some great recommendations. Just to add to that, Lems is great for outdoor and casual shoes, Xero shoes on Amazon and Whittens (also available on Amazon) are good choices as well. Injinji socks if you want to go full Autism on this and ofc toe spacers. FTP Health and correct toes are good brands for “in shoe” wearable spacers. Hope this helps, Gents!

[@infra_r3d133]

@@itsjustju9936 look at my above comment and sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner, bro

[@ashfitrn]

Stretches have helped me. I freeze a water bottle and roll it under my foot 2-3 times per day.

[@kerryfisher2596]

Frozen water bottle has helped my plantar fasciitis tremendously too.

[@melo27]

Thanks god the beautiful morena is fine!

[@melo27]

l just saw you youtube profile pic & you look like african egyptian queen women love the make up love you!

[@melo27]

One question l saw you got the chain cross are you a christian women ?

[@jennybaker5713]

Thank goodness hot weather is coming ! A frozen water bottle in a MN winter would not be fun.

[@ricardorivera6543]

Icing is really only temporary. New studies have shown that icing inflamed areas can actually slow down recovery process because it prevents the best blood flow to the area

[@simonewright1120]

Ice and heat therapy r good. The heat brings the blood flow.

[@teenermeener971]

I just did heat.

[@wg676]

Heat causes more inflammation. Cold reduces it so cold is better. The reduced blood flow is only temporary

[@emmahatcher105]

As a nurse I would never ever ever recommend anyone with anything from acute to chronic plantar fasciitis to walk barefoot!!! especially on hard surfaces!!! Your calcaneus bone (heel bone where the plantar fascia runs through) needs cushioning to help it heel!

[@RemarkableSean]

What if it's misdiagnosed plantar fasciosis?

[@HAPPYDOORS]

Don't upset the cult of barefoot.

[@dcelis96]

Haha heel

[@Jose-yx7lq]

Understanding but think people shouldnt dive into it immediately and walk barefoot everywhere. this is to actively heal and help rather than just have comfort. I fixed this pain by spreading my toes and letting my foot stretch. Sometimes comfort and cushion just temporarily relieves the pain but isnt a longterm solution 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@farwoodfarm9296]

I dealt with PF for years, barefoot(zero drop shoes )works for me. My steps are different not heel heavy without shoes on so I don’t feel like I need cushioning. Plus toes are spread out spreading my weight more evenly over my foot. I’m not a barefoot advocate or anything it was just something my mom’s podiatrist recommend to her and it’s been the best thing for me.

[@brittaneycook4712]

Walk with out shoes? I can’t even step off the bed with out a pillow under my foot. 😢

[@Yumira.]

I used to be an avid runner and I took years off and about two weeks ago I went on a run and since then this pain has been killing me thank you for these tips I appreciate it.

[@redanansi]

speak to a professional, dont take medical advice from youtube. do not walk barefoot!

[@1playfair]

That’s always my question. Why would we use barefoot shoes all the time like I am currently doing then put our feet in running shoes with all the cushion and stop our toes from being able to splay out ? Seems counterintuitive right?

[@AsherrRainn]

walking barefoot makes my pain exponentially worse… I keep on my shoes with high arch insoles as much as possible

[@adamgabrail6190]

Golden Milk recipe with Goat Milk is great for various things including this. Castor Oil+Turmeric makes a great tropical

[@kyojin45]

I have flat feet and have battled this for years. I changed my foot strike to forefoot and also have added heel lifts as well which the combination seems to work.

[@drewaitchison3521]

So when you walk you put your toes down first?

