Thank you so much for your advice. My pain is finally going away. My calf muscles were just too tight. Working on them and wearing zero drop shoes has helped me walk again in my bare feet, especially in the morning! 😊
This doctor speaks the truth, at least based on my own experience. The conventional advice was completely ineffective for me. I had plantar fasciitis several times during the 10 years leading up to my switch to naturally shaped, minimalist shoes. In the 7 years since they became my exclusive footwear, I have never had it again, and the increasing pain from neuromas that was making it hard to walk disappeared as well. My toes are now well-splayed, and I walk pain-free at age 65.
Hi Dr. Angela, my $300+ pair of Frye boots are NOT narrow in the toe box. When I use to have plantar fasciitis, those boots would severely aggravate my Plantar Fasciitis. I went for several weeks of PT, which did not seem to help much. I also saw a foot doctor who provided some major relief by taping my foot. After the tape was removed a week later the pain came back at the same level from the PF. Unfortunately both the Dr. and the Physical therapist never took the time to consider that the continued aggravation was being caused by my $300+ pair of boots. Finally after changing shoes the pain started to go away and I was able to slowly heal. I work at a desk job. Again, the boots are not narrow in the toe box. They are an attractive looking brown leather boot with a toe box similar to an army boot. Anyway, I hope information like this can be published in a medical journal, because many times I think the root cause is the shoes the person is wearing.
Yes, I LOVE frye boots, however, they do not have a wide enough toe box to allow for proper toe splay. I'm so glad you figured that out. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Let me know if I can help in any way. Dr. Angela
She's exactly right! I'm 54 and started wearing wide toe box and zero heel drop shoes 4 months ago and my hip pain has virtually disappeared. Also noticed my balance is so much better! Learned the reasons why in this video - thanks Doc!
That’s really promising, as when I developed Plantar Fasciitis about six months ago, I took advice and regrettably bought loads of orthotic insoles and three pairs of expensive boots and shoes with lots of cushioning in the sole. My PF not only failed to heal, but has become worse and more painful over time. I’ve now started walking barefoot in the house, spreading my toes and going back to standard insoles in my flat shoes and boots. My bad foot is already feeling a bit better and I’m planning to try some wide toe box, zero-drop boots to see if this helps. I pray it does, as hiking is my favourite hobby.
Hi Angela. I just want to say a big THANK YOU for providing such excellent information. I have been following your advice for awhile now shortly after I was first diagnosed with PF. I was initially worried that I would have to stop wearing my barefoot shoes as I was told I needed 'supportive' shoes. However, after following all of your exercises and great advice, my PF has completely gone and am so happy I can continue to enjoy going barefoot! This all makes sense and wish it was mainstream information.
I agree, you have helped me to heal, Dr Angela! Understanding what to do and WHY, in such clear instruction, has been life changing. Thank you so much!
I keep searching for something it’s going to help me been stretching it’s not working got expensive shoes still burning and jabbing really need something to work over two years now
I'm sorry about your pain. Make sure your new shoes are widest at the toe (Altras, Xero Shore), and begin the strengthening and mobility protocols in my free guide. Stretching helps, but you need to be specific. Let me know if you have questions along the way. Dr. Angela www.DrAngelaWalk.com/freeguide
I ve had Plantar Fasciitis for 2 months now...I went on a trekking holiday with my son, we did 25km a day..I wore new Asics Kayano trainers, but although these are what I usually wear, I did find that they were narrow at the toes. The PF did not start till about a month later when I started walking barefoot on the beach...about 7km a day, after a week I was in so much pain on both feet. Its been 2 months now, my right foot is a lot better, my left not so much..I ve been to 2 chiropracters and 2 physios and told to do everything you say...but its very slow progress...I am wearing Vionic sandals which do help, but I ve never had this problem before, my fear is, will it go, if it does, will I get it again?
I made the mistake of wearing SOFT cushioning insoles when my Podiatrist just gave me the hard/plastic/carbon based ones. Always remove and replace insoles don't double up! However my plantar was so bad I decided to get a cortizone shot and that has helped tremendously after everything else failed, including massage, stretching, etc.
