Plantar Fasciitis: Causes and Treatments

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In this episode of Talking with Docs, the hosts are joined by Dr. Arora, a foot and ankle specialist, to discuss plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the heel and bottom of the foot, and it can be a frustrating and debilitating issue for many people.
During the episode, Dr. Arora shares his expertise on the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for plantar fasciitis, including stretching exercises, footwear modifications, and various medical interventions. The hosts also ask Dr. Arora questions about the latest research and advancements in the field of foot and ankle care, and he provides valuable insights and advice for viewers who may be experiencing foot pain or other related issues.
Overall, this episode of Talking with Docs is a must-watch for anyone interested in learning more about plantar fasciitis and how to manage this common foot condition. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply someone who wants to stay informed about the latest developments in medical science, you will find this episode to be informative, engaging, and insightful.
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[@dianezybrands8250]

Ouch! I’ve just recently recovered from plantar fasciitis. I started getting symptoms last September. I tried the exercises, frozen water bottle, otc orthotics and nothing worked for months. Finally went to my primary care Dr who sent me to a podiatrist. After pill form of anti inflammatory for 3 weeks and little relief, I had one cortisone injection. Finally I have relief. I can’t believe it took from September to June to get relief. The pain is excruciating. You really can’t imagine how bad it is until you’re living with it. Thank god for podiatrists!!! ❤️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

For sure!

[@marktait2371]

Yeh im thinking about going to one have the condition but skeptical of roid injection ive had many when i was younger one i my ankle but was a teen but looking into.pod.

[@SlimGlynn1]

Yes, but it doesn't last, unfortunately.

[@Veronica-tn2xc]

​@@SlimGlynn1It does. I had one 7yrs ago. No problem since then.

[@christinelewis2199]

I also suffered for quite some time and finally my appointment is on the 17-08-23 fingers crossed 🦶 pain is awful from morning till nite

[@princesaava]

Have it now over a year, 😢 extremely painful. Cortisone shots, Lidocane, PT, ice rollers, gaba, prp, nambutine, shockwave therapy, tens, name it we've tried it, nothing helped. 3rd surgery is coming on 10/27. 😢 OMG pray foe me ya'll.

[@epairoyahushua4314]

Be healed in Jesus's Mighty Name Amen ❤

[@Flysfloss9146]

I was diagnosed with this in both feet in my late 40s, then also had Morton’s neuroma, metatarsalgia and arthritis. I wore custom orthotics for about 5 years, then Birkenstocks about 6 or 7 years. I since switched to zero drop foot shaped shoes (on the advice of my sport’s medicine dr.) stretched out and separated my toes and am now symptom free. I spend most of my time barefoot, wear flip-flops all summer and Altra’s all year round when I have to wear shoes. I roll my feet out with a golf ball during the occasional flareup (once a year or thereabouts). I am now 70

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sweet

[@B-ch6uk]

I was told being barefoot or wearing flip flops is not recommended. Glad you feel better though.

[@Flysfloss9146]

@@B-ch6uk yeah, when I was first diagnosed they told me that I should never be without good arch support, and I believed them. I was surprised when I discovered that my newly strengthened and flexible foot could be completely self supporting. I can no longer wear arch supports comfortably and I gave away all 5 Pairs of Birkenstocks because they were causing more pain after my toes and metatarses realigned themselves

[@kimpham9725]

What is zero drop shoes? Thanks

[@Flysfloss9146]

@@kimpham9725 they are shoes where the front and the back of the sole are the same distance from the ground,so there is no drop from the back to the front of the shoe. Altra makes zero drop shoes, and so do Hoka and Vibram,.

[@mtnmagic1998]

I had it for years with no relief and finally listened to my sister who has flat feet like mine. All she did was switch to wearing nothing but CROCS. Since buying my first pair I've never had pain again unless I was home in bare feet too much. I have always slept with my feet off the end of my bed so that was never an issue. Tried all these things you mentioned and none helped till I bought CROCS.

[@carter1109]

After watching your video I realized that I when I would sleep on my stomach the top of my foot is facing down on my bed causing my plantar fascia to be in a restricted position for several hours or more so when I wake up and get out of bed I'm now trying to stretch out my plantar fascia which was causing much pain. I also read that there is a nerve in that area which I had been pinching. I ordered a night splint but before it had arrived used one of my high top sneakers to sleep in which kept my foot at a right angle and slept with that on and noticed a 100% difference. Thanks much, keep up the good work. Everyone's plantar fasciitis is different, you just have to figure out how your's is being caused so that you can correct and treat it. What might work you may not for someone else. Trial and error.

[@beautyandsoul5580]

I'm a Teacher and this is the most painful scenario. I can't dance and run with my students like I use to. I feel like doing nothing and just sitting. It makes me feel depressed and tired of life.