[@simonewright1120]

I had it 5 yrs ago 3 wks bf my very first marathon that I was training fir..it threatened to sideline me and stop my training. And I was thinking abt not doing the race. I went to The Running Experience KZbin Channel and they talked abt the foot roller with little nubs on it. I bought it from Amazon for $10. I rolled both feet twice a day and counted to 20 on each foot. I was literally healed within abt a week of doing it. I broke up the muscle fascia. I was able to run the marathon in great time for a beginner 5hrs 35muns. And the pain has never ever come back. I kept using the roller daily and especially after my training runs. I did that for another 3-6 months..I've not had to use it again since. I use it only when I feel like it now. 🙏🙏

[@jessicaa776]

Thank you for this!!

[@pianissimo369]

Standard calf stretch WITH toes on a rolled towel...very different and makes all the difference. Also roll out calves. Tight calf muscles are often the cause

[@lushusblonde03]

Dr. Gabe Mirkin, the doc who founded the RICE protocol in 1978, came out in 2015 to retract his original protocol for icing. Icing has been shown to actually inhibit the body’s natural immune response to injury if done for longer than 6 hours post-injury. It constricts blood vessels that otherwise would deliver healing macrophages and red blood cells that help heal. The body’s own natural inflammatory response is hindered by icing. It is still good as a treat for immediate pain relief, but don’t treat longterm. Acute injuries, sure. Chronic injuries, not so much.

[@Stewart5225]

Outstanding Content!

[@jennybaker5713]

I'm not a runner and have no idea how it happened!

[@drewaitchison3521]

Using those thick heeled shoes is the reason you have PF in the first place. The thicker heel is shortening your achilles and calf muscles causing the tightness and pain in your PF. Switch to flatter shoes for lasting benefit.

[@Liam_g321]

Flatter shoes with no arch support is literally the cause of my plantar fasciitis, so I do not agree.

[@omnipop4936]

@LiamJoseph42k Might the happy medium between you two be ​to have arch support without the highly raised heel?

[@Liam_g321]

@@omnipop4936 exactly, that is perfect solution.

[@clockradio989]

A lot more you can do here. Ultrasound, frozen bottle instead of lacrosse ball, stretch calves hamstrings and glutes.

[@sman53]

PF is not an inflammatory condition so I’ve had no effects , heating a better option to relax the tight tissues 😊

[@CarolCattle]

It’s not inflamed. They have done dissections and it is NOT inflammation, though it definitely feels like it.

[@sandratjauw8709]

Thank you so much. 🙏🏻💪

[@andreasjensen8451]

Barefoot shoes almost gave me PF. I had walked barefoot shoes for a long time, but got a new work place with a harder floor. Had to change to zero drop shoes with some.shok absorption

[@mohsenslim4395]

Changed my shoe from max cushion to neutral cushion before I was wearing nike air max 90s now I am wearing NB 1906r !

[@imjustbarelygettingstarted7352]

I find Nike too narrow, which puts pressure on the foot to conform. New Balance shoes are wider and more comfortable

[@frederickburke9944]

walking 1/2 mile before and after running took care of mine. I tried the frozen bottle, stretching, different shoes, and a night splint the held my foot in a stretching position while sleeping... those didn't help me. everybody is different but that was my experience.

[@carrioncrow8191]

Shouldn’t you use the barefoot shoes running too? It gets you away from heal striking too

[@pb.pb.pb.pb.]

I would not walk barefoot if the pain is toward your heel. I can’t… it causes me too much pain.

[@stellaflynn4128]

You could also get these gel pad things that can help you while running

[@clockradio989]

Bad advice.

[@mikec7221]

I've had this it isn't fun it feels like walking on knifes. Best thing is use a massage ball on your foot and stretch exercises

[@miriammorales1990]

Dude ...are you a doctor...a fisioterapist at least? I suffer from plantar fasciitis and I tried barefoot just killed my heels ! Stop spreading wrong information without being a professional

[@armandogonzalez9706]

So I came across this so call walk barefoot 🦶 it was painful for the first 2/3 minutes after 5 minutes it started to feel great after 10 minutes I couldn’t believe the pain was about 50% gone after 4 days of walking barefoot at home between 20/30 minutes of and on my was was gone so it worked for me. Sucks didn’t work for you

[@aaronbanales8542]

kzbin.infoOvt0LeZi_Dw?feature=share this is Dr. Aaron Horschig and he explains in depth why you should be barefoot or in barefoot shoes, it's a process that our feet have to strengthen to.

