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Driving with PF

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bringer666
bringer666

Hello, I am new to this group and was hoping for some advice on driving with PF. I've had PF in my right heel for quite some time and can't seem to shake it. I've tried all the exercizes on the web but it seems to almost go away and comes back with a vengeance. One of my major hurdles is that I have about 50 minute drive to work and of course the same distance driving home. During this time my foot on the accelerator is positioned with the heel on the ground and after about 1/2 hour the pain starts to get excruciating. I'm sure that this daily aggravation is making it impossible for me to make any headway in resolving the PF. Does anybody have any suggestions on how I can drive without reinjuring myself? Any suggestions would be welcome. 

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  • ladyjack51
    ladyjack51 bringer666

    Posted

    I'm so sorry....don't know how you stand it! Mine is in my left foot but I still have to take a small pillow in the car and put that left foot on it. Even with that I have reposition it over and over so it's uncomfortable to drive for very long. You might try something soft velcroed right where your heel touches, but won't move under the pedal. Or, I have found that binding with that paper tape really helps the pain temporarily....maybe tape it up,  put your sock on over it and leave your shoe off to drive? Something about that taping that helps. Best wishes....let us know!
  • j52763
    j52763 bringer666

    Posted

    I would get yourself to the chemists and get some compression socks, I suspect most of your pain is from the foot resting as the foot 'tightens' up again on resting, which i guess is what it does as you drive, mine is the same when I'm in the car either driving or as a passenger, so stopping to get out at petrol and service stations is a bit of a hobble till the foot stretches again. PF can go away if you are good/lucky and don't over stress your foot. I had a whole 2 years being pain free, then stupidly I triggered it off again digging in the garden. I wear Padders slippers round the house which really cushion the feet as hard surfaces are a nightmare. I no longer walk barefoot and all my shoes are comfy ones with a bit of a heel. I would kiss your high heels goodbye. just be assured you are not alone.
    • bringer666
      bringer666 j52763

      Posted

      Being male, I don't have to worry about the high heels, lol. My pain seems to be the actual constant pressure of the heel on the floor of the car at that angle and of course the constant moving off the accelerator and back on the brake, etc. I have started using the cruise control as much as possible and that helps. I have just started wearing slippers as well at home because we have hardwood floors and being barefoot is aggravating the PF as well.Thanks for the idea about the compression socks. I wear orthotics in my shoes so adding anything else for cushioning is very difficult.
    • j52763
      j52763 bringer666

      Posted

      You could be a cuban heel wearer or a platform guy, lol. I find with the compression socks (buy large as they are very snug) they keep the muscle tight so it can't relax but if you put something under your heel in the car there is a danger it could hinder the peddals if it wriggles under them. You could try a big block of memory foam cut to a car mat size, bit extravagant for a footwell, but you may have to try it to find comfort and it probably won't move as it's heavy and has a non slip surface. good luck.
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