[@ariellakamia6974]

Hey I’m so sorry for this I just felt led to reach out to you your life is worth so much and it may not seem so right now because of all you’re going through but believe me I have felt like this for three years and starting to see a light. Trust me when I say there is so much to your life.

[@YT4Me57]

Hang in there. It took a long time for me to get relief (retired educator here). This can be quite disabling.

[@deborahbarry8458]

Similarly it’s keeping me from living my life. Utterly depressed

[@niamamhb3960]

​@@ariellakamia6974Please help, I can't walk at all, I have children

[@theblondeone8426]

me too im a nurse had it for six yrs

[@titaeds4726]

Thank you Doc for your advised. I'd been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis just yesterday. I'd been feeling the pain for almost a month and i just ignored it because i have a high tolerance with pain i guess. But yesterday was the severe pain i had encountered that led to me see a Doctor. Now i am taking a medicine and put a cream to reduce the pain. I will come back to see my Doctor after 10 days. Hope and pray that everything went well.

[@poetmargo]

Thanks for this video. I first developed plantar fasciitis living in DC walking in flipflops to and from the metro and the office. Stopped doing that and paid attention to my shoes. After several years of a sedentary lifestyle, I've recently recommitted to walking everyday. Sometimes around the block but mostly on the treadmill due to weather. My plantar fasciitis has come back. I just ordered a new pair of shoes, fingers crossed. I'm not going to give up walking again, I've already seen the benefits, minus the heel pain.

[@lovingbyfaith4057]

Great video! I just recently had plantar fasciitis and the pain was excruciating. I used the cold and hot pad treatment. Cold at night and warm in the morning. Rolled the ice water bottle. All of these assisting in my healing. I asked God to take away it away. I got comfortable shoes “coconut by Melissa” . Awesome shoes.

[@vbryant2437]

I had it this past year, very painful. I no longer walk barefoot around my house. I wear arch support flip flops. Also the rolling frozen water bottle with your food works very well.

[@2pugman]

I had this when I was approximately 50 years old. Those had to be THE most painful shots I have ever had. My current knee and rotator cuff injections are mild compared to the injection into the bottom of my foot.

[@ellenhedges-my7rb]

I had PF and tried a lot of different things to get rid of it, but what finally worked was acupuncture, cleared it up quickly!

[@robinb3963]

Yep! This is all that helps mine!

[@yuna1225]

I do acupuncture too .maybe need to do for few time?

[@defrost8648]

I was first diagnosed with PF in 1994. I was treated with anti-inflammatories and fitted with custom orthotics (which were made really good back then - I still have them). It took several weeks for inflammation to go down, but with wearing the orthotics religiously, I didn’t suffer another flare-up until 2020. Yep, staying home and spending my days barefoot or in house slippers the first year of the pandemic (totally forgetting about my orthotics for 6-8 months) caused the pain to recur after all those years! Back to the podiatrist; treatment of better, more supportive footwear (he recommended Hoka One One shoes), anti inflammatory meds, new custom orthotics … and eventually, corticosteroid injections. That was about 24 months ago, and I had to get a 2nd injection in one foot. I’m very consistent about wearing my orthotics now, and put my still usable 1994 orthotics in my slippers. No serious foot pain since then. PF is absolutely no joke. 😢.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing

[@rustyshackleford4670]

Suffered with this in both feet for 4 years straight. Nothing worked, literally. Sometimes the pain was ungodly and other times it was manageable but most times it was excruciating. Immobilization boots, casts, injections, anti-inflammatories, hundreds of dollars worth of orthotics and shoes, bed rest, nothing at all. I was standing for 40 hours a week, a little overweight and completely flat feet genetically. It was horrible. There were mornings where I could not bear weight on my feet and would fall from the pain. And then I got those overnight foot braces that keep the plantar fascia extended while I sleep and it made all the difference in the world.

[@tiger100ss3]

Thank you for posting..I,m going to try this!

[@dawnwright4520]

I'm suffering with this now in both feet, I've had a injection in the right foot 2 weeks after the injection I had a partial tear in the faccia. I've been in and out of the boot all summer long, I'm really lost at what to do, I want my life back. I'm a very active person and this is holding me back.

[@annmadebyhand]

Yep, had it for months - ouch, especially first thing in the morning and driving. I was told that folks believe that the last treatment they tried cured it, but in reality it'll go away on its own schedule. Treatments may help alleviate the symptoms in the meantime. Thanks again for another great video.

[@SlimGlynn1]

I think you're spot on.

[@Beruthiel45]

I had it about 35 years ago when I was on my feet all day during my time in our main downtown library. I wore sling back lower heel shoes for "comfort" but the sling backs set off the heel inflammation. Luckily changing my footwear to regular closed shoes was enough to help the healing process, thank goodness. I dreaded going to work every day, it's very painful.