[@paristonhill2752]

​@@armandogonzalez9706 Are you doing better now?

[@armandogonzalez9706]

@@paristonhill2752 good morning 😃 absolutely yes, walking barefoot 10/15 minutes a day and sometimes I just walk barefoot around the house of course I juice celery for inflammation on my toes due to gout and it works great as well.

[@frzmln78]

Well i’m not a doctor but here is what you might want to try. Learn to walk on the ball of your feet, it takes time to relearn how to walk. I will guess that you are heal striking hence causing the discomfort.

[@travispfeifer1979]

The lacrosse ball does nothing but provide temporary relief

[@Wbroach24]

How do you like those whitins? I have 4 pairs now lol (the barefoot shoes in the video lol) it's all I wear now. (Well wide toe box shoes anyway)

[@broadwaykiry]

Would you recommend running in barefoot shoes ??

[@shivanikullo2657]

You can run in PF. only after strong painkillers. And exactly when painkillers effect is over next day pain goes to 10 times . best is just to walk on heel just few steps everyday nothing more rest your foot as much as possible

[@cheesycarrotsoup]

I just hit 30 and for the first time I have this pain.

[@MoonshineTheDragThing]

I've had this pain ever since I was 11 years old. It's not an age thing, your body isn't punishing you for being 30. This is just an unlucky thing that happens to people.

[@Tapdat683]

Man I never new nothing ...I just thought I walked to much I actually thought my heel was bruised

[@brendacurrie358]

thank you 💪

[@ttamdizzle]

I have that really bad right now, ouch !! Trying everything suggested, including taking a break from running. So frustrating 😫

[@isthatbenn]

I kept goin to play 🏀 after work then my feet starting hurting I think I gotta take a “BREAK”😢

[@HomemadeWithYalda]

My dr advise me the contrary. No barefoot and hard sole shoes !!

[@redanansi]

my physio told me not to walk around barefoot, its the opposite of what ive been advised!

[@ezewade04]

Look up hyper arch fascia training and study fascia as the monster sensory organ that it is.

[@GrizzleGear]

After wearing zero drop shoes for 6 years, I got PF bad. The only thing that fixed it, was getting away from zero drop. So I can't agree that zero drop is good for PF

[@thenayancat8802]

Isn''t switching to barefoot shoes when you actively have PF an absolutely terrible idea...?

[@Amy-hs1qe]

What happens if you've taken it easy for 3 months, no running, walking ,etc.., and it's still not better?

[@DR1LL101]

hi, im 13 i have been struggling with severe severe pain in my heels, i can't walk properly. the pain is so bad sometimes i forget it hurts. its been like this for almost a year. please help. please!!!!! after doing the smallest physical activity i literally cant walk its impossible. i will have to get support from someone else or hop. even hopping hurts. i need help. please tips.

[@soren5621]

Hey man, it could be ‘ Severs disease’ which is swelling and irritation in The growing area of The heelbone and its one of The more common conditions for teenagers and children. Try and look it up and see if The symptoms sounds familiar to you which would make it easier for you to find online treatment if thats what you are seeking. But anyways you should always Consult with your doctor or a Physical therapist. Good luck !

[@josephmbimbi]

i would have expected him to run in barefoot shoes, i had my first run with those yesterday (after about a year just walking), they are hella comfortable

[@conororegan8681]

No mention about ankle mobility to address the cause of the issue 🤷‍♂️

[@zephyrsimon]

Any running shoes recommendation?

