Do you have plantar fasciitis?? These shoes are for you!

Have you ever experienced a persistent stabbing pain in your heel? Then you know all about plantar fasciitis 😫

This common ache can cause a nagging discomfort that makes walking almost unbearable! 💥

While many runners battle this condition while exercising, it can also affect your daily life.

The good news? 🙌

There are several ways to manage your plantar fasciitis, watch as
Dr. Freels of Lexington Podiatry discusses the characteristics YOU need when looking for shoes 👟

THANKS FOR WATCHING! 

[rox]

In 2000, I had plantar fasciitis that the doctor said went into my bone marrow. I had a little brown spot on my heel. I had custom insoles made, but with the insoles, none of my shoes fit!I had to buy all new shoes. I am grateful to the orthopedist who treated me, I agree that those cushy memory soles give one a false sense of security. Thank you so much for reminding me about what I need to stick to!

[obivanshinshila]

Thanks for illuminating us, Dr. Freels! I wonder, if you could show some samples, especially those with a zipper on the heel you've mentioned? Cheers!

[boyongo]

I hear videos like this but i hav tried insoles, asics, hoka, brooks, altras. The best type of shoe for me is minimalist footwear is what causes the least amount of pain and being barefoot.

[robertskolimowski]

Hi there, great video! I'm a streak trail-runner, I've developed Plantar Fasciitis, I've got a fairly high arch, and the pain occurs when heel hits the ground, not on push-off (apparently it matters as lower shoe drop goes with the former, and higher drop shoe for the latter) Any idea, what shoes I should go for? I need at least 4mm lugs (muddy trails here) and a wide toe-box. I'd be very grateful for any helpful suggestions, cheers!

[amixeblu]

I had this in my left foot, and it always happened in a time of utmost rest (so in bed), stabbing pains underneath the heel. My doctor looked for bone spurs (x-ray/sonogram), of which I had none. Just a little "swollen/inflamed". Come to realize now, just about 10 years later due to a video by Healthy Feet Podiatry, that there is a long ligament there and that opened up the world to me, the penny dropped and it all made so much sense. I mean as a layperson you have 0 insight into anatomy and I think if your doctor doesn't go into too much detail, then you stay puzzled. It one day to the next just went away for me, but I had this for *years* before it let up. And yes I got different footwear! Sturdier house-slippers (which is what I can wear / I have a disability).

[marypalmer]

When I had PF I didn't know what to do I wore socks 24/7 and after about 6 mos it went away....with heat as well.

[rodneyhrvatin]

My wife has this and has tried everything you recommended but is still in pain. Not sure what she should do now….

[rongigear]

Good advice, so I'll be removing the coolness factor from the number one spot and move it down a bit.

[jennifermcguire]

I had surgery on my right foot and Achilles’ tendon. I am always struggling to find that shoe that doesn’t hurt my feet and make it swell up.

[TeamAmy]

It would be great if you could do a video on the best shoes for people with CRPS of their feet. At the moment I am only able to wear crocs. It would be good to see any recommendations.

[rosaliesemrau]

My podiatrist said to do this test on shoe when looking to buy. Grab shoe with toe end in one hand and toe in other hand and twist to see how must give it has, it shouldn't be too soft and gift support but not too stiff either. Then set shoe on flat surface and push down on toe and heel should pop up showing good break over. If it doesn't come up really will put strain on plantar facia muscle. Twist the heal to make sure there is good support for heal. He said that I had the worst case of plantar faciitis he has seen in his whole career. My plantar muscle shown up dense as bone on xray. I found what helped me with the pain in winter is to literally stick my feet in snow bank. Not kidding. Feels good after that. One other tip after I get the inflammation down is to take a golf ball and put in sock or sandwich bag so it doesn't roll away from you. Roll under foot and nailing all the tender areas. Do both feet the same or one will feel good and other will hurt.

[gaylecheung]

Thank you for full filling my request ♥️🇨🇦🌏

[maryannkerr]

I had surgery for this but it has made my pain worse. I am in sever pain none stop. My foot doctor doesn't have any other suggestions. She shot my foot again with cortisone but it did nothing. Any suggestions?

[SafeerM]

Hoka Carbon X3 returned due to no back support, buying Hoka Bondi 8 (black for office wear). recommended?

[kathy]

I cannot wear backless shoes. I bought some backless for slippers, made my feet hurt!

[diannerogal]

It's hard enough finding a good shoe, try finding one in narrow. 😢

[djshaqtheripper]

I have to say this I swear to god u are the TRUE DEFINITION OF BEAUTY….my god u are so effing beautiful!

[melissagarmon]

Said nothing to help. Thought we would see some actual shoe examples. That is what i am looking for