[@legacybuildingwithlizzie]

Y’all are so refreshing. Definitely subscribing and can’t wait to learn more.

[@knobbiesshreaded3137]

The podiatrist gave me a 3/4 length arch supports, that did the trick. I had flat feet. The arch support reshaped my feet. I've periodically had metatarsal pain also, forefoot. Went to the running store and picked up a high quality orthotic with metatarsal and arch support. A good quality cushioned shoe can make walking more comfy. I wear Oofos slip ons around the house and Hokas when walking. My feet feel better than ever.

[@peteypie333]

I tried absolutely everything for about a year (two shots, stretching, night splint, orthotics, ice, massage, etc.). The only thing that worked for me was strengthening the muscles of my lower leg and feet. I strongly recommend that you ditch everything and just focus on strengthening (there are lots of videos out there, but I like barefoot sprinter and ATG). Everything else is just a crutch that you will depend on forever. I am now always barefoot and have zero pain, finally!

[@SnoopiFL5]

Did you walk barefoot through the pain?

[@hatch720]

This is exactly what I did, now only use barefoot shoes when out, barefoot around the house and run in altra running shoes

[@bbbaby8557]

Send me the site to the shoes

[@hatch720]

For running I alternate between altra running trainers and Vivo barefoot and for every day use I wear Xero barefoot shoes and spend as much time with no shoes as I can. 7 months of plantar fascitis now I'm running 45 miles a week with no issues

[@newyorknight]

You guy's should hold a nation wide lecture series. You can call it the Doc Tour😀

[@laser170323]

I had it several years ago. I found that loosening the sheets at the foot of the bed helped me greatly. Sleeping in a bed with hospital corners made me point my foot while I slept, which made it hell when I tried to walk in the morning. So this is a reason to not make your bed every day!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That's interesting

[@Jeo_Momma]

I always untuck the top sheet when traveling and leave them loose at home. I have to wear loose socks or my feet get cold and ache at night.

[@swamifakkananda4043]

I also heard having more sexxx also helps. That loosrns ip the bad sheets too. But having sexxx with the girl next door is much more effective.❤😂

[@eileenmetzkow8475]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I HAVE SEVERE PAIN THE SECOND MY FEET HIT THE FLOOR. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE ADVICE. 😊💕🙏🏼

[@toshimon6276]

I had extremely painful plantar fasciitis 20 years ago, my doctor suggested I try wearing SuperFeet insoles (green at the time) before paying for custom orthotics, stop wearing slip on shoes as well. Within a week the pain subsided substantially and was able to walk somewhat normally. Since then I've put Superfeet in all my shoes and have not had a reoccurrence. I'm so glad that worked for me.

[@YT4Me57]

I have always been flat footed. As a child I wore supportive shoes (Oxfords) fitted with arch supports. In my 40s, after years of wearing "cute" shoes, this problem flared up. It remained with me for a number of years. It was so disabling! As an educator, I was on my feet a great deal and was often in tears by the end of the day. I went through almost all the non-invasive treatments discussed in the video, including orthotics, night splints, massage at home, injections (excruciating and traumatizing!) and physical therapy. One day after many sessions of PT, an intern worked on my foot. It was like a MIRACLE! Immediately, the pain stopped and never came back! I've ditched the orthotics since then and haven't had a problem in 20 years. My shoes of preference are sneakers with a good sole and stable heel. I wear them 99.9% of the time. It seems that I'm back to "square one"! I can hear my parents saying, "I told you so!" 😊

[@evilbunnyofhorror]

What exactly did they do that made it go away?

[@kathymcfarland5516]

@@evilbunnyofhorrorYES! We all want to know!

[@mspeilberg]

I’ve had massive pain in my heel for YEARS and just ignored it. Every morning walking out of bed was brutal. I finally saw a doctor and was diagnosed with a heel spur and plantar fasciitis. In the 18 months of treating it I have done two cortisone injections, orthotics, anti inflammatories, night splints, and physical therapy. I think I ignored it for so long that I am going to need the plantar fascia release procedure. I go to find out in 2 weeks. I just want the pain to go away! I hope this last resort works and won’t have any lasting side effects!

[@tmxmistico]

God bless.I have it for almost 3years my life is almost ruined...Did you go to operation?

