The Root Causes of Plantar Fasciitis (Not Treatment! Only Prevention)

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Plantar fasciitis is caused by shoes. In populations that do not wear shoes, plantar fasciitis does not exist. Shoes impose a few problems that directly cause plantar fasciitis:
-Shoes cause the bones of the foot to be in a dysfunctional position (narrow and tapered toe boxes cause the toes and other bones of the foot to be smashed together), which causes the arteries and nerves that run between the bones, to be compressed. This causes a lack of nutrient and waste exchange, which is the perfect environment for degenerative processes to develop (such as plantar fasciitis).
-Shoes and orthotics hold the bones in a static position. If the foot cannot move how it is made to move, then it will be unable to absorb shock. This can cause foot/knee/lower back problems.
Shoes push the big toe towards the other toes, causing bunions. If you have a bunion, or a mild bunion, then the muscle that supports your arch, the abductor hallucis muscle (which connects the heel bone to the big toe) will be held in a stretched position. When this muscle is held in a stretched position, the plantar fascia's blood supply (which runs next to the abductor hallucis muscle) is compromised. If you do not have adequate blood flow to the plantar fascia, it becomes degenerative. It becomes dead tissue. The abductor hallucis is also needed for supporting the arch of the foot.
Shoes with cushion absorption properties cause the foot to pronate excessively. This causes further strain to the plantar fascia. This also causes the ankles to go inward, which will set you up for knee/hip/back pain later down the road. Also remember that there are people in this world that walk all day long on concrete without any pain. The reason why is that they are barefoot! Your body can absorb the shock on its own.
-Shoes with motion control inhibit the muscles of the foot from doing their job of stabilizing the foot. If you support the foot or make its job easier, then it will become weak.
-Shoes lift the big toe and other toes upward. This is very easy to see in high heels or running shoes. If you keep the toes in this position, the muscles that connect to them, which are the flexors of the foot, will be forced into a stretched position. When muscles are in a chronically stretched position, they are inherently weak. These muscles, the flexors of the foot, need to be strong so that the arches of the foot are supported. The reason that the muscles on the bottom of your foot are filled with trigger points is because they are trying to shorten themselves (because they have been excessively stretched for so long). Remember that trigger points are a chronic contraction of muscle in response to being chronically stretched. You need to shorten these muscles by wearing shoes that have a flat sole.
-Another problem with shoes today is that the heel is lifted. If your shoe causes your heel to be higher than the ball of your foot, you are asking for plantar fasciitis to develop (most shoes have at least a 1 inch rise).This is a problem because this shortens the calf muscle. Why are your calfs so tight and tender? Because they are adapting to the position that your shoes are putting them in. Keep in mind that when a muscle is chronically shortened or lengthened, it is weak. Your foot flexors are being over stretched, and your calf muscles are being excessively shortened, from wearing shoes.
plantar fasciitis causes

[@fotojodi]

You, my friend, deserve an award for these videos! Your insight on this issue is so far beyond any medical professional that i've encountered and your willingness to share this information makes you a supremely cool human being in my opinion! I'm a NICU nurse who works 12 hours shifts and have developed plantar fasciitis since I started wearing a pair of Nikes that I NOW see have an elevated heel, with a narrow toe box and toe curl!! Not only that, In my ignorance, I followed some bad advice and added those shoe inserts which further elevated the heel. Also just took a full length side-view selfie and guess what? YUP!... Anterior pelvic tilt. Seriously, not one other person has mentioned the relationship of the these things to PF and how to really fix it but you. I am now on the "William Method! :-) Subscribing to your channel, will visit your website, and will plan to buy your book! You deserve a crap-ton of support.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Aww Thank you so much!!!! Your comment made me smile so much :D I am so glad you find everything I share useful!! :) Also check out the latest video on trigger points. May help you a lot! :)

[@rosalindagutierrez7580]

HI, I have watched all of your videos today for the first time... I was searching some healing ideas and saw your videos.. I will try all advice you have given for the first time today (I have had this pain for 4 months) how long did it take for you to heal??

[@dorene8714]

Your videos are still helping me years after I discovered you. I had PF 6 years ago, your help cured me. I guess I got lazy so back again. Thank you so much!!