[@maggie0285]

I started getting heal pain. I found out I had my current shoes for 5 months so I bought new shoes and my feet feel so much better

[@Tea-_-Dragons]

I have a question, i think i might have it but its in my midfoot area, so what do i do? And i dont know if it changes the treatment but im a kid

[@jan9562]

" 1: wear barefoot shoes or go barefoot to strengthen your feet." 👍🦶

[@landenbrooks2535]

If you're calf is tight that might be the problem also.

[@lilliemoss6895]

I couldn't see the shoes I wear Brooks, still hurt Should I get something else?

[@ashleyparkhurst4848]

I was told to wear shoes with insoles at all times even slight exercise. Do I ? No but ...

[@mistamack5038]

Thanks

[@DurrtyGato]

Do a couple of sets of jump roping at least 3x a week, your welcome.

[@sharanappabyali8212]

Please provide link for perfect shoes 👟 please sir

[@scientificuppercut]

i do the ole pull the toes toward me stretch

[@manfordedens6805]

And ice is good for inflammation but if also stops blood flow

[@Axecapoeiracomoxvalley]

I am in bare feet every day and my PF has become chronic so not a solution for everyone

[@td5269]

It is not an inflammation

[@AbabilLangit]

icing is not healing rather use warn hot water.

[@jarrodnanson3573]

Barefoot shoes are the worst, never had plantar until I tried these.

[@MoonshineTheDragThing]

Thank you. My life has been hell whenever I have to walk far or stand for more than 10 minutes. This will definitely improve my quality of life.

[@jacooobe]

Anyone else wake up and start walking and it feels like a knife being stabbed in the middle of your foot

[@hectordehesa2118]

I’m pretty sure my barefoot shoes I’ve been wearing for over 6 months is contributing to my problem. After I work out my let heel is killing me, I can barely walk for a day or two sometimes.

[@bambina3148]

Barefoot shoes didn’t help me. They made the problem much worse.

[@clockradio989]

This is misunderstanding the problem. When your feet are very weak barefoot shoes will cause pain. Barefoot shoes are not the first step but an end goal.

[@danielmanriquegarcia6041]

I tried the putting My feet in ice like so many said... The fact it's for over 15 minutes and over 4 times a day for who knows how long in orden to just start working... I tried that and if I had to do ir for as long as people Say i'd rather saw off my feet

[@blancadv]

You know, I've been suspicious of that med term for some time. Solid explanation. Pretty sure I have it in my left foot. Fun! Always solid vids.🫡

[@kg9441]

It's not inflammatory, it's tissue death which is why all the anti-inflammatory advice doesn't work... barefoot shoes and strengthening feet good idea. For extreme pain shockwave therapy helps but treats the symptoms, not the cause which is normally bad shoes which ruin your big toe position

[@lucasscott102]

I heat my feet under a hot water bottle everyday. Wear wide toe box shoes (Altra torin 7's)

[@TT3TT3]

Ummm rest?

[@SereneASMRR]

Weird, it hurts more to walk barefoot. Once I put on shoes I’m much more stable. I’m feeling it more in my heel but that mid section of my foot is unbearable. I purchased a massage gun and drilling the hell out of it 😂 it’s a hurt so good thing. I’m screaming but I keep doing it 😂😂

[@KaharisThoughts]

Got a grade 2 sprain in my right ankle, healed it, then sprained it again. Now I have plantar fascia 2 months out of a marathon 😭 fml

[@Matbiel]

I have never had problems with my feel thankfully and I believe going barefoot or using barefoot shoes has helped so much. My wife has bad PF and cold helps with massage and stretching. Also going barefoot. She so far has been able to handle it. It's slowly improving

[@miacraig4459]

I'm treading lightly.

[@cometier]

So barefoot shoes for walking, but not running 🤔

[@laffytaffy1512]

Hi i have plantar fasciitis and the ball dose work

[@liliaml6955]

Going barefoot is a NO NO. There is no arch support and it worsens the problem. I walk barefoot almost everyday in my house and I’m pretty sure this is what has contributed to this problem. The pain has only worsened with time and I get instant relief when I wear shoes with good support.