[@michaelsherman9543]

Yes. I had it on Fri the 18th. It was a 10-minute operation! I was able to walk out that day. I've been in a boot for the past 10 days and I go back on Thursday the 31st to get the sutures out. I've had no pain. So I think it worked! Fingers crossed! @@tmxmistico

[@sallyleath2646]

I had it extreme several years ago and ended up in two casts. Pain immediately after the first cast was removed, and the doctor decided to do one most cat before resorting to surgery. When the second cast was removed, NO MORE PAIN, THANK THE LORD❣️❣️❣️ Having some more pain after about 15 years or so.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow that's awesome

[@RichRich1955]

An injury to be avoided absolutely

[@vradenknight4872]

Very sensible advice! I’m happy to watch a show with doctors who advocate for conservative treatments when required! My expectation just changed on how to fix my problem, thank you 👍🏻

[@michelleann3663]

My 9 yr old son has it. This is why my research. I want to understand what he's going threw and now I can help

[@daygirl2659]

I had this once and it was vert painful. My job requires me to walk a lot and quickly! I’m so thankful that I figured out what might have caused it. I have a high arch and I wear orthodox at work, but at home I was walking around barefoot on mostly tile floors. I started wearing a slip on sandal with arch support around the house and I’ve haven’t had that PF again. ~Thank you for educating us❤️

[@tessandlovu1451]

I feel that pain it's so sore

[@joyceheslop8052]

Hey Docs…Thank you so much for your videos . Not only are they informative they are also humorous! We need more levity in the US! ❤️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We agree. Doing our best

[@gregbrooks7233]

I really enjoy your videos-- great mix of facts and humor, accessible without being too technical. Keep up the great work! Please do a series of videos on type 2 diabetes. (You did one on prediabetes about 3 months ago.....and others 1+ year ago). Sub-topics could include glycemic index and foods across the index, myths and truths, simple and complex carbohydrates, etc. Thanks.

[@mpollzzie0707]

Dr Harvey Lamont. Great study on plantar fasciitis. Game changing on how I educate and treat my pts.

[@dirtwhisperer658]

Mine is almost completely gone after suffering for a few months. I bought a harness on Amazon that you wear at night and it didn't really do anything. Neither did the foot stretches and big toe stretches. I finally noticed that my calf on the side with the PF was really really sore and kind of tight and so was the bottom of my foot. So I started rolling the foot with a tennis ball on the floor. OMG that hurt so bad. I also rolled the calf with a hard foam massager. Those 2 things are what is working. So for me it's more of a calf problem because that seemed to make the most difference. I hope this helps someone.

[@nancyeaton731]

Can you also cover Morton’s Neuroma?

[@tynaduckett4223]

I have had it. And it's like pain around the base of my heel. And under my heel. But thankfully, it worked its way out, and better shoes and stretching really help. My daughter is a doctor of physical therapy, and she was very helpful!! Your friend was spot in with his health advice. You guys are great!!! Thank you!! 🫠

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much

[@woody_2245]

torn my achilles Feb 2022 n it was non operative...never did heal n on top of that tear i complained to the dr n therapists about my heal hurting but both missed the diagnosis until i saw another doctor who told me that i had planter fasciitis caused by the torn achilles...here i am June 2023 still dealing with this pain in my heal...this is a workers comp issue n neither doctor would refer me to another therapists or any other treatment...i've been trying to therapy myself by watching vids like this...

[@jonblackk]

This explains perfectly what I've been going through. Didn't think it had a name

[@TheShaylaV]

“Leave a comment if you’ve got it, or you’re thinking of getting it” 😂😂 as someone who’s been suffering from this as of late, I appreciate being able to have a laugh while getting some really useful information! Thank you guys!

[@legacybuildingwithlizzie]

I’ve been suffering for MONTHS! Thank you for all the info.

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

30 years later...here we go again... I am an endurance runner/race Walker(Masters Division) who has had surgery to lessen the tension on the plantar fascia...while training for 3,000 and 5,000 meter walks, I've developed significant pain at the strike point of my heal... I came to view your video looking for non-surgical modalities to try prior to seeing my podiatrist next month... Thank you for posting your video...I feel I've learned some things that may lessen my pain...I'm hoping I can have prp as one of my modalities...fingers crossed...🙏

[@julietb5678]

I had a (thankfully) short bout after being in a cast for 9 weeks and non-weight bearing. Extremely painful trying to walk. Mine was quickly alleviated with stretching and ball-rolling, but it definitely made me sympathize with those who suffer from this long-term. Thanks for a great video on this subject.

[@sallymcmahan3896]

This was very interesting. Now I will take better care of my feet or rather foot.

[@loveobviously]

I’m young and have it. I didn’t know what was wrong for like 6 months. Finally went to a foot specialist. He also gave me a needle in my foot to stop the pain. That shit hurt so much I was damn near in tears.

[@aaronsikes]

Years ago I had plantar fasciitis and it was very painful. My doctor recommended that I try physical therapy, I was skeptical but went. They did sonogram and TENS therapy on my heel over about a dozen treatments. I have not had any pain since, it was miraculous!