[@sebastianfurst3057]

Hi William, I'm a Physiotherapist in Switzerland and I have a lot of Patients with PF! I must say, your content in amazing, I've learned a lot of new stuff through your videos. PF isn't a very well researched / well-taught Diagnosis in PhysioSchool or at least not with the extent you've done. I'll be adapting your information to my therapies and also giving out all the tips you mention here. Really good stuff, glad I've found you! Keep it up, will also be linking your website ;)

[@srinipraveen4582]

Way beyond and better than any orthopedic or Physiotherapist

[@v.g.r.l.4072]

This young man is great: he explains clearly the roots of the illness. I wonder if there is a way to be in touch with him?

[@TheMNBlackBear]

I have to wear heavy boots with safety toes and metatarsal guards eleven hours per day while moving about on concrete and steel. I got plantar fasciitis. I relieved much of the pain and symptoms just by realizing I need keep the calf muscles stretched. I do that all the time these days, but it's not enough. I still get sore and by the end of the week there is nothing left of me. So I ordered up the toe separators to wear while I'm at work. I also wear the plantar sleeve and the Strutz. Strutz have worked great! They make my situation tolerable so I can get to work. I found this channel last night. So I'm studying up! Great info here!

[@yaxcheka]

Thank you, thank you thank you!!!! for such an informative video. I will do everything you said to cure my plantar fasciitis. At such a young age you have a great knowledge about PF. Thank you for sharing.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Sure thing! :)

[@alexanderlumberjack]

please update your videos. a lot has changed in 5 years

[@CoachAnthonyBoxing]

i been dealing with this pain for 6 months won't go away

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Coach Anthony Sorry to hear that Anthony :( It is a frustrating disorder. I hope my videos can help you out!

[@tkdb317]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. You're so passionate and committed and it's far more interesting than reading some bland medical page. I had no idea about the heel height and I've been spending money on expensive sneakers and over-the-counter heel orthotics thinking I needed more support in my aching heels.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Sure thing! :)

[@fu.i]

You really know your stuff😉 best video on plantar fasciitis ever!!! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@CoachAnthonyBoxing]

thankyou for your reply I rolling my calves and my feet and now this

[@plantarfasciitissurvivalgu6940]

+Coach Anthony Very smart! I hope that helps.

[@rodnellorilla9780]

Great video man! this explains why i'm having muscle pains when I wear my Nike Flyknit Racers to work and walking around more than 8 hours. It's good for going out for a run but if your'e going to use it for 8 hours walking around. Nope. Nope. Nope.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Understood. Good observation!

[@MikefromLouisiana]

Thanks again for all your videos!!!! I think I developed PF when I tried to do a round off cart wheel to show my daughter I could still do one! Big problem. Hurt my Achilles and now I am finding pains in my calf’s like you say! I am on my way to relief and just ordered some inserts on your page that you recommended on your website!! Thanks for all you do!!

[@sunithashah7986]

This has been the most useful video so far. You managed to put calf, shoes ergonomics & everything. I m a runner. I need help with right shoes post healing🙏

[@ntabon0219]

I've been dealing with this for over a year; the constant pain is unbelievable. I appreciate you uploading this video! So looking forward to some heel relief:)

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Smiley0815 You are so welcome!!! I am so glad I can help. It took me years for me to learn all of this so I could fix my own heel pain. I hate heel pain so very much, and I am glad that I can help others with the same pain :)

[@leroystall4618]

Job well done. Why don't. The doctors tell us this information. ?

[@MK-es2je]

I' VE JUST BEEN TO DOCTORS . HE SAID ITS CORTISON AND ICE MASSAGE. THAT WAS ALL HE SAID. YOU ARE GREAT❤

[@shufflinkat6085]

Same! Went today! I’m so glad I found this channel. I’m learning so much 🙏🏼💕 I have been DESTROYING my poor feet 😢

[@maheshg212]

Does it mean in the longer term it is best to have no arch support/insoles at all? What about cushioning? I suppose that is important as we walk on concrete roads everyday. Thanks for your videos..they are a god-send for us sufferers

