Heel Pain

[Smoggy 152]

Try swimming as an alternative. If the soles of your feet hurt like they are on fire when you first get out of bed in the morning it is likely plantar fasciitis. I have had bouts of it and wouldn't wish it on anyone, weight loss helps immensely as does trying to take it easy and stay off your feet until your soles heal up a while. My GP has tried me on various meds but they are mostly palliative and it is WL that really helps. Go and see your doctor. There are also various exercises that may help ( they do for some but didn't for me) . The first 30 lbs I took off made all the difference.

[txdee 23]

I've had plantar fascities and torn achilles heal - latter is worse! For it I did acupuncture and Arnica gel. Went to podiatrist, he wanted me to wear huge boot that just was not practical - for me. Actually, staying off of it for a while helps as much as anything, it just takes time to heal.

For both ailments, there are splint things you can wear at night that help some. I think there is a catalog called Foot Source or something like that; google websites that specialize or even Amazon carries some stuff.

Also, with torn achilles heal, you need special tennis shoes from now on that provide stabilization. I hurt mine doing Zumba! But also common with basketball and tennis, etc. (quick sideways motion).

It's hard to self-diagnose foot problems!

[mickmick 5]

I had the same problems. Mine wasnt planters fascitias. Instead I had heel spurs. I saw the xrays and sure enough I had a tiny piece of triangle shaped bone off my heel. I had to ditch all my cheap shoes and wear orthotics. I slept with a special brace called the straussberg sock ( you can order online). I had two cortisone shots and ultrasound therapy. It honestly took a year but it is better now

[ikwa 13]

i do know physical therapy will help. I had Plantars F 2 years ago and toe streaches really helped me the pediatrist gave me. I do them in bed laying down at night, flexing and curling, back and forth. Also rolling a tennis ball or can on the ground with your foot while sitting helps too. Online I think they have posted exercises for heel injury streaching exercises. best of luck! it toook me 9 months to get over the injury.