Plantar Fasciitis and Toe Spreading Devices: What you need to know

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[@dorene8714]

This is such excellent advice, 6 years ago I bought the toe spreaders as you suggested. They really make a tremendous difference. I'm having awful pain again so am trying to remember everything I did back then. I also had it two years before that. You really helped so much. Last night I wore the toe spreaders to bed. When I woke this morning, the pain was 75% improved. Thank you so much!

[@donefornow.]

Fantastic explanation. Thank you!

[@xe1965]

I just learned about this at the chiropractor office today. And then I come across these videos from this young and knowledgeable man. Awesome. I am new subscriber!

[@peacefuldaizy5717]

You are possibly the very best teacher I've ever come across. You are just phenomenal!!! Thank you!

[@dq7143]

THANK YOU!!! Your explanations on foot and toe muscles are super helpful. Your explanations on the benefits and use of each type of toe spreader are great. God bless you for sharing your knowledge with others.

[@quadq6598]

Outstanding info, thanks. Just starting on this journey at age lets say over half a century ! Was just about to hit buy on totally the wrong thing as I watched your video. I just purchased some toe spreader socks & hope when they arrive I can start to sort out some of this foot pain. As an "elder" I love the way KZbin allows the two way intergenerational flow of real knowledge. Thanks so much, I will update on my progress.

[@sviewerx]

Hey Will. I just want to say thank you for your toe spreading video. I have seen your other calf & hamstring massage, and foot scraping vids. Excellent as well! I suffered with plantar fasciitis with one foot in previous years, healed for four years now. Recently, I came across your vids after having new heel pain in my other foot now. Seems to be a cross between tendinitis and bursitis. This toe spreading is something I never knew about. Although, used some toe shoes in previous years with the PF. That combined with stretching, hot water soaking, icing, and a soft night foot splint slowly restored my foot. I'll try your techniques too. Thanks for sharing your struggles and helpful info.

[@-johnny-deep-]

This was great information very understandably presented. Wish I had it 20 years ago when I first developed PF. I've tried a few of the gel toe spreaders, but they all hurt. I had been ignoring the sock toe spreaders thinking they would do nothing, but now I'll give them a try!

[@moodlemech]

No way - I discovered tow spreaders myself due to the start of left big toe bunyan. Wow - youre videos are so much better than anyone else it makes me flick off anyone in a medical outfit.

[@gavinyates9189]

Thank you for your most excellent advice. Best on KZbin.

[@Joe-gu6oe]

You are younger than me but, I listen to you. Keep up the good work. Thank you!

[@eggmerelda]

Great info, thanks. I've just spent a painful amount of money on wide toe box shoes... but it will be totally worth it if it reduces the problems I'm starting to notice from having crooked toes.

[@lynnfincham6839]

I hope you do become a foot doctor as I think you would be amazing teacher. I have had bad feet for years and I feel I have only just started to understand how to deal with foot problems thank you so much xx

[@dsa2591]

Just wanted to let you know that I cured my plantar fascitis with your trigger point massage method. All my doctor could offer me was another cortisone shot and surgery, but I kept using your trigger point massage and it worked. Now I'm developing a hammer toe, and here you are with the toe spacers and toe exercises. I wish somebody could get rid of my Morton's Neuroma. It keeps coming back no matter what I do.

[@ketofriendlyplate]

Thanks, glad I watched this before purchasing anything!!!

[@floramata-argel4531]

Thanks for the tips

[@MrHairyNeck]

Excellent informative video. Thanks.

[@CompostWatcher]

These are very helpful. Thanks.

[@jeremylavis9541]

Fantastic content. Thank you.

[@PaulBarwick]

Hi Will! I didn't expect to find you here while I am searching about toe spreading. I've been following your solar power channel, and then brought your book "Get f'ng Healthy", which is pretty much what brought me to minimalist shoes and toe spreading. Nice to see you again! I gotta go buy me some toe spreading socks now.

[@sumambwile3036]

How can I get this may

[@PaulBarwick]

@@sumambwile3036 I am sorry, but I don't understand what you are asking.