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Sure thing Mahesh! Yes in the long term, no arch support or insoles is preferred. but if you have heel pain, it can take some time to build strength in the feet to walk barefoot. And concrete is fine to walk on all day, but it takes strong bones which take years to develop. and strong connective tissue. It really is a slow process. Cushioning is not preferable, but if you have worn cushioned shoes your whole life, it will be hard to not have cushioning. In industrialized nations, we need to wear shoes to avoid glass/nails. I hope this all made sense. I need to make a new video that goes in more details. let me know if this all made sense

[@maheshg212]

Hi, it makes sense but maybe a new video would be helpful. I don't have terrible pain now in everyday activity but if I walk a lot then they hurt. I also get slightly random pain on the outer edge of the other foot. I have been using superfeet insoles for the last 10 years only because I thought they would be good for my flat feet. They felt good. However having PF since last 2 years shows that they haven't really done any good to my feet after all. I think PF started when I began doing one specific exercise in the gym- standing on one leg with dumbbells in the hand and titling forward.

[@catherinecorr]

Thank you for helping so many people - this video is the best I have seen. My PF is now minimal but I also have fat pad atrophy which is affecting my life big time. My podiatrist recommended 1-1 1/2 inch heels. Would you agree? Are you also knowledgable about this condition? There seems to be little or no hope of a cure. I have had this now for over 2 years, am 55 yrs old, slim, with no traumatic history. Every step I take causes pain. Any guidance would be gratefully received.

[@Pantora10]

Thank you so much for all the information you share in this video! Now I understand what I have to do to heal my foot pain! From Greece with gratitude!

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Awesome! :)

[@TheMarkonsociety]

Excellent journalism

[@carloshamann9699]

Nice job, but please summarize a bit more and fix that blurry video! Nevertheless thanks for the great info, it was very helpful. 👍🏼

[@debbiesineath1952]

Thank you for all your information on plantar fasciitis!

[@kristieeads9537]

I've been doing everything wrong Will Start Doing Things Your way Thanks for your information There is hope things are going to get better.

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

Watching Now. Thanks for recommending this video and also making the video and sharing this info for free...

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+S G Sure thing!!!

[@dawnataylor6487]

I was barefoot my whole life till I got PF. But I am trying this.

[@natural_law]

I would love a recommendation for soccer shoes.

[@genofromrenoprospector6940]

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@einatsinger5496]

Thank you so much

[@PaulDickson7]

You're a legend, really appreciate all the videos your have made

[@CoxJoxSox]

Are people with wider feet more likely to suffer from this since most shoe companies do not make wider shoes?

[@nj-bz8pv]

Good info

[@josephinehenry8236]

Finally some common sense about feet!!

[@bendietrees]

FASCINATING! This explains so much! I've had PF for two years now...and now I have found that when I'm doing exercise it hurts my calves when I manage to step all the way down onto my heel, like the calf muscles are shortened from walking so much on my toes due to the PF!

[@freeheelpainhelp]

glad the video could shed some light on the problem :)

[@HuneyDLite]

This young man's advice sounds very nice and educated but I know from personal experience that insoles plus stretching cured my PF. I had a severe case of PF for 3 years and would collapse when I tried to get out of bed, had trouble walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time. I then went to the doctor and was told to use an insole plus stretching. The insoles helped almost instantly and the stretching heeled me within a few months. I have been pain-free for years now. Please seek out a podiatrist for this disorder.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

sure that's exactly what I said. this video deals with the prevention if the development of plantar fasciitis. I have always recommended that people wear supportive shoes and insoles when they have plantar fasciitis. check out my other videos or articles.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

a lot of people think that the causative and perpetuating factors are the same as the treatment. they are not. did you watch the whole video? and a lot of people, including myself, see horrible results with most podiatrists. most humans do not always respond to such simple advice such as stretching and insoles. many people who have the pain for years on end need to look at all the factors that produced the issue.

[@HuneyDLite]

+PlantarFasciitis SurvivalGuide Trust me, I saw the whole video and the main takeaway was insoles are bad, wear flat shoes. You even say so in your many comments below. I am simply pointing out that proper insoles can in fact give relief and help someone with PF. I speak from personal experience and wanna help anyone I can with this cureable condition.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Vettmail yeah sure. getting rid of insoles is great, but not if you have severe heel pain. check out my other video on how to select insoles.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Vettmail check out "correct toes" video about plantar fasciitis which was created by a famous podiatrist who never treats it with insoles. he is held in high regards and can tell you everything you need to know.