[@SueSA2009]

Thank you for sharing the very valuable information I have had the pain for over a year now. It's my foot, the bone, and my toes hurt sometimes, especially when I massage the foot. I'm 55 year old woman and have been working a physically demanding work for an extended period of time since I was 13 years old. Yes, it's a very hard life, but I'm still working 6 days a week, about 12 to qm14 hours a day. My doctor referred me today for an x-ray and ultrasound, both feet for comparison. Hopefully, that can help diagnose then treatment .unfortunately, not working hard is not an option for now. The pain and the burning sensation are very uncomfortable. Thanks again for taking the time to help us. God bless you all.

[@pbiz9576]

I would love to have you share your expertise on neuropathy and any advice you might have on how to best approach/deal with it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We will add it to the list and try and get a neurologist or pain specialist on

[@jtb9166]

I taped up my high arch a few times a week for extra support and bought three different pairs of the same shoe. I found the wearing of my shoes contributed to the symptoms. New shoes, tape, and ball rolling over the spot worked best.

[@deborahbarry8458]

I suspect tape will help me. My arches are abnormally high.

[@halfabee]

I was originally admitted to Hospital on a false diagnosis of knee infection after a total knee replacement in Lithuania. Microbiology never found anything in the aspiration and wash out of the knee the Poole Hospital consultants took. I have the reports. I may or may not have had Planter Fasciitis. Or it could have been crystals forming in my foot. I have had it in both. The last time in Poole Hospital with quite a few consultants around. Let's say a nurse gave the diagnosis of Planter Fasciitis. Listening to your video I am almost certain I have not. I cleared it up with ice packs on the bottom of the foot and top. There is a dedicated "sock" with pockets to hold the ice packs. The consultants were not very good in Poole Hospital I spent 2 weeks on IV antibiotics then 6 weeks on oral antibiotics. for a non existence left knee infection. For the 8 weeks my CRP went up and down. On returning to Hospital for a final appointment I mentioned to a junior consultant that the antibiotics were not working as my CRP was going up and down. With this I was given another blood test and readmited again (CRP was 180)_ I was on crutches barely able to walk. I was the diagnosed with CPPD and prescribed colchicine. Took one tablet on returning home the following morning I woke up in no pain.. I still had the pain in my groin I originally consulted the Doctors about. My normal GP gave me blood test and told me it was 99.99% not cancer and informed me it was a muscle strain. I consulted a second GP in my practice who x-rayed my hips and informed me my hips were fine. Then told me it was a muscle strain. 2nd GP also informed me to stop taking Pantoprazole as this could cause joint pain. Then told me to go away. I saw a out of hours GP in Poole Hospital who told me I had a "Hernia" and returned me to my GP. I saw a 3rd GP in my practice who was unsure!! and prescribed a ultrasound scan. I also saw a Private Consultant General surgeon. £150. The Ultrasound scan and the private General surgeon stated I had a hernia. Which I am going to have fixed privately on the 11th July. Coast £4K. Considering the hernia on the other side was diagnosed by a nurse I have a poor opinion of these GPs. And I had grown sensitive to Pantoprazole. On the information sheet size 18" by 30" filled with 2 mm font on the back side left hand column it states may cause joint pain. If it affects your walking consult your Doctor. I am now feeling a lot better with a little joint pain in my big toe right foot and index finger main joint.

[@RichRich1955]

I've had it 2x. Reason: tight calves and narrow shoes. Yes, the spur is the bodies way of lengthening the tissue. If doc can fix the problem in 3 months he deserves a medal. I'll walk on my toes to strengthen the foot. Seems to help. A night splint that doesn't cause pain and wake you up is hard to find

[@dirtwhisperer658]

Exxxaacctly! I've tried 3 different splints that I wear when I go to bed, and all of them cause pain that wakes me up. I do a lot of walking at work as I am in construction engineering and I have to check the projects daily. I have tried changing boots twice but it is not helping. I am thinking about getting the cortisone shot but not sure if that will fix it.

[@nancymcdowell9607]

I had a flat left foot. PTTD stage 4 Had the heel stabilized with a long screw, an arch was made with pulling up the top foot with clamps and another screw. While walking on the right foot while using a boot and walker I developed the planta fascia. Very painful. Thanks for all you do

[@ellibarron3319]

Stretching my calf muscle was the fix for me

[@jackiemorris5686]

Can you share your stretching regimen?

[@johnsoapmactavish9921]

Started doing this and my foot is improving. I used massage gun and foam roller and found out how stiff my calves are. I stretch my calves and feet daily now, multiple times a day.

[@jforester7]

@@jackiemorris5686 Use a wall to brace yourself, or your couch, or anything to help you keep your balance. plant either foot stretched out behind you, and then cross your other foot over like you would if you were sitting down and you crossed your legs. This simple stretch has not completely made my plantar fasciitis go away, but it's helped greatly. The muscles in our legs are directly connected to how our feet feel and operate, and the same goes for our back muscles in relation to our legs. It's connected. Stretching is for everyone, not just athletes.

