Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation and Scar Tissue is GOOD!!

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[@laurabarba3515]

great video 😀 thanks for sharing!

[@emaddarawsheh7420]

You are from the few who knows what they are talking about..... Thank you

[@patsy9605]

Thank you so very much!!

[@MrMatthew1969]

I like the way you think! great video!

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Awesome! Glad you liked it :D

[@milliegravelpitt8256]

What would explain the plantar fascia itching? I don't mean topical, I mean a deep, internal itch in the heel that cannot be scratched!!! It drives me crazy, and I've noticed it only happens on my days off where I'm not walking as much. Is this a healing thing?

[@breadandcircus1]

I'm having a bout of plantar fasciitis again after a year and a half. I cannot believe this nightmare is back ! Feel devastated, I barely can walk normally, I'm limping because of pain

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+breadandcircus1 So sorry to hear that :( I hate reinjury. Not fun.

[@eliane3923]

nice video!

[@breadandcircus1]

Breaking up scar issue with Graston massage helped me. Your information is valuable, I didn't know this. I was left laying on a couch unable to work, totally disable for almost a year. I know what it feels to have this painful, insidious illness. Padded shoes extra wide, a cane to walk, rest, exercises a few times a day, orthotics, Graston massage ( not sure if I misspelled it ), sometimes taking Advil, rolling my feet on bottle filled with icy water a few times a day for 10 minutes

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+breadandcircus1 Hello! Scar tissue that is broken up with graston technique is scar tissue that develops in response to splint a joint. These are called cross link adhesions and they are made to help fix an injury, but they cause more problems because this form of scar tissue exists on the superficial layers of the muscle fascicle, which prevents the muscle from expanding at the belly, which causes a hinderance to contraction, which compromises circulation because the muscles are pumps for nutrient and waste exchange. Of course this will help, and this is when scar tissue is in places it should not be. Scar tissue can also develop around a nerve, or in places that are injured repeatedly. These instances can cause many problems. Scar tissue at the site of the injury is VERY good and very important. We need this scar tissue so that we can fix the problem. If you did not have scar tissue, nothing would heal. What we want is a healthy inflammatory response, which is made possible with a good diet, and enough scar tissue so that we can fix the injury. And yes, I know your frustration. I was in a wheel chair for 5 months at 19 years old and it drove me crazy. I totally understand.

[@breadandcircus1]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide Thank you so much for your information. It makes total sense, I wish had known . You have become an expert in this painful disease

[@breadandcircus1]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide So Graston technique to break up tissue is good? The massage is a bit painful the first days

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+breadandcircus1 Yes it is good, but scar tissue is not the culprit. Graston takes care of an issue of excessive scar tissue growth in places it should not be. Scar tissue is needed to fix structural damage. And thank you!!! :)

[@anagarcia6030]

I just bought your book and just the first few pages have given me so much information, I have strong faith that your book will help me heal faster ,I'm scared alitle but your the reason why I'm getting better and I just want to thank you also for the informative videos you do. :)

[@freeheelpainhelp]

you are so welcome Ana!!! and I am glad I can help :) let me know how it goes :)

[@anagarcia6030]

Okay thanks and I will :) :p just one quick question ,what country do u live in?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+ana garcia ok cool, and in America

[@anagarcia6030]

Lol my bad I meant state but thanks xD also anyone that looks for a solution for plantar fasciitis I will recommend you're book :)

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+ana garcia thanks Ana! and central coast California :)

[@eliane3923]

what are the best vitamins for curing pf?

[@pennPi]

Thank you for this! I wish I had discovered your channel earlier. My plantar fasciitis is taking so long to heal (it's been 4 months). I thought it was because I changed brands in my running shoes. But having watched this I believe it's to do with being slightly anemic, eating processed foods, and most likely being deficient in other nutrients. I am plant-based and probably am not eating enough of a varied diet.

[@ricwnipp]

Awesome video. Your videos are on my list of ones to watch to restore my foot after years of plantar fasciitis. I would rather avoid medical visits when they'll pretty much inject you with cortisone or charges you 100's of dollars for custom orthotics. I appreciate your knowledge and advice and willingness to share.