[@mister.t1983]

Hi, What is the most effective thing that has relieved the plantar fascia and how long did it take for you to get rid of it ? Thanks

[@derrickpatterson8534]

You’re a godsend. I stand a lot and walk a lot on concrete floors for 8-10 hours a day. What walking shoes and work boots do you recommend for someone like me? I currently have PF. Every step hurts, my calves are tight, ankles weak, Achilles hurt and brown spots on my legs.

[@SuperDieseldriver]

very useful video what a clever chappie

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+SuperDieseldriver thanks!

[@christineritchie8289]

I never wear thick heels and try to wear shoes with good arch support but still suffer from chronic plantar fasciitis. I have noticed that my feet point down a lot while sleeping and I’m thinking that position mimic wearing high heels. I purchased many contraptions to keep my feet from extending but it’s very uncomfortable if left on too long. This issue is driving me bonkers. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@operationgnp]

i lay my feet off the end of the bed and stomach sleep; good chance to force the feet to point 90⁰ down

[@artlopez174]

Can see what you future career will be in - good video

[@BlakeOlson1980]

Thanks! Very helpful.

[@maxmendez20]

Hi, I have plantar fascitis on both feet, heel spur, and achilles tendon. I got cortisone shots last week. Now I'm in bed or sitting down. My heel and calcaneous is very painful. I make to the restroom by holding myself to the wall.

[@Zion58855]

Sounds like me!!! Holding on to the wall to get to the bathroom from my bed, pain is AWFUL!!!!!

[@gennysosa7412]

Thank you very much.

[@cutmeoutofmind]

Thank you so much for making this channel and these videos I felt my first case of this last week and ever since then have been wondering what to do it has been terrible I have been following your videos and am happy to say my foot feels a lot better!

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Angelica Grace Awesome to hear!!! I am glad to hear that the videos are helping you :)

[@deniselopez3324]

I have PF. The podiatrist recommends a custom orthotic, however, he said that the orthotic will have a slight heel elevation because with PF, elevation will relieve pressure off of the fascia. It appears that there are two schools of thought: One is to elevate the heel (just a little) and the other is to have zero heel drop. I do not know what to do. Slight heel or zero heel drop?

[@carolprimo2887]

thanks for the info

[@frox54]

Your videos are the best! And I have spent a lot of time researching. I have already implemented much of your advice (shoes from your site (N-Balance) - walking barefoot at home - having my calves massaged [they still hurt after about 15 massages!) - reverse stretching; I find the posture hardest to control.. Thanks for all your advice and your willingness to share.

[@genuinefeedback4093]

wow!! u r fantastic... Thankyou..

[@freeheelpainhelp]

thanks! :)

[@nomorebsforme]

I have worn flip flops mostly but have recently developed painful PF...Im low to the ground so what shoes would you recommend not to increase the pain or set me backward..?

[@taz9221]

Can i adopt you? you are sweet, smart, ideal son. XO

[@alexisescamilla2072]

i want to add that was told i have flat feet with no arch support and that i do not have plantar fasciitis. but the treatments should be the same i think

[@CoachAnthonyBoxing]

i just got the toe separator They fit in my shoe would you wear them 24 hours?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Coach Anthony +Coach Anthony Not for 24 hours a day yet! Take your time and start with 1-2 hours a day for the first week, then slowly build up. You can progress faster, but you may run into some problems from doing that. Also, be sure that your sure are wide enough to accomadate for the toe separator. You need a shoe that can allow your toes to spread outward.

[@wolfeliy1235]

Thanks for all your advice very helpful ✌️😊

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+katrina menzies Sure thing :)

[@patsy9605]

Thanks so much!!

[@jenstowers6338]

I've been doing a lot of research on plantar fasciitis and came across this video. I have been having severe heel pain which is causing me to limp. I checked my arches and they are actually high. Now I'm not sure if I even have plantar fasciitis or if it is pain from the high arch instead. Any help would be appreciated. I work on my feet all day and love to dance as a hobby.

[@au3tinh3nry]

This is a great video ! Happy to subscribe !

[@Mag09Ong]

Thank you so much for this precious information and help. Because I have put on some weight due to severe PF and I'm committed to lose weight. Can I go swimming? Will swimming tense up the calf? I have PF on my left foot 2/5 yrs by putting on so much strain on my right side, now my right foot is not happy and beginning to feel sore. Please kindly reply. I need help please.