Thank you for your advice which I have been following and successfully stopped another case of PF this spring. I've been wearing Altra's and Xero shoes for years but got lazy this spring and started wearing Oofas after my runs and got 1 pair of Altra's off eBay that didn't fit me. Needless to say, PF came back. I stopped it early thankfully. I LOVE your fascial release tool. I use it not only for my lower legs, but also for my hips and upper back. I even took it with me to the London Marathon and had no trouble with TSA.
Hi, Kim! I’m so happy you are on the mend. I use my tool everywhere! I play a ton of pickleball and my arms, elbows, knees and feet get attention with my tool each week! Thanks for sharing. Dr. A
Do you have any suggestions for having this discussion with my podiatrist and Physical therapist? In the past I have felt like their suggestions make things worse. How do I tell them I want to try your methods which are opposite of theirs and have them work with me on it?
Great question. You might start with expressing that you want to address the underlying cause and not focus on short-term band-aids such as orthotics or pain remedies. Ask for targeting strengthening and flexibility protocols to improve foot strength and calf and ankle mobility. Don't mention you found this video on you tube 😆 They may not receive that well. Ha! Take a look at my guide for other suggestions. Some sufferers find they are able to resolve PF at home. www.drangelawalk.com/freeguide
Hi there Doc! I'm now into my 8th month of PF... First 5 to 6 months were bearable, but form June onwords it has been complete hell for me. Massage, Anti inflamatory drugs, Corticoid infiltration (did absolutely nothing in my case), ice, daily stretching, etc, etc... Over the past two weeks, i've completed 4 sessions of shockwave therapy which had few to zero result. I spend the day at the beach (soft sand) yesterday, and got home aching badly from my PF... I'm getting kind of desperate by now.... I'm buying one of those 5 toe shoes from Vibram, to see if it somehow helps... Thanks for the great video ;-)
I’m sorry you’ve been dealing with this for so long. And I see you discovered none of those remedies work. I think shockwave therapy is affective, however, it’s only symptom relief. I hope you will try the strengthening and mobility protocols in my free guide. It’s the only way to tackle this condition. I am an advocate of Vibram. Be mindful they are minimalist shoes and can take transition time. Let me know if I can help Dr. Angela.
So i was told to use insole because of my high arch and to get rid of my zero drop altras and buy brooks shoes. I tossed the brooks but still have insole should i toss that as well? This week out of nowhere i have pain again on back of heal. Just want the real answer. Thanks
Altras are the best shoes for PF. Even if you have high arches, insoles are not the solution. You would need to slowly transition out of the insoles. Strengthen your feet with the protocols in my free guide. I hope this helps. Dr. Angela
❤I really like this Doctors analogies and references to simple things we can relate to.Like her comments on all these poorly designed shoes and inserts I really like her term temporary cure to a permanent problem.. the proof is in the pudding as the old saying goes. Thank you, doctor.
I would start with a transition shoe. One with zero drop and wide toe box, but still has cushioning. Altra or Top Athletic are good options. Dr. Angela
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc thank you. Of course the challenge is that I live in Africa and can't find where to purchase. I tend to walk barefoot at home but that is too painful .
This may seem a stupid question, but if I were to buy something like the Vivobarefoot, or any of these minimalist-style shoes/boots, what socks should you wear?
Great question. Socks can compress your toes too if they are too tight. Toe socks help to provide space between your toes. Something like these would work. Dr. Angela amzn.to/49jBrG6
Dr. Walk, You mentioned in the video that one of the causes of PF is degeneration of the collagen. Where in the foot is the collagen and what causes the degeneration of the collagen?
Loss of blood supply to the feet causes degeneration of the collagen fibers found in the soft tissues of the feet. Most often caused by wearing footwear that compresses the toes. Good question. Dr. A
Hi Dr. Angela, so my foot doctor had me customize orthotics. They do give me some relief, like you said this is temporary relief which I agree. If I buy one of the shoe brand you recommend, do I still use my orthotics on the new shoes?