[@JanetCortes-jb3dn]

Thank u i have so much pain im getting it in both foot am hoing to try this

[@lousat7236]

I’m a hairdresser and have it in heel of foot. Had it about 5 months. Painful , Chiropractor recommended stretches heel dips then coming up to calf raises on a step . Thanks Drs for your advice.

[@marymaryquitecontrary]

When I had it, I used a handheld massager (aka a vibrator) to ease the pain. It helped.

[@glendastanton2443]

I had it for several years. I went through physical therapy, ultra sounds, orthotics, stretching, splints, two injections, and finally ended with fascia release. Now I have no problem other than sometimes the other tendon gets sore. I still have a heel spur that bothers me once in a while.

[@jamesmchugo9422]

I’ve been fighting with plantar fasciitis in both feet for well over a decade. Went to several podiatrist looking for relief or a a fix, with little to no relief. What did, does work for me was going to the Good Feet Store and using their arch supports. Stretching, and wearing good well supportive shoes with the arch supports have all helped. The arch supports make it bearable for me to walk, but the pain never completely goes away, but it’s manageable. Stretching before I go to sleep and before I get out bed greatly helps.

[@MR-pr8tp]

I had Plantar Fascitis and before that Morton's neuroma. Had surgery to cure the Morton's Neuroma and had no more problems. To cure Plantar Fasciitis began buying Vionic shoes and other brands that focused on Plantar Fasciitis and have not had any problems since. Bought a good "walking shoe" for Plantar Fasciitis and have not had any issues for years. Tried sleeping night splinting, (braces) , Cryostretching exercises etc but buying the right shoe - though expensive- did the trick. Yes, Plantar Fasciitis is very painful. Thanks for the video.

[@nonyabiness4023]

I had it, got rid of it, got cancer which had me resting all the time and sick as you know what…beat cancer 💪🏽 and now my feet hurt all over again!

[@PapasDino]

Had it in one foot when I was in my late 30's...as a Light Infantry soldier you can imagine that's a problem. Steroid injections along with laying off running and doing just rucksack marches for a few weeks actually resolved them thankfully and haven't had a resurgence since the early 90's. Really enjoy the breadth of your topics...bad news is I can relate to too many of them! ☹

[@linebrunelle1004]

a lot of us had shin splints, plantar fasciitis, etc due to the awful boots we had to wear in the Canadian Forces in those days, (79 to 96). Now in my 60's I suffer greatly with different foot, toes, ankle problems

[@StudyYourself]

Thanks, I have a year with this pain.

[@disqusrubbish5467]

I developed this after wearing my favorite shoes long after their expiration date. After I threw them away, the pain went away. But those first steps in the morning really can be painful, so I was glad it cleared up so easily for me.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

New shoes!

[@disqusrubbish5467]

@@TalkingWithDocs Absolutely!

[@ninji522]

Thanks for the advise gentlemen. I just started having an issue on my left foot and it's no joke, It's exactly as you describe. My wife had this about a year ago and I thought she was just being a baby, crow doesn't taste so good it turns out. I'm stretching, icing, and using an anti inflammatory cream so hopefully that works. Just out of curiosity do you see a higher correlation between this and bunions? They both seem to be a tendon out of whack situation.

[@shesinthegarden4490]

I have had this condition and it was very painful. At that time I was a hospital nurse wearing primarily Birkenstock and similar shoes that ruined my feet. I changed my shoes and about two months later I was almost back to normal, and I have never made that shoe mistake again.

[@maryc6091]

Did you end up getting Hoka shoes and if you did, what did you think of them? Tia

[@shesinthegarden4490]

@@maryc6091 hi! At that time my Husband who is an OT took me to a orthotic supplier in our are who sold a shoe that had a real coil spring in the heal. It was heaven. That company is no longer in business, but my young son works at a local shoe store and he sells Hoka’s which is my shoe of choice now.

[@13coyote13]

That's what I was told I had, eight months later I discovered a bump on my Planters tendon, Soft tissue Sarcoma, cut the foot off a few weeks later, luckily I didn't have to take chemo, mainly because I had a very rare strain that makes up 1% of 1% of all yearly cancers, this cancer spreads to the lungs if it's going to spread so I was given a scan and there was no evidence of it anywhere so I was spared the chemo. 2 years later still cancer free and getting my second permanent prosthetic tomorrow. Just thought I'd mention this as things may not be what they seem. My pain was like my arch was collapsing in the middle of the foot.

[@thatgirl626]

I’m glad your cancer hasn’t spread,you sound like a very positive person. Best wishes for continued good health.

[@13coyote13]

@@thatgirl626 Thank you, yes so far so good.

[@thatgirl626]

@@13coyote13 Happy Healthy Years going forward to you. 🌹🍎❤️

[@deborahbarry8458]

Thank heavens you fond that bump AND were listened to! I’m pleased with your progress. Best of luck to you ❤

[@katherinejohnson5763]

Mobility is so important as we age. Can you talk about acute pain in the ball of the foot that even makes the toes curl?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sometimes that is the site of plantar fasciitis .