[@j-sm4554]

How is walking as nature intended to be detrimental to heath?!

[@TiffStawberry]

Yes. My physical therapist told me never to walk barefoot, I use the hoka support sandals in the house which helps a lot

[@j-sm4554]

@TiffStawberry this is like saying that you need to wear gloves to use your hands... if you can't walk barefoot, there is something wrong to resolve, but it's not the barefoot walking that's the cause.

[@RemarkableSean]

I think Dr. Irene Davis and Dr. Ray McClanahan would suspect otherwise. I wonder though how you're pretty sure walking barefoot in your house caused your problem. And how are you sure it's not shoes that squeeze your feet into a pointy shape?

[@kadrikarakoc807]

@@j-sm4554 Is it really hard to tell difference about soil/grass and concrete? you will be shocked but nature doesn't have asphalt roads :D

[@MalloryNugent]

Birkenstock help me and I’ve had planter fasciitis for 6 yrs

[@nikellerosier3366]

1. No.

[@HeatherBDentureDiVa]

1. Plantar fasciitis doesn't just cause heal pain. Causes pain when you first wake up in your ankle/ Achilles area bc when you sleep your toes are pointer bc your relaxed which tighten the fasciitis band. Don't over stretch it will cause micro tares and won't heal and get worse. Light stretch, no prolonged walking and running and get shoes that are better made of out gel inserts in shoes so the hard pressure of the ground don't make it even more worse. I which videos were correct and people did research. Severe magnesium deficiency caused mine which sucks bad and autoimmune diseases made it worse

[@CherrylJohnston]

My aunt has it. She says no cure is possible

[@Mbonzo44]

Dude it’s only when I wear cleats what do I doooo I have to wear cleats for baseball

[@picanha694]

I go to my chiropractor once and it healed instantly.

[@jennybaker5713]

I was wondering if being adjusted would help.Never been to Chiro, but would be willing.

[@picanha694]

@@jennybaker5713 just try it and be awed. I used to have plantar and cant walk because of how painful it is.

[@justinvelez9927]

I jogged last night and now it hurts a lot, way more than it ever has

[@bangbangconenthusiest]

i’m 12 and i have terrible foot pain 😭

[@MKKGFRDS]

I’m a swimmer and I have plantar fascia

[@soren5621]

I guarantee you its not from swimming

[@thevahandbook]

My doctor told me not to walk barefoot on hard floors and to always wear foam innersoles and have shows with arch support - so I definitely won't be getting some barefoot shoes...

[@RemarkableSean]

There's a podcast from the Bob & Brad show with Dr. Ray McClanahan that's much more informative on why it might be compelling to walk barefoot and to use shoes that don't pinch your toes together.

[@isaiahmacadam]

I feel like this guy hasn’t had plantar fasciitis

[@toadflaxfarm3032]

If you DON'T have planter fasciitis and you wear those zero drop shoes you can totally Fxck up your perfectly good feet. I did. Lost 2+ days of work and my foot is still fxcked up 2 weeks after wearing the fxcking things.

[@iamthetruth21]

Look at kneesovertoes guy uncivilized barefoot sneakers they’re great 🔥

[@Markxlll]

Changing shoes every 200 miles? Like buying new shoes every month?

[@Vote2024again]

No walking barefoot on a hard floor!

[@deltafox1]

This advice is incorrect. Walking barefoot is not ideal nor icing.Plantar fasciitis is not inflammation so ice does little to relieve the pain

[@mellamodiego8458]

Hasn’t healed in 12 years

[@maggs131]

Luckiest lacrosse ball ever

[@teenermeener971]

That's all i wear now, barefoot shoes.

[@Jayden-e8u9c]

For free!

[@carlosini2920]

Pretty sure walking all day in barefoot shoes gave me the plantar fasciitis 😂