Great question. Yes, I would wear the orthotics in the beginning, but slowly begin to transition out of them. Perform the exercises in my free guide and the fascial release technique. As your feet get stronger, give up the orthotics and start to walk barefoot more for strength
hello again Dr. I downloaded your free guide and thank you for this and you're giving me more information than my foot doctor. Your shoes brand recommendation are almost flat shoes, these are the type of shoes that my foot doctor had told me to avoid. @@theplantarfasciitisdoc
I have been wearing Xero shoes for years, but only developed plantar fasciitis a couple of months ago. Shouldn't my feet have been strong enough after years of wearing minimal shoes? I am temporarily wearing shoes with more support but which also allow for natural toe spread (Vionic sandals, sides are open), and would love to get back into my Xeros sometime soon. I have been doing some foot strengthening exercises (I learned from a physical therapist who is also a proponent of barefoot/minimal footwear) but recovery is still very slow. Just downloaded your free guide and hope I find some good tricks in there!
Yes, that can be confusing. Stronger feet are less likely to develop PF, however, there are other causes. It could be from calf inflexibility or limited ankle dorsiflexion. Or it could be fascial adhesions. I address both of these in my guide. Let me know if you have questions along the way. Dr. Angela
Totally agree I am Wearing work boots 10 hour shift all the time on my toes it’s devastating painful it’s deadly for all workers who work for amazon I have terrible pain
Ugh! You are right. There are options for work boots that are widest at the toe. Xero Shoes has a hiking/work boot. I'll link those for you below. Do you need steel toe?? If you aren't addressing your footwear, your PF will never resolve. Dr. Angela xeroshoes.com/go/plantarfasciitisdoc
Hi, I started to wonder how to prevent the pain that started to appear in an another heel. I’ve noticed that my other heel also started to ache after I developed plantar fasciitis in my first leg. How can I prevent that?
Hi! Good question. Well, one of the most common causes of PF is restricted and inflexible muscles and fascia. It can be confusing when you are in pain. I would consider transitioning to functional footwear that is widest at the toe and maybe try a warm epsom salt twice per day until symptoms diminish. Begin the strengthening and mobility protocols in my guide. Let me know if I can help. Dr. Angela
Hi Doctor. I wear Altras with insoles . I'm Not happy with my custom insoles. I've never need them before . My orthopaedist said I should wear them for treatment. What do they think of Strasbourg socks and nightsplints. I have the feeling as if the Strasbourg socks in particular not only stretch the plantar fascia but over time to an overstretch of the muscles in the arch of the foot, which you are permanently stretched. I would be happy to receive an answer in this regard. Greetings from Germany , Thomas .
Orthotics may be helpful short-term, but will not correct your PF and only further weaken your feet. I'm so happy to see you are wearing Altras. Slowly transition our of your foot orthotics and begin the exercises and fascial release technique in my free guide. Reach out to me anytime along the way Dr. Angela
Regarding the socks and night splints. They also may provide temporary relief, but real correction only comes with strength and mobility protocols outlined in my free guide. I hope this helps. Dr. A
Dr. Angela, I have a complex problem in the size of my feet. I’ve always worn narrow size shoes. Otherwise I walk out of them and I’m constantly gripping them to even make them stay on. A lot of the wide toebox shoes are wide overall and they just don’t fit me. While I know that at least athletic type shoes can be cinched up as needed, I need to have dress shoes that I can wear. I’ve even had planner fasciitis surgery, but I know that it’s a lifelong challenge to keep it from coming back. It rears its ugly head from time to time.
You may try stretching or massaging your feet before you take the first step in the morning. Also, once you strengthen your arches with the exercises in my guide you will have less morning pain. Dr. Angela
Thank you SO much for letting me know. Our tech team shifted some things around. Can't tell you how much I appreciate the message. Here it is... www.DrAngelaWalk.com/freeguide
PF can absolutely be corrected. Start the exercises and fascial release technique in my free guide. Let me know if you have questions. I'm happy to help . Dr. Angela' www.theplantarfasciitisguide.com
@@JaneLawn-t3d please take a look at my free guide. Transition to a pair of Altras and start my exercises and fascial release. Follow me here to learn more. Dr. Angela. www.theplantarfasciitisguide.com
Watch your worn out shoes from the bottom (under the ball of the foot close to the big toe), where the foot starts pushing to the inner side while walking also watch the inside of the shoe if it starts to widen, what makes your foot slides left and right. Those are killers to your feet and causes Plantar Fasciitis over time especially if you walk a lot or stand for long periods of time. Keep your feet in a good well balanced comfortable shoes that protects your feet from all sides, the moment they start to worn out, stop using them.
