MacLethal Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 What are some methods you have used to help decrease/eliminate plantar fasciitis? I’ve done frozen water bottles and rolling pins which seem to help, some stretches as well. Just looking for some outside info from fellow shooters. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtuns Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Freeze bottle of water and roll your feet on it. Also roll feet on tennis ball and Stretch regularly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacLethal Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Freeze bottle of water and roll your feet on it. Stretch regularly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProI’ve been doing that on and off, need to do it more regularly though I think. The rolling pin seemed to work well also. Didn’t know if there were other things people have tried.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 16 minutes ago, dtuns said: Freeze bottle of water and roll your feet on it. Also roll feet on tennis ball and Stretch regularly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro This and wearing compression socks daily helped alleviate my plantar fasciitis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) get different shoes. sit more often. wear "real" socks. but mostly get different shoes, stretch morning and night, use a dedicated foot roller vs a diy version. edit, i suffered from this really bad for like half a year one year. so just saying what worked for me then. Edited September 24, 2019 by rowdyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacLethal Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 One issue I have personally is I’m required to wear “work boots” and they aren’t the most comfortable, especially since I’m on my feet for 6-7 hours or more a day. I was looking into some insoles to possibly help, and ordered an actual foot roller a few minutes ago. Thanks, I figured there had to be some other shooters dealing with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Steve Anderson had a recent podcast interview with Chad Reilly about PF and shooters elbow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I battled plantar fasciitis for years. I went to a foot doctor and he had me do the typical stretches, etc. However, he also had me try these inserts called super feet. They are significantly cheaper then custom inserts. They cost about $50 custom inserts cost $400. I have been wearing them for 3 years pain free. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeedOff Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I fought plantar fasciitis for years...make that decades. I had cortisone shots, custom shoe insoles, did stretching exercises, etc. I finally gave up a couple years ago and had surgery on one foot in June and the other foot in October. That has finally solved it. Now I’m able to be on my feet all day without pain. Why did I wait so long?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Our Podiatrist has my wife use a Tennis Ball every night and I have been using shoe inserts that I get from her office ($40 pair). The tennis ball is helping my wife (she started about a month ago) and the inserts help my feet (I started about 3 years ago). Not only do I walk 1-2 miles daily, but I also mow my yard every 4-5 days and push mow for 2 hours....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 TeedOff has provided some good advice. I had plantar fasciitis a few years ago. I was prescribed stretching exercises, rollers, night-time braces, use of a tennis ball, shoe insoles, and cortisone shots. Tried every single one of the suggested approaches. Then I had surgery. Surgery took about 15 minutes, recovery was fairly quick, and I haven't had a problem since. This was in just one foot. Should I ever develop the problem again (in either foot), I will opt for the surgery as quickly as it can be scheduled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtuns Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Also been wearing Aline insoles work great. I’ve tried lots of different insoles including orthotics and Aline’s work best for me there about $80Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacLethal Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 I didn’t realize surgery was even an option. Thanks for all of the advice and input on the issue!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdeal929 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I found Solomon’s have a high arch support. Took care of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff22 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) I had plantar fasciitis for most of 2009. I got custom insoles that I used in my work & hiking boots and the problem went away after a while. One of my nieces' friends has a degree in therapeutic massage and last summer she got trained on how to do foot massages to help people with plantar fasciitis. If that problem ever reoccurs for me, I'm going to try foot massage Edited December 28, 2020 by Jeff22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatdoc173 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) see a podiatrist for an exam and info on how to handle this. you need to be sure there is no fracture of the heel or any torn tissue that may require special treatment Edited December 28, 2020 by boatdoc173 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatdoc173 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) On 9/26/2019 at 12:06 AM, MacLethal said: I didn’t realize surgery was even an option. Thanks for all of the advice and input on the issue! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk it is very rare that surgery is needed. icing ,stretching of the calf muscles.cold laser therapy or maybe a cortisone shot and hard shell orthotics are usually all that is needed for > 97% of all people Edited December 28, 2020 by boatdoc173 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Ammo Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I agree with the suggestion to check out Chad Reilly on Steve Anderson or go to his website at Spinal Flo Yoga. I'm currently following his routine for tennis elbow. It's been amazing the results I've felt. Definitely a great treatment plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doge Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Different shoes, stretching, and taking a break. Working your way back up after injury as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stony Lane Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Arch supports and calf stretching will usually do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prange Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 All good suggestions above. The work boot requirement is tough. You may have to try a dozen different ones before you find one that works. Then buy a few pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) I suffered for over a year with this. Did all the massage, custom orthotics, etc. My advice: use this when you sleep https://www.fleetfeet.com/products/strassburg-sock NEVER walk barefoot. As soon as you get out of bed, put on your shoes with the orthotics. I recovered to the point where I am running again (half marathon next week) Edited March 3, 2021 by Balakay spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Best advice I can give is change your attitude toward shoes. Hears what I mean . We all tend to wear the same shoes to long. Shoes wear out on the inside a long time before the out side. Instead of once a year(work shoes/boots) change them every Six months. May even need to be changed more often. Once I came to that realization all my problems went away. The shooting shoes that I was wearing were over 8 years old. Got new ones. Change them out every 3 years (max). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwenning Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 The stretching and roller helped me. One other thing that I changed that really helped was to always loosen up the bed sheets when they are tucked tight at the bottom to allow a more natural foot position at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reds_Dot Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I am fighting this now. It's due to a combination of me being obese (6'1" and 260lbs), not stretching and wearing bad shoes. I am on a weightloss plan at this point. I have some generic orthotic insoles and better shoes. I have been rolling my feet with an R8 foot roller as well as icing. I stretch my plantar facia before getting out of bed in the mornings and always wear shoes around the house (we have tile floors). I also stretch periodically throughout the day. My calves, achilles tendon, and plantar fascia. It is getting better but I'm still limited in the time I can be on my feet before it becomes painful to walk. I am gonna go see a podiatrist to make sure that there aren't any other contributing factors or other treatments that could be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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