[@jdcraft92]

Hello so I was in a wreck and compound fractured my legs. I was in a coma for months and had really bad heel drop. My doctors didn't expect me to ever walk again, but when I finally did, I walked on my toes. I had to have double Achilles lengthening surgery to walk flat. If I am standing for even a short time, my heels hurt pretty bad. Could PF be the cause of the pain and if so how do I treat it? I had surgery in Novemver of 2014 and have been dealing with this ever since.

[@RichRich1955]

Your legs in that relaxed position over months and you calves shortened considerably. Wow. I had Achilles tendonitis and used Hydrocollator heat on the calves which allowed the stretch enough to help. Hope you are improving brother

[@deryajohnson8037]

Thank you for the beautiful explanation and education, each video is more helpful than the one before 🙏🏼❤️ I think mine is chronic it’s keep returning. I’m a ballet Instructor, the pain some days really stops me doing from what I love to do 😔

[@sunithaalluru4108]

very scientifically explained.I got calcaneal spur on the right calcaneum.due to which I got plantar fascitis .I am over weight.my bmi is 27.inspite of doing exercises pain is not subsiding n I am not able to shed my weight with aerobics as I am not able to do them due to severe pain in rt foot.can u suggest exercises for weight loss without need for jumping or running

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Sunitha Alluru Sure thing, check out my website at www.pfsurvivalguide.com I would focus on not working out and fixing your diet, to lose your weight.

[@Ali-7676]

strength training with supersets along with swimming, and of course, diet.

[@jennyrosd2003]

I rarely take ibuprofen but I'll take it after a long week of work and chores just to get a break from pain. I feel like taken occasionally it helps with the whole process. Maybe it's the mental reward and motivation to move the foot with the relief . It is a tool that can help if used in great moderation I feel.

[@delianewberg6138]

so if scar tissue's good why do we need to have it "broken up" with Graston?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

because excessive scar tissue in certain places causes many problems. at the same time, scar tissue is needed to fix plantar fasciitis. it is good because it will fix your pain. it is bad because it can perpetuate the mechanical causes of plantar fasciitis

[@aliciaortiz3928]

Okay i have had graston done and saw zero improvement. I am a total mess. I got this from running and I dont run anymore but some days I can hardly walk. I am 2 months from graduating nursing school and nothing at all seems to work and now has created post tib problems and achilles pain too. I was even immobilized in a cast and crutches over summer. I dont know what else to do. Are you familiar with shock wave therapy or PRP?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Alicia Ortiz Shockwave can help. PRP is ok. Not a super big fan. Its a hit or miss. What you actually need is to see a structural bodywork therapist. Go to a rolfing expert or maybe an active release technique therapist. Something is causing these problems and you need someone to feel your muscles and see how you stand and walk to determine the cause.

[@aliciaortiz3928]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide I have gone to rolfing in the past but i will look into it again. The Shock wave is about 2200 with needed to go 3 times a week and PRP 1500 per injection. I am very skeptical but like I said I am desperate. I have had this for over 3 years now.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

I was in same position. I saved up money and tried everything. It is expensive, and they are asking too much. I have a eswt machine nearby in santa cruz california that is like 80 a session. may want to travel to somewhere where it is cheaper

[@aliciaortiz3928]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide oh I wish you were closer. How often do you recommend getting ESWT? and is yours cured? and is that what you did was eswt? to cure yours

[@HG-xv8eg]

How r u now similar pain since long time

[@sketchmarks5270]

I know you focus on plantar fasciitis but you seem interested in mainly helping others where doctors usually don't, so I wanted to ask you if you wouldn't be interested in researching another issue targeting pregnant women. I understand you wouldn't be able to solve these issues since you would never be able to feel the pain yourself, but I suffered with what I self diagnosed (doctors had no idea) as symphysis pubis disfunction. It was excruciating pain I had to deal with from when I was 4 months pregnant up until 2 months after birthing my daughter. I couldn't walk for months and was bound to a wheelchair/bed rest. I still have lingering pain if I lay back flat and try to sit up. It is a sharp pain in the hip that makes me immediately want to stop moving in whatever direction that triggered it. I would be more than happy to assist in answering any questions you might have relating to this if you're up for it. :)