This is the best 4 minutes on PF advice on UA-cam. It boggles my mind how many literal foot doctors don’t know or understand this, as well as the countless therapists, doctors, chiropractors on UA-cam. If you ask 100 people you’ll get 100 different responses. I believe in the wide toe box, flexible, no raised heel, no toe spring. It’s frustrating for me though because I have to wear steel toed shoes for work and as of yet, there’s little to no options. I am stuck wearing a relatively narrow toe box even though I completely understand it’s what’s causing my pain
I feel optimistic that after watching this video I have been approaching things all wrong. I am a Dental hygienist for the last 40 years. I stand a lot when I work and I suffer from constant pain and burning in my feet. Is burning a symptom of planter fasciitis? No one can help me😢
Yes, burning can be consistent with PF. I would consider a pair of Altras since you are on your feet so much. Also, start the strengthening and mobility protocols in my free guide. You will find more information that is conflicting with everything that you have read. Be sure to reach out to me with any questions Dr. Angela.
I cannot tell you how you have already changed my life. I feel like i'm headed in the right direction after dealing with pain longer than I can Even remember. Thank you!
@@shellym.4335 thank you so much for sharing this. This means so much to me. Be consistent with the strengthening and mobility protocols in my God. Transition to a pair of Altras or Xero shoes. Please reach out to me with any questions. Dr. Angela.
Yes, flat feet are completely capable of becoming strong and functioning normal. Try the strengthening and mobility protocols in my guide. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to help. Dr. A
Night splints can help decrease morning pain, but they do not have long-term effects on the correction of PF. Focus on the strengthening and mobility protocols in my free guide. Dr. Angela www.DrAngelaWalk.com/freeguide
Thank you so much for your advice. My pain is finally going away. My calf muscles were just too tight. Working on them and wearing zero drop shoes has helped me walk again in my bare feet, especially in the morning! 😊
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this. Dr. Angela
This doctor speaks the truth, at least based on my own experience. The conventional advice was completely ineffective for me. I had plantar fasciitis several times during the 10 years leading up to my switch to naturally shaped, minimalist shoes. In the 7 years since they became my exclusive footwear, I have never had it again, and the increasing pain from neuromas that was making it hard to walk disappeared as well. My toes are now well-splayed, and I walk pain-free at age 65.
Thank you for sharing this. Good for You! Dr. Angela
Hi Dr. Angela, my $300+ pair of Frye boots are NOT narrow in the toe box. When I use to have plantar fasciitis, those boots would severely aggravate my Plantar Fasciitis. I went for several weeks of PT, which did not seem to help much. I also saw a foot doctor who provided some major relief by taping my foot. After the tape was removed a week later the pain came back at the same level from the PF. Unfortunately both the Dr. and the Physical therapist never took the time to consider that the continued aggravation was being caused by my $300+ pair of boots. Finally after changing shoes the pain started to go away and I was able to slowly heal. I work at a desk job. Again, the boots are not narrow in the toe box. They are an attractive looking brown leather boot with a toe box similar to an army boot. Anyway, I hope information like this can be published in a medical journal, because many times I think the root cause is the shoes the person is wearing.
Yes, I LOVE frye boots, however, they do not have a wide enough toe box to allow for proper toe splay. I'm so glad you figured that out. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Let me know if I can help in any way. Dr. Angela
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc , Thank you.
She's exactly right! I'm 54 and started wearing wide toe box and zero heel drop shoes 4 months ago and my hip pain has virtually disappeared. Also noticed my balance is so much better! Learned the reasons why in this video - thanks Doc!
Thanks for sharing your experience, Meg! Dr. A
That’s really promising, as when I developed Plantar Fasciitis about six months ago, I took advice and regrettably bought loads of orthotic insoles and three pairs of expensive boots and shoes with lots of cushioning in the sole. My PF not only failed to heal, but has become worse and more painful over time. I’ve now started walking barefoot in the house, spreading my toes and going back to standard insoles in my flat shoes and boots. My bad foot is already feeling a bit better and I’m planning to try some wide toe box, zero-drop boots to see if this helps. I pray it does, as hiking is my favourite hobby.
Hi Angela. I just want to say a big THANK YOU for providing such excellent information. I have been following your advice for awhile now shortly after I was first diagnosed with PF. I was initially worried that I would have to stop wearing my barefoot shoes as I was told I needed 'supportive' shