Question Plantar Fasciitis and heel spurs........

Alex T. · 10-31-2009, 01:45 PM

Anyone have these problems and what have you done to help/resolve it?

Alex

wildernesswomen · 10-31-2009, 03:29 PM

Yes, extremely painful!!
Do Not Wait!
Get in right away and get fitted for orthotics, they help tons. Get a new pair every year.
I had total relief for 4yrs from it until last month, don't know what they do when it flairs back up. It seems to return with a vengeance.
It totally sucks!
I find putting the heel in ice for 30min at night before bed, keeps you from falling on your face in the morning when your foot hits the floor..........

Best of Luck!

bwese · 10-31-2009, 04:46 PM

I always hear a commercial on KFAB about the Good feet store in Omaha concerning plantar fasciitis and how they are the cat's meow for taking care of it and any other feet issues.

LundLover · 10-31-2009, 05:12 PM

Doctor gave me some good stretches to do. It really helped me.

skeeter85 · 10-31-2009, 05:18 PM

It sounds like amputation is the only logical cure.

I suggest you get in right away to have that done.

As I've said before, I'm not a doctor, but I play one on the internet.

**CanoeGuru** · 10-31-2009, 08:37 PM

I've dealt with those for years and years. Flared up right after high school and I dealt with it throughout the military and ever since. I've had cortisone shots in my heels, physical therapy, shoe inserts, etc. There's only one thing I've found that works: my Vasque hiking footwear (one pair lower top hiking shoes and one pair Sundowner all-leather backpacking boots). The board last in those shoes is super stiff, making it essentially lift the back of your foot for you every time you take a step and easing a ton of the pressure from your feet with each step you walk. I wore these shoes for years, standing on my feet all day on the sales floor where I work, and I stopped having such horrible foot pain once I started wearing those shoes. They're recommended by the American Podiatric Association, too. I also, on top of everything else, have arthritis in my feet, but when I'm going to be on my feet for long periods, I wear my Vasques, and I have no trouble with my feet afterwards.

jarredbehrendt · 10-31-2009, 09:49 PM

See a pediatrist, get insoles and that will greatly help your Fasciitis. As far as your bone spurs, they may require surgery if they are real bad.

I dont have any spurs but the insoles (hard plastic ones) have greatly helped my feet, in fact I no longer have a problem with it.

**MA Machine** · 10-31-2009, 10:32 PM

Get surgery right away. Insoles and special shoes just put off the inevitable. My wife played the shoes and insert game for several years. She had the surgery on both feet 5 years ago and is spur free and lovin' it.

uglymike · 11-01-2009, 04:27 PM

Surgery. I couldn't walk for about a week after, been fine since. That was about 20 years ago.

UKcat · 11-03-2009, 04:33 PM

Not to contradict anything that anyone else has already said, but I had plantar fasciitis and was having quite a bit of pain in my heels and feet in general. I really struggled with finding good shoes with decent arch support, and comfortable, too. My doctor recommended that I try over the counter inserts before going to the more expensive alternatives.

I bought a couple of pairs of the Dr. Scholl's back pain inserts and have been MAJORLY happy with the results. Make sure to stay with fairly sturdy shoes that give your foot some support and slap those babies in and go. They run about $10 - $12 a pair, but if you get the same results I did, it is a cheap way to find out if they will work for you.

One note though, when I wear tennis shoes a couple of days in a row or just soft, flexible shoes, I will feel it flair back up. As we age and gain a little weight, I think we just put more pressure on our feet and need the sturdier footwear.

Just my two cents...

10-31-2009, 01:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alex T. Alex T. has no status. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: under the doors of a laydown blind Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 4,793 Thanks: 0 Thanked 408 Times in 277 Posts	Plantar Fasciitis and heel spurs........ Anyone have these problems and what have you done to help/resolve it? Alex

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LundLover LundLover is wishin' he was fishin' Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 4,137 Thanks: 102 Thanked 84 Times in 68 Posts	Doctor gave me some good stretches to do. It really helped me. __________________ There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it!

10-31-2009, 05:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
skeeter85 skeeter85 is winter blows Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 970 Thanks: 231 Thanked 284 Times in 186 Posts	It sounds like amputation is the only logical cure. I suggest you get in right away to have that done. As I've said before, I'm not a doctor, but I play one on the internet. __________________ dave Tell a man there are 100 billion stars in the universe and he will believe you. Tell a man a bench has wet paint and he'll have to touch it to be sure.