[@nna528]

Hey there - I'm having trouble because I have different level of plantar fasciitis in both my feet. I went to a podiatrist and she told me what it is and gave me a shot and hurried me on my way. I admit it did help and currently I don't have pain in my heel (right)... But I'm trying to start back strength/weight training and so the inner arch of my foot is now hurting... I almost feel the tendons/ligament or whatever it is on the inner/lower part of your arch, so I've massaged and did the 2nd method of taping for mostly arch support you showed in other updated taping methods for it right now. I haven't had a chance to do my weight training with it taped yet - but will try soon. I also don't have 'good' tape yet, but I'm going to get some. I also am trying to start back my gym classes, called bodypump, which is sort of a hybrid cardio/weight training hour long class - for that I got some shoes that I have read a lot about being good for PF... The Asics Nimbus 18... Do you think they will be ok while I'l doing high activity? And possibly trying to work towards a flatter shoe over time if the pains go away? As for straight weight lifting, I had considered a pair of Converse, as flatter shoes are better for weight lifting, but some have a small elevation except the Converse... however, I feel like I'm going to have to put some kind of insert in them unless the arch taping holds them up well enough, as I have high arches and flat shoes kill the middle of arch. :( I'm not sure the best insert yet, but I have a few for PF and Dr Scholls lvl 320 foot insert I may try. If you have a moment, these are the shoes I'm currently using for gym classes... www.runningwarehouse.com/ASICS_Gel_Nimbus_18/descpage-AN18W2.html As for my left foot, the heel hurts some but wasn't anywhere as bad as my right... But now it seems like it hurts worse since my right foot has mostly been relieved. I don't know if the shots are good or not, seemed to help a lot with the right, not sure if I may need to eventually go get a shot for it, I'm continuing to do the exercises but it's not completely going away.

[@TexasRob28]

Xero shoes are the best!

[@OLIMWTY]

I have to wear orthotics and they have a natural 4mm rise on the heel - why would they do this ? Your vid is great

[@annevans8977]

Flat shoe are not good for fasciitis ?

[@kimappreciateslife]

I have PF in right foot and Hallux Rigidus(big toe arthritis in my left foot). This makes it difficult for me to find shoes. I also need a wide or extra wide width.

[@macarenawangnet9346]

Hello, I wanted to ask you if you could give me some advice on what kind of shoe and insole I should wear for my job. I'm a janitorial supervisor and I'm required to walk and be on my feet for 8 hours, I get a one 30 minutes break and by the end of the night I come home sore to the point of crying and sometimes end up in the emergency room. Thank you!!!

[@CoachAnthonyBoxing]

i just got the toe spreaders They even fit in my shoe how long should I wear them 24 hours a day?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Coach Anthony +Coach Anthony Not for 24 hours a day yet! Take your time and start with 1-2 hours a day for the first week, then slowly build up. You can progress faster, but you may run into some problems from doing that. Also, be sure that your sure are wide enough to accomadate for the toe separator. You need a shoe that can allow your toes to spread outward.

[@soledad3279]

I just came across your videos a few days ago. Very interesting information. I have to try some of these ideas. I've been wearing compression socks at night that are made for PF and I've been doing well with that. However, for a couple of weeks now I've started getting pain again in my left heel, even though I haven't changed anything in what I do. I've also seen videos on going to a chiropractor to fix this issue. What is your profession? BTW you have beautiful eyes.

[@SamSam-xp2ei]

But I used to wear flats and got wear pain in heal then I started to wear one inch heel which is bit better

[@sofsofs]

You are a life saviour

[@Automancc1]

Thank you for your awesome videos! What if we have to wear steel toed boots to work 50-60 hours a week. Ive been fighting my pain for mostly 3 years. I stand hard on hard concrete all day and not able to wear shoes.

[@lunoville]

But most shoes have elevated heel. I even wear elevated heel sport insole for heel pain & impat protection

[@DawsonEcon]

William, thanks for your videos. They've been helping me. Have you ever looked into Morton's Neuroma?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Yes. There is a good book all about that, that I just read. It is available on amazon. It is like "why you really hurt" or something like that. Great book

[@vikasdoc1971]

got asics nimbus now to wear

[@annab.5052]

Great video! My doctor told me that my bunion had nothing to do with my heel pain -- funny that I only have PF (going on five months) on my foot with the bunion. I am 61 female,15 pounds overweight, good health,, and have been told my bunion is not bad (big toe does not cross over). I can lose the weight but am I too old the correct my big toe with spacers? I have slso been soaking my feet in Epson salts, will that help or am I wasting my time? Thanks.

[@greg7656]

Do you recommend the ice treatment? Truly worked for me, but I can see how some just can't go through with it

[@pjaug26]

Great info. I need a dress type shoe while I work, do you have shoe that you recommend that is more dressy?

[@NothingMeek]

But what about someone who got plantars fasciitis while in martial arts class barefoot? As well as wears etnies sneakers which have absolutely no heel elevation? Etnies have no arch support what so ever, but my condition started while having barefeet! I do a lot of kicking in martial arts and as i said previously, my plantars fasciitis started in my class while performing repeated kicks. It first started on my support leg (left foot) and then for some odd reason is moving into my other foot. Are we not sure that plantars fasciitis is more of a degenerate disease and is masked as a support issue? Very serious question here! Thanks!

[@maddiejenner9788]

Hi! So last spring, I had a severe plantar fasciitis in my right foot. After lots of work, the pain went away by mid summer. However, in the fall, I developed a stress fracture in my right foot 3rd metatarsal. My podiatrist says it was again caused by my tight calves compounded by the worn out cleats I was wearing and the hard surface I was playing on. Because of the stress fracture, the orthopedic doctor said I should be wearing the most supportive running shoes, that i should feel like I'm walking on clouds. In the late summer I was wearing a pair of asics that had a neutral amount of support, but over thanksgiving break due to the dr's advice I started wearing a new pair of Hokas. As I've gotten back into running after my stress fracture this winter, I've felt small amounts of heel pain creep back in left foot. So I would really appreciate your advice on what shoes. I'd hate to just totally get rid of my brand new hokas if they help with stress fracture prevention. Should I wear the hokas for the long runs we have on the hard turf (to prevent stress fracture), but wear a more minimal shoe for everything else for the prevention of plantar fasciitis?

[@skyfairy1959]

don't change your presentation- most excellent! numbnuts skid mark's boyfriend is jealous and misleading you! keep up the pace- perfect and informative! thank you

[@freeheelpainhelp]

:) thanks!

[@yebsigetachew4102]

Hey man, I had PF for 2 months now see to wearing custom orthodix and supporting shoes at the same time. Now I'm wearing in supportive shoes (nike fs lite run) and I have my insoles in them.

[@yebsigetachew4102]

*dew to

[@freeheelpainhelp]

+Yeabsira Getachew I understand. I would try to fix the issues that are causing the pain, such as the issues in the calves and in the pelvis. Supporting the arch of the foot will make the muscles weak.

[@yebsigetachew4102]

yeah, thanks

[@MelanCholy2001]

*YAY!* After _years of being made fun of for going barefoot_ 😂😂😂 and wear some pretty decent high heels for a few hours every few days (before ripping those things off!!!), VINDICATED! I have had zero arch problems, etc, but this winter (COVID) my snow boots which are UGGly ;) flopped and until I could find a cobbler (because old original UGGs *last!)* I got ankle boots. First time. (Call me lazy, IDEC!) They were cute but I noticed a blister between my pinky toe and next toe. I'd never heard of "plantar fasciitis" but saw the wearable silicone toe spacers. It was only 3 months of on-and-off ankle boots, but my pinky toe curved in. (Also, I'm aging and maybe push a bit hard on the yoga) (or used to). *Let me tell you!* I put those spacers on (the third one you said) and have worn them for 3-4 days, and slept with them, except the first night because I'm scared of trying new things. My toes are already getting back to normal! One thing though: the left pinky toe seems like it needs a little MORE spacing. I've shoved a clipping of an eraser at the pinky toe with aloe (real stuff from compounding pharmacy) and it's helping, but I think I need a special "pinky toe spacer" or "straightener". So, UGGs? (Old "real" ones, not the crap ones with no toe box anymore). _Aerosoles?_ They used to be pretty "squishy", but cute. Plus I usually don't wear shoes except outings. Are there other brands? I'll check out the Lems (?) but ...stay away from podiatrists 😦 they try to sell you weird things that just make you a regular "customer", even if you have no problem except a blister by your pinky toe! *HELP!* I'm new to this but my feet are stretching nicely ...minus the pinky toe. Thanks for this! 😇🚬 (Yes I smoke. I eat raw foods and go barefoot, girl's gotta have a vice!)