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Doodle Journey I have not researched that problem much. I would suggest finding an ostepath. After a quick google search, I have found quite a few exercises for this problem. The ligaments are lax, but it does not mean that you cannot strengthen the other stabilizing mechanisms around the joint. I can't see a way to reverse the joint laxity off the top of my head. Pelvic floor muscles can respond well to exercise for quite a few problems. Also, be sure your diet is perfect, as always. It is interesting how the problem arises though. Do you have other lax joints? I know that relaxin in the common cause, but it would be interesting if you have some other connective tissue disorder.

[@sketchmarks5270]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide Well, the only other issue I really have is weak ankles (growing up I had a bad habit of "popping" them if they felt stiff) but this was my first experience with lax muscles. Yes I too believe relaxin was the culprit, but I know I'm not the only woman who had to suffer through this and not ONE doctor could help or even suggest anything except to push through it. I admire your ambitious attitude to figure out how to overcome persistent pain. You've inspired me to do more research on this and perhaps one day I'll write a book like you did in hopes of helping other women. :)

[@freeheelpainhelp]

That would be awesome! You can do it. It could really help other women in the world who are in pain :)

[@sketchmarks5270]

My husband has been having pain in his heels for the longest and he says the pain is not at the bottom of his feet but across the middle of the calcaneus at the back of his heel. I suppose it would be called achilles pain. Perhaps it is the tendon that is causing the pain?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Doodle Journey Ohh I see. And yes quite a few factors. Shoes with heel elevation can make the problem worse, or even develop the problem in the first place.

[@sketchmarks5270]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide Yes I thought this too. It's quite difficult for me to pinpoint what is causing his pain as there are several possibilities. I'll do more research on this.

[@RichRich1955]

I've noticed my right arch is lumpy compared with left when I roll it. Some scar tissue I need to live with I suppose. My Achilles are not smooth anymore either. Just an old fart I am.

[@aalekhrasal4246]

I have scar tissue which is there for almost 1.5yrs. It is slowly going down in size, but what can I do to heal this ? Scraping ?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

is this scar tissue observed from feeling it? or is it from an MRI or ultrasound? just curious.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

deep intrusive scar tissue can be resolved with serrapeptase and a good diet. scar tissue as a term gets thrown around a lot by doctors, but usually a lot more is going on than simply just scar tissue formation

[@aalekhrasal4246]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide Yes it has been observed on ultra sound. It is more crunchy every time I feel it and try to massage it out. What are the possible treatments for this?

[@aalekhrasal4246]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide what are my diet options I could follow for this condition?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Aalekh Rasal just avoid processed foods. raw fresh vegetables and fruits, buts seeds and organic meats. anything in packages avoided.

[@yebsigetachew4102]

is it possible to get plantar fasciitis from inserting orthotics to a stability shoe

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Yeabsira Getachew Over time the stability shoes and orthotics make the foot weak and cause a deficit in the nutrient and waste exchange system which can cause plantar fasciitis.

[@yebsigetachew4102]

So r u saying that even if I have my orthotics in my neutral running shoes, I will get problems?? Because I always feel pain if I go without my orthotics...

[@yebsigetachew4102]

And I felt amazing last year with my neutral running shoes and orthotics...

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Yes indeed. Humans are not made to walk with shoes or orthotics, especially ones that decrease motion as much as stability shoes. for more info on this, check out my website at www.pfsurvivalguide.com. and yes it will feel good for now. It does not mean that problems are not developing.

[@yebsigetachew4102]

How do I get out of my orthotics, because now, I feel pain if I don't wear them?

[@plantarfasciitissurvivalgu6940]

Plantar Fasciitis and inflammation. Heel pain and scar tissue tutorial.

[@RichRich1955]

You are not profit driven like many professionals and you bring forth the full array of necessities