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sally32103
sally32103

Just wanted to say hi to fellow PF sufferers mine started about 4/5 years ago but then eased off. I was fine until about 4 months ago and it has returned worse than it ever was before. I am trying to keep up with stretching and have started trying a roller and all kinds of inserts. I find the harder insoles seem to make it more painful the gel ones help a little. Its so nice to have found this group as i felt so alone as nobody i speak to about it knows what it is i look forward to reading what tips and advice others can recommend.

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  • david12541
    david12541 sally32103

    Posted

    I find it difficult finding a cause for pf flareups. Maybe walking too far in shoes with little support or being careless when stepping onto a kerb. Just that dull throbbing ache you hope will go away but just gets worse and worse.

    If you look through previous posts you will see a wide variety of relief suggestions and I would say that anything hard in the shoes is a no no. You must chuck out the vans, converse, flipflops and all other non-supportive footwear. It must cushion and surround the heel and support the arch.

    Good quality trainerrs, Crocs, and gel inserts are the way to go. Calf stretching is a good preventative but can worsen a pf episode, a large dose of anti-inflammatories can help although again  some work better than others for different people.

    Taping can seem to work but I have not tried it and suggest you look up references for it. 

    Good luck!

  • Chrisy
    Chrisy sally32103

    Posted

    Hi. I find firm hard berkinstock sandals have been my lifesavers. I have found that the pf subsided when I wore them. It took a few weeks to get used to them but they definitely helped.Very supportive. My husband and brother-in-law both wear them for the same reason and swear by them.
    • sally32103
      sally32103 Chrisy

      Posted

      Thank you i will look into them especially with fingers crossed summer coming up. Thank you for replying smile
  • sparkle1
    sparkle1 sally32103

    Posted

    go soft as possible on the feet...  SKetchers go walk ... you cant beat them...

    ​freeze wine bottle coolers and stick them over your feet is good too.

  • david12541
    david12541 sally32103

    Posted

    I said that pf can be very different (apart from the terrible pain) in terms of preventation and while Skechers GoWalk are really comfortable shoes, I wore them continuously for four days and believe they caused a pf flare up that fortunately only lasted a week or so.

    Generally the advice is that if the shoe is soft enough to bend completely in half, it will not give enough supprt. Every weekend I give tours over some very uneven, cobbled type ground covering about five miles. This hasn't (fingers crossed) given me apart from 3 or 4 sessions when I couldn't walk due to pf, much problem and I wear Timberland or DR Martin boots with gel heel supports, or Asics Gel trainers.

    Birkenstocks I agree can be good because although quite a firm footbed, they do have both very supportive heel cups, and arch support.

    I also wear Reebok Easytone/Trimtone trainers that are very supportive.

    • sparkle1
      sparkle1 david12541

      Posted

      i agree with the Asics trainers - but my orthopod told me they had to be 'nimbus' ones which help me too.
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