[@dianaliddelow2064]

Thank you thank you for your wonderful videos. I have had this plantar thing for about 10 years on and off. . I find it really hard to drive my car now with the right foot being aggravated by the accelerator pedal. I started scraping my arches and calves tonight after seeing your video. You have so much insight I think you are amazing for sharing it with us! Do you know why my tiniest toes keep tensing up.? It is an ongoing thing and the pain never goes away. Also, I don't feel any heel pain when I get up first thing, rather the pain is when I put my feet down on the sheets at night! I can hardly sleep these days it is so bad. I would really appreciate to hear any insight you have..... And lastly, I am finding it too painful to ice my arches and carves, is that normal? Thank you, Diana Australia.

[@pappishan]

Sounds like s1 herniated disc or some kind of lumbar lower back problem

[@TheGhostOperative]

holy fuckin shit....the first few mins of this vid just addressed my problem....i have been raising my heels in that position every time i sit, ever since i was young....i thought that was my natural posture. no wonder it took a toll on my feet.

[@secretariatgirl4249]

Beware of extensor tendonitis ..minute 14:18 It happened to me...

[@operationgnp]

real Gs alrdy wear lems 😁 excellent video dude

[@CoxJoxSox]

How come with this being such a common problem have shoe companies who hire zillions of people not figure out how to make a proper shoe?

[@daveforgot127]

No Heal Elevation? My steel tipped shoes all have heals. What do I do?

[@woodford253]

if that's true both my trainers are the same so how come I only have the pain in one foot and nothing in the other foot at all.

[@vikasdoc1971]

very painful to walk

[@CoxJoxSox]

You are a toe genius :D

[@vikasdoc1971]

suffering from Lt foot fascitis

[@nikitajulien5409]

The best sneakers is asics gk 22

[@Democraps_are_narrow-minded]

I agreeeee 👍

[@trees5338]

What is your opinion on the 5 toe shoes.

[@kevster5252]

So is it bad that I wear 2/3 length insoles???????????

[@CoxJoxSox]

So William, how do you feel about people being barefoot in their home? I heard someone tell me that in the past they told people not to be barefoot - seems like the thinking has changed or has it?

[@mckenziewright2866]

It sounds that wearing shoes that are a loose fit,not oversized, just loose. Would say this is accurate?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

yeah, without heel elevation, toe spring or excessive cushion

[@MegaMusicNotes]

Excellent!. We should walk barefoot

[@playaprinnces]

Are there any exercises to strengthen or "correct" my feet so I can stop over pronating naturally without orthotics? Or will I always just be flatfooted?

[@freeheelpainhelp]

playaprinnces I would focus on using toe separators so that the muscles can work within their natural range of motion, making them super strong. While standing, press your toes against the ground. This is my personal favorite because it makes your feet extremely strong. Are your feet extremely flat? Pronation is interesting because it could be caused by a few things. Do you know what has caused/perpetuated yours?

[@playaprinnces]

My mother and grandfather both have flat feet. I've also had a sedentary lifestyle for years now. My doctor has told me I do have a pretty good arch. But that it just completely collapses inward when I stand.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

playaprinnces Just because you have something going on generation after generation, does not mean its genetic. Did they all wear shoes? That could directly cause it. There are some other things that can cause it, but you probably have weak feet. Also, what is your diet like? If your body does not have the building blocks to support your body, it will fall apart, and a fallen arch shows that the body is not strong enough to fight against gravity.

[@playaprinnces]

Well I don't really eat fast food or anything.I eat quite a bit of tv dinner type foods.Lean cuisine, ect. I would eat better if cooked, but im much too lazy.

[@freeheelpainhelp]

Yes you should fix that. No processed foods. Only whole foods that are organic.

[@vikasdoc1971]

doun alternate hot and cold fomentation

[@formeitwastuesday.1515]

Are xero shoes good?