[@sumambwile3036]

U now kiswahili

[@lynnfincham6839]

Thank you I am in daily use of correct toes now... really has made a difference ... I use them with Altra and injunji sox ... having a radical change of my footwear . I’ve got really poorly feet... far to lengthy for me to explain /boring too😂... but listening to you is a tonic for my ears and feet... finally got answers and results. Not pain free I’ve a long way to go but am smiling and positive ... so enjoying walking . Thank you so much xx

[@nahtay72]

Thanks bro. Great info.

[@joyslabaugh8286]

Fantastic. You, are awesome too. I feel, I am headed in the right direction. Thanks.

[@lynnfincham6839]

Thank you for the advice x

[@CarlosRodriguez-cj8oo]

You are on the money! Thanks!

[@ellydavis2066]

Just bought some of the socks from China after watching your video. I have Morton's Toe which I didn't realise was even a thing until watching one of your videos for my BF who has plantar. Also now taking P5P as I didn't realise B6 was affected by that too. Funny, as that MT thing was just an aside on one of your videos about PF but it was a light bulb moment for me and my Mum and Dad who both have it too and didn't realise the implications of it.

[@bigpapafloyd3433]

Great video brother, I just seen those devices on youtube today. I have sever hammer toes and flat feet. Thanks for the info

[@youbetterwatchout4400]

Great vid. Will follow your advice!

[@sadagounder3505]

Awesome information. Thanks

[@ubifidessemperspes]

Thank you Will. As a hiker I'm always looking for good videos on foot care.

[@GIobeCentral]

I understud all you said; clear voice. Thanks.

[@dinarobinson35]

Hi first of all. You are so smart. Are you a physical therapist ? I’ve been having heel spur pain and have worked on my feet for almost 40 years working 12 hour shifts. After working a long shift, I went down to the emergency room and got an X-ray and it showed the tiniest heel spur. I can’t believe something so small can hurt so bad,!i bought the $300 orthotics from the good feet store. Yes they help about 50%. I’m gonna see if you have anymore useful foot videos. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Dina

[@deborahjiggens7199]

Thank You!! Great Video 😘

[@50hellkat2]

Excellent.

[@JustKita]

Thank u!!!

[@kylewithasmile_]

Tried these out, and now I keep doing them everyday so thank you!! Your feet are gorgeous too

[@hirasardar5350]

Great Vid! Thanks!! 👍

[@JohnMoseley]

I recently bought some Softstar Primal Runamoc shoes, which have an incredibly wide toe box (about 4.5 inches) and a wonderfully thin sole (2mm). They look a bit crazy - like flippers really - but it's so worth it. I have a wide foot and they're the first shoes I've ever had that haven't pinched my little toes. The feeling of pinky toe freedom is amazing. BUT my little toes have been sufficiently pushed in that, in order to walk easily and pleasurably, I've found I also need a toe spreader just for the little toes. Unlike you, I seem to be able to handle, and to need, quite a wide division right away, maybe because I've been wearing barefoot shoes with a fairly wide toe box for a few years. I can already spread my toes as the video recommends. It's so nuts that most shoes damage the feet. How the hell did we ever end up with this? Isn't it kind of a public health issue?

[@parnianx]

My god I was wondering about the same thing today. How is such an unhealthy thing the norm????????

[@Tatusiek_1]

people are too ignorant and dont care enough. and then there is a lot of bad advice out there

[@JohnMoseley]

@@Tatusiek_1 Yes, and I think there are also some logical fallacies at work: everyone else is doing it so it must be OK (argumentum ad populum) and the shoe designers must know what their doing (the argument to authority).

[@JohnMoseley]

@@parnianx It would be interesting to chart the history. Seems high heels came over from the Ottoman Empire and were originally the preserve of men. Women copied the style, and then a residue of the heel stayed for men. The narrowness of most shoes seems to me the hardest thing to explain. Lately I've noticed in Holbein paintings such as The Ambassadors or portraits of Henry VIII that the subjects seem to be wearing what would now be considered barefoot shoes: flat and flexible, with a flipper-like toe box probably wider than anything we can buy today. It's purely a matter of fashion and conditioning to think this looks weird. At the time, it was clearly the height of fashion, as well as good sense.

[@esoekidjo]

@@JohnMoseley there is a KZbin video that goes into the history of narrow toes shoes. It was a practical choice for horseriders as they can slip in and out easily of the stirrup without the possibility of getting stuck. It became a part of fashion over the years and we're stuck with it ever since.

[@Button215]

Thank you. Very informative and helpful. "Aging is acceptance... It is not for the fainthearted. "

[@bitareyhani5974]

Great information, thanks so much. I was wondering beside start using socks is it better to stop walking while I have lots of pain right now

[@gracefool]

Thanks, great video so many need to see!

[@hirasardar5350]

Great Vid! 👍 thanks so much!!

[@lonestarfishing531]

Keep more videos coming

[@TruStreams]

Good info but i would of loved some links for those products. please add. thanks

[@edwardrivera206]

thank you

[@longhaul4426]

Thank you brother

[@CyberserveATX]

dude u got talent make more videos

[@dianafernandez930]

Thank you for your video very good information

[@margojones1004]

Planter fasciitis/osis pain is gone after a year, but I still have some sensation of fuzziness and fullness in the balls of my feet and weak ankles, and my feet get tired and achy when being on my feet for a long time. How can these toe spreaders help with this, or maybe they can't?

[@yaffayaffaful]

Very, informative... Question when your feet, arch etc are corrected, does it change your height a bit?

[@teesheikh]

Really interesting. I'm suffering fro. Foot issues. I have a plantar fibroma, sometimes my metatarsal part hurts too. I'm 50, can these toe spreading devises still work for me?

[@emirashier]

I hate to admit that your video is pretty good. The material you talked about is interesting and practical. From your video one could tell your feet are narrow. Would you comment on your shoe/feet size vs the reviewed products sizes? Recently I started clawing my toes. As a result I am having hard time standing on one leg on my toes for dancing. Regardless, I am giving this a try as a reminder to spread my toes at the barre...Wish me luck!

[@lonestarfishing531]

Very smart I bet your gonna be a doctor

[@LisaAllenFitness]

Thank you

[@PROofHAPPYWHEELS]

Hey man, thanks for the guide really appreciate it, have you notice any development/soreness in your calf muscles from difference in muscle usage after the devices/during?

[@veganvocalist4782]

SongsAndMixes That’s a very good question !

[@bonnie_nelms]

cannot first spread toes before doing exercises if you have bunion and big toe will not separate/get into correct position...so what to do in that case re exercises?

[@HeshamAl-Eryani]

For the second type, where do I place them in the toe? do I put them in far tugged in or do I position them in the middle of the toe?

[@inasmal3996]

Excellent. I almost skip tour video because you look so very young. Anybody with feet problems can lean how ro strengthen their muscles to improve feethealth.

[@tamaraclapper]

I have an extremely high arch. Will all this help me? I I’ve had three surgeries, 2 planter releases on one foot and on Tenex on the other foot.

[@larryll8320]

Will you are the best:)😍all your vids are great you know your shit. I got the jell toe separator from amazon feels great on my feet thank you so much will :)😊👍👍♥️

[@veganvocalist4782]

😆 Was good to see you smile 😉

[@shipocutie5147]

does it really straightening my toe good cause I finally wear a shoe that doesn't fit and it made it cricked and now I don't feel comfortable help tell me the answer

[@msa110]

i used yoga toe separators. feet hurt to walk on now. never did before.

[@spudbono5747]

When my interest in RV and solar collides with my plantar plate. Thanks you tube.

[@Spaghettisauceandmeatballs]

Will this help for hallux rigidus?

[@stevengonzalez1495]

Dude I love this video

[@bobby_greene]

If my pinky toe hurts, cut it off. Got it.

[@gracefool]

lol yep that's what he said

[@Keithphotorama]

I had PF somewhere in my 30’s, met a physical therapist who showed me how to stretch it away after six months. In my 40’s I realized there was something else going on with left foot cramping after 20 minutes speed skating training with tight skates. Between 40’s-50’s I went to a orthopedic doctor and found out I have Morton’s Neuromas in my left foot. Now at age 57 I finally discovered toe spreaders and it’s been only a month so far. Still need more time. Also wearing Altra box toe shoes 👍👍👍.