10-31-2009, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
CanoeGuru CanoeGuru is wishing to be outdoors. Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,691 Thanks: 73 Thanked 159 Times in 112 Posts	I've dealt with those for years and years. Flared up right after high school and I dealt with it throughout the military and ever since. I've had cortisone shots in my heels, physical therapy, shoe inserts, etc. There's only one thing I've found that works: my Vasque hiking footwear (one pair lower top hiking shoes and one pair Sundowner all-leather backpacking boots). The board last in those shoes is super stiff, making it essentially lift the back of your foot for you every time you take a step and easing a ton of the pressure from your feet with each step you walk. I wore these shoes for years, standing on my feet all day on the sales floor where I work, and I stopped having such horrible foot pain once I started wearing those shoes. They're recommended by the American Podiatric Association, too. I also, on top of everything else, have arthritis in my feet, but when I'm going to be on my feet for long periods, I wear my Vasques, and I have no trouble with my feet afterwards. __________________ "Survival depends on being able to suppress anxiety and replace it with calm, clear, quick and correct reasoning..." -Sheck Exley

10-31-2009, 09:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
jarredbehrendt jarredbehrendt is hoping to find some time to get out soon! Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha, NE for now.... Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 496 Thanked 357 Times in 267 Posts Blog Entries: 66	See a pediatrist, get insoles and that will greatly help your Fasciitis. As far as your bone spurs, they may require surgery if they are real bad. I dont have any spurs but the insoles (hard plastic ones) have greatly helped my feet, in fact I no longer have a problem with it. __________________ Fish when you can...... Work when you have to.

10-31-2009, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
wildernesswomen wildernesswomen is /are always Tripping on Mother Nature...........!! Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: outdoors in Neb or at the cabin in the Northwoods........ Posts: 187 Thanks: 134 Thanked 45 Times in 30 Posts	Yes, extremely painful!! Do Not Wait! Get in right away and get fitted for orthotics, they help tons. Get a new pair every year. I had total relief for 4yrs from it until last month, don't know what they do when it flairs back up. It seems to return with a vengeance. It totally sucks! I find putting the heel in ice for 30min at night before bed, keeps you from falling on your face in the morning when your foot hits the floor.......... Best of Luck!

10-31-2009, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
bwese bwese has no status. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NE Posts: 92 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 6 Posts	I always hear a commercial on KFAB about the Good feet store in Omaha concerning plantar fasciitis and how they are the cat's meow for taking care of it and any other feet issues.

10-31-2009, 10:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
MA Machine MA Machine is wondering if he should put away his boat or not 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lincoln NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,195 Thanks: 615 Thanked 806 Times in 460 Posts	~!! Get surgery right away. Insoles and special shoes just put off the inevitable. My wife played the shoes and insert game for several years. She had the surgery on both feet 5 years ago and is spur free and lovin' it. __________________ The art of conversation is, like, kinda dead and stuff.

11-01-2009, 04:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
uglymike uglymike has no status. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 143 Thanks: 14 Thanked 31 Times in 23 Posts	Surgery. I couldn't walk for about a week after, been fine since. That was about 20 years ago.

11-03-2009, 04:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
UKcat UKcat is either fishing, or dreaming about fishing. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northwest O Posts: 211 Thanks: 40 Thanked 83 Times in 49 Posts	Not to contradict anything that anyone else has already said, but I had plantar fasciitis and was having quite a bit of pain in my heels and feet in general. I really struggled with finding good shoes with decent arch support, and comfortable, too. My doctor recommended that I try over the counter inserts before going to the more expensive alternatives. I bought a couple of pairs of the Dr. Scholl's back pain inserts and have been *MAJORLY* happy with the results. Make sure to stay with fairly sturdy shoes that give your foot some support and slap those babies in and go. They run about $10 - $12 a pair, but if you get the same results I did, it is a cheap way to find out if they will work for you. One note though, when I wear tennis shoes a couple of days in a row or just soft, flexible shoes, I will feel it flair back up. As we age and gain a little weight, I think we just put more pressure on our feet and need the sturdier footwear. Just my two cents... __________________ UKcat My greatest fear is that when I die, my wife will sell all my fishing equipment for what I told her I paid for it. Last edited by UKcat; 11-03-2009 at 04:35 PM..

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