[@gillyboy1566]

Mine would only go away once I had orthotics made. They made a fantastic difference

[@lizlevangie1149]

100%

[@RichRich1955]

I built up the arch with foam so the force was removed from the injury.

[@coachab100]

Mine too

[@ginalally1]

I had thes like 10 -15 years ago. I discovered if, before I ever get out of bed if I would stretch, (straighten out legs while still in bed, then point my toes towards my head, holding that for 5-10 seconds. Do this about 3 - 5 times BEFORE getting out of bed. This has kept it from coming back for me. I do this every day BEFORE I step out of the bed. Try it, you will not regret it! This healed me and keeps it from coming back 😊

[@francesglasgow3931]

Thank you for all your encouragement, my Daughter is suffering from this just now,so I sent this vidio to her, to see if this will help her, God Bless you all, 🙏 ❤❤

[@dboutier5636]

Topic suggestion. My sister just broke her kneecap. Fortunately she won’t have surgery but if it is immobilized and she is using a walker but is not supposed to go any distance. I’m sure you guys would have a very interesting discussion -- surgery versus non-surgery, PT afterwards, etc..

[@michaeldufresne9428]

After I was diagnosed the doctor was talking about injections. I saw an for the Good Feet store. I went in got fitted for orthotics and the relief wad almost instantaneous. I have continued to wear them daily for probably over 25 years and haven't been troubled by it since.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very cool

[@fernandocunha1999]

Thank you for the video it was very informative. I’m recently suffering with plantar fasciitis and will request a referral from my doctor to see Dr Arora. First was Dr Weening with my TKR. Now I turn to Dr Arora.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Mr Cunha!

[@JK-ux7pi]

I had plantar facisia surgery. Was a great decision. Pain free ever since.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ok

[@speecher1959]

Great needed info as I'm wending my way through the diagnostic and treatment process for plantar fasciitis. One production note - If you are to use "B reel" video, it would be helpful that it be directly connected to the information being discussed versus unrelated stock footage (Oops! No pun intended!).

[@peterhong9676]

Thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you so much ! That is so kind of you.

[@imSUPERcereal0]

I’m 32, I have it, and it’s been like 5 years and no matter what I do it just gets worse. 😢

[@porkchop2218]

Thank you for clarifying so many things. Today I got a Cortizone injection for plantar fasciitis and now I know that there are other exercises that I can do.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Best of luck!

[@JenniMeer]

I had a plantar fascia release and I’ve been fine for about five years now.

[@fjp3305]

Haven't seen guys in while. Glad to see again.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yay!

[@katechurcher4830]

I had it in both feet years ago and it was difficult to resolve. Then a diabetic friend said to aid healing by always keeping your feet warm and wearing your shoes all the time when not in bed. It worked. Within two weeks I could feel some difference. I have it now in my right foot and hoping it heals well. Great video! Thanks.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Shoes in bed! Awesome

[@river8760]

@@TalkingWithDocs’when not in bed’ re read that 😂

[@MrMusic32150]

Excellent presentation and explanation gentlemen. I would love to be your fourth at a waste of time golf outing. I'm on "round two" of my experiences. Hopefully I am on the down slide. I've used an open cast on my left leg and I was amazed that my pain was gone in a day or two. All my best to those who suffer from this debilitating annoyance. By the way, it happens to folks in their 70s too! Thank you all very much. I enjoyed your humor. Now, about this pain in my hip area.....:D

[@jimboniusmaximus6018]

Your information text at 4:53 is incorrect. Symptom exacerbation at night is due to the foot being in plantar flexion, not dorsiflexion. Night splints are designed to KEEP the foot in dorsiflexion, because this position actually stretches the plantar fascia.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes slip of the tongue sorry. Thanks for the correction

[@hammmer55]

Absolutely love all your vids. Since you are doing vids on feet issues, perhaps the docs could discuss Morton’s Neuroma. I’m an avid cyclist and just got diagnosed with MN on my left foot. Options given were surgery or steroid shots.. any thoughts from your foot doctor in the video? Thanks again for what you do.👍

[@whilethevossisaway]

I had it, in both feet at the same time, it was the absolute worst pain. I couldn’t wear shoes ! I did get orthotics. I got special recovery shoes, never wanna have it again. It took forever to heal!

[@alandills7819]

I’ve had it before and currently going through it again 😢

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Oh no!

[@blondesan2]

I’ve had this issue several times.

[@jamesdunn8893]

This is happening to me right now

[@corkion]

brutal it is

[@estelamino6356]

Thanks so much. Please a video about Foot Drop..Thanks

[@monicaoleksy]

Thank the good Lord my plantar fasciitis went away when I started wearing Birkenstocks. I guess because of the arch support in. They are not pretty but they're very comfortable.