[@Keithphotorama]

BTW, grew up playing Ice Hockey and always made my skates as tight as possible for strong ankle support since I am a really fast skater. I am assuming that is what caused all my foot problems???

[@larrykish5256]

I have PLS Primary Lateral Sclerosis and still can use walker but my biggest problem is my toes curl under when walking to try to balance myself so they tend to want to stay tight and curled up. I use good foot massager for helping to increase circulation and relax the muscles but each time I try to stand and walk they stress and curl up again......12 years of this is very hard on my feet. I don't get much pain in them but feel very stiff and always tight, so uncomfortable. My question is will this help me following this video advice? Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and this information, very helpful. God Bless you and yours for helping others, Mary Kish :)

[@panthermelchizedek6096]

I hope you are actually taking extra calcium and magnesium which helps with muscle cramping.

[@shipocutie5147]

can i use the different socks that has no thing to stick my toe out

[@DrUsa-dj9lp]

Where does one get a big toe spacer the black ones ?

[@caseyodonnell55]

Thanks dude

[@chenoabryan8458]

thankyou I just subscribed. I am a extremely busy mother who just got stopped in my tracks... i have not had a good pair of shoes in over 15 years. I am very fit mom too. this suuuuux

[@rcole6679]

Yes! Get yourself a GOOD pair of shoes! They are worth it.

[@rcole6679]

I had some toe socks. They may be good for toe spreading, but they are somewhat difficult to put on, because you need to pull each toe of the sock over each toe. In my case, they actually hurt, squeezing on the inside joint if each toe. Most likely they were just too small, though the rest of the sock was fine. I watched several of this guy’s videos and he gives vert good advice, based on my own personal experiences.

[@yanot0206]

which one can use when wearing shoes?

[@calibeam2825]

What is your opinion on the five finger Vibram shoes? Are those a no no? Or.. ok maybe after following these techniques for correcting for a few months?

[@lonestarfishing531]

But what u do if u have to wear steel toe boots at work is it ok to wait till u get home and put spreaders on

[@freeheelpainhelp]

check out the boots on my website

[@elidae2018]

Do you have another channel in where you give solar setups advice? Is that you too?

[@famed6100]

thanks man

[@shirlockhemlock]

I talked to you a week ago. So just to be sure, would I wear only the socks at night for 2-3 months, then move onto the blue toe spreader in the video for an hour a day plus the socks, for another 2-3 months, then onto the white toe spreader along with the other two? or just one at a time?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Shirley Stanley Yes. But it is really just an estimate. Those times allow for a lot of safety. Overall you should go by feel. And I would buy multiple toe spreaders and see what works for your feet. Each foot is very different and you will find that some toe spreaders are much better for your feet specifically. The biggest progression that requires some work is to progress to the white correct toes spreader while walking. All the other toe spreaders can be worn at any time really, but wearing a toe spreading device while walking can cause some problems if you try it too soon. I hope this answers your question. Let me know :)

[@shirlockhemlock]

Okay thanks. that does help.

[@flfun2no]

My feet feel better after trying this. Thanks!

[@JumpingFlightAttendant]

After trying which one

[@mstrtherapy5102]

Plantar fasciitis heel pain

[@brandykenoly6532]

Thanks guy❤

[@lynnfincham6839]

Hiya, have you seen the yoga 5 toe flip flops? How do you rate them ? X

[@swaha55]

Great video! What about wearing Correct Toes at night? It feels comfortable for me. Is. There any reason not to wear Correct Toes a t night?

[@chickenman1801]

He recommends the socks at night because they stay on the best and won't strain your toes

[@kellinitzsche3103]

What kind of toe socks do you get

[@michaelgamba369]

Ohh man I'm so screwed I've got so many foot injuries and in only in my 30s. Every morning for the first two hours of my day I can hardly walk the pain in so bad I just wobble around and slowly the pain goes away but then only .a few hours later it's back its making me super nervous about my future because it's not getting better hopefully this will help

[@brittskicks9800]

I tried the toe spreading socks and wow! I've slept with them two nights in a row now and I'm already seeing results. Second morning though I noticed something odd. I could see the veins under my skin and they were like lines going to each toe, especially the big toe. They weren't varicose though thankfully. Is this normal???

[@youbetterwatchout4400]

Your feet are getting brolic haha

[@kellinitzsche3103]

What kind do you get toe sock sprraders

[@brittskicks9800]

@@kellinitzsche3103 I got them from Amazon.. just white cotton socks with toe spreaders

[@ssgundes1]

William could you post links as to where to purchase the toe spreaders. I only have found s few but not what you showed us. Thank you !! Also could you do a you tube on trigger points and massage ? Thx. I know you have one video on trigger points but it's not clear how to progress from finding them and then stretching my calves.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+SandraMaryKay Gundersen www.pfsurvivalguide.com/toe-separators.html And ok sure. I will have to make a new trigger point tutorial then. Let me know if there are any other specific things you want me to mention in it.

[@pameladionisio8733]

Plantar Fasciitis Survival Guide

[@Spades340]

hey will i can wear correct toes just fine barefoot around my house and i've been doing this a few times a week when i can but my toes are still scrunched together. Should i start using the gel spreaders to increase the space between my toes as well?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Spades340 I would. They really stretch the toes out nicely. And it depends on what your feet look like. If your pinky toe needs to stretch out more, or only your big toe, work on those areas. Sometimes I will put different things between specific toes so that I can fix specific areas.

[@ams20518]

The link on your site to the third toe spreader looks different from what you show on the video?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Amber Smith oh really? Need to check that out. Thanks! Must have been a recent update

[@pgt1974]

What if you have small short toes?

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

I just threw out something that looks like Yogatoes. Could not even get them on my feet. Too painful ... and I don't have overlapping toes.

[@stevecooper3010]

I remember when my son was 4 or 5 yrs old he used to run around in the bush to the neighbours bare foot over loose rubble his feet where a different shape Wider at the front with gaps between the toes rather than narrow as they become

[@kekistanihelpdesk8508]

I reckon these would help with swimming. Like a mini flipper.

[@marisamarino7596]

What shoes do you recommend?

[@lg5819]

Recently I noticed my left calf and ankle started swelling up slightly when I was inactive wearing socks in my slippers at home. I didn’t realise my socks was narrow even though they say they are the correct size. I’m U.K. 9.5 size and 44.5 EU size so the socks I bought were between 9-11 UK size. I was thinking of changing my shoes from ASICS running shoes which I believe are not wide toe box to LEMS primal 2’s which have a wider toe box but I’m worried my heel won’t be raised high enough to protect my heal from calf or Achilles injuries when I run, but I’m concerned if I have a higher heal support it will place more pressure on my toes and my left big toe which has a bunion developing there and that is worrying me because I’m hoping the bone growth won’t keep getting worst, needing an operation to correct. I think I need to see a podiatrist to check my feet while taking onboard your advice… Oh by the way what toe socks do you recommend when I’m walking outside with my shoes on to keep my feet warm. It’s summer here in the U.K. and right now I’m not wearing socks anymore but I’m not sure which toe socks to buy to wear with shoes?

[@wendygalvin5864]

Hi , I love what you are doing. Thank you. What would you recommend for a bunion ? should I get surgery on it, or can I correct it myself ?

[@ThoughtProvokingVlogs]

I am in no way an expert but i would try to fix it first

[@mdbrickey7078]

So how effective can this be if you follow the routine around the house, but sooner or later you're gonna have to cram everything back into a sneaker/shoe/boot for the next twelve hours? That's for sure going to outpace any therapy you might have benefited from...

[@CrankyGrandma]

md brickey there are shoes like LEMS you wear with toe spreading devices. You can get dress, athletic, or hiking boots which accommodate toe spreaders.

[@rcole6679]

Buy shoes with wider toe boxes, like Keens or Birkenstocks, Many European brands are designed that way. Very comfortable!

[@marthawhite4596]

md brickey n

[@tylerhorn3712]

My pinky toes are the weak spot (wore nike). It's a little strange wearing correct toes, as the body wants the pinky toe to be able to bear weight, but it can't.

[@neiloppa2620]

Bro, how did you gain all this knowledge?

[@davidharris2305]

Hi how to ice your feet

[@jasonc3028]

for some reason i can feel my right toe when i walk but me left feet is so weak its so hard to feel em. Im curious hows your gait after all this do u walk normally now ?