[@elsafischer3247]

I love your videos. It helps for me to understand everything well

[@Lilylou1fromtheUK.]

I have been suffering Plantar Fasciitis in both feet for around 10 years, in my job I was constantly on my feet, my right foot is worse, I have tried Physio, shock wave treatment, insoles, injections which were lasting around 10-12 months. I have a elastic support that keeps my foot straight however you can not wear them overnight, antiinflamatory tablets nothing seems to work for me long term my last injection only lasted 3 months. I have recently been diagnosed with a Morton's Neauroma in my left foot as well. I am waiting to go back to see my specialist about this to see what can be done now as I've had enough pain now in my feet, I am struggling to walk far now.

[@WhereNerdyisCool]

Topic idea - falling arches. Just went through this. Had persist tight calf muscles, IT band and hip flexor tightness. Sent to PT and low and behold, fallen arches. Who knew something like that could affect so many things upstream! Orthotic inserts slowly making a big difference

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good idea

[@monaliza9871]

Hi Doctors, could you please sometimes talk about pain on the Left hand+shoulder and leg? It doesn't affect the daily life but it is always there 😢

[@vickiepatterson1748]

Another interesting topic! Although I have never suffered from this ailment, I know people who have! It's really a pain in the sole, one that needs to be checked by your friendly foot doctor! 🦶! But don't look at surgery first, or maybe never. Your best bet is to stretch your foot and not just your toes! If selfhelp doesn't work then steroid injections might help. But don't be so quick to think it's all caused from bone spurs, it rarely is! Dr Aurora is glad to be had, as he's appeared several times! His humor is catching up with our Dynamic Duo! People who are on their feet a lot could easily have this problem! Nurses and surgeons are the ideal candidate as well as many others on their feet all day! So if you wake up in the morning and put your feet on a bed of fire, don't call the paramedics, go see your friendly foot doctor! Orthotics might be the next step if the stretching and injections don't work! You won't need a trip to the hospital, just your friendly foot doctor! Another great summation of another nagging problem! You can save yourself a lot of aggravation by seeing your friendly foot doctor! 👍 Thanks for sharing another great video!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you Vickie!

[@John-ph8rq]

Luv this show and all the excellent information! Thank you TWD!

[@RGleason]

I have had it in my same foot that I have a dropped foot and wear a carbon fiber AFO, now plus 2mo. Not consistent enough with reliefs or just doing the wrong things possibly yet I spent time with physical therapy and bought the little blue circle for rolling forward and back to use at home. ....the journey continues

[@miss.candy007]

I have it now for 3 weeks 😢and i can't continue taking care of my kids due to bad pain...i tried all the recommendations but after i read some comments here i am planning to visit doctor

[@nevastrong2850]

I’ve had this before and have it again now. It can take months for it to heal. I am an avid runner and couldnt run for 9 months. That was 12 years ago. I recently had bunion surgery & it’s back because my foot is different. It takes time so stick with it! Stretching and icing. And a splint boot at night…

[@brendacurrie358]

any info on ruptures? thank you!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is actually quite rare

[@nehajaswal89]

I have it , and i m literally crying every day for stepping even 100 foot steps

[@Carbon15556]

Had a small tear of my aphasia, it took me almost 6 months, just because the first treatment is to do XRays and cortisone shots, helped little bit with the pain but after three weeks pain came back …doctor ordered MRI and revealed a2nd degree tear on the middle section of my left aphasia. Did PRP treatment and on the second set started to work better, placed on an air boot for 8 weeks, now had my second MRI and showed inflammation but area healed, still feeling something in there but pain is gone. Am very active in sports, softball, basketball, gym , bicycle, volleyball,swimming 57yrs old everything happened after hit a double in softball, turning fast to second base, felt something hot in my middle section of my foot . It’s has been the worst injury that I ever had. In 2017 and 2021 had two meniscus surgeries for both legs , my recovery time for these two surgeries were about 5 weeks with cold laser therapy.

[@NamasteDolphins]

I am thinking of getting a plantar fasciitis, right now I have only pain on my feed, but I am thinking to upgrade 🎉

[@mmj1342]

I had two prolonged bouts (12-18 months) of plantar fasciitis in the past six years, which is when I started long distance running at the age of 40. I found it doesn't get better on its own with just rest and not exercising. It only went away when I did the stretches, wore a boot at night, and massaged the bottom of my foot a couple days/week. Thanks for another helpful vid docs!

[@estelamino6356]

Yes plenty issues w my foot

[@lisawerts8815]

I had it in both feet that took over a year to settle down and if I stand too long on hard floors, I get hints of it coming back. That causes panic, so I exercise and sit more.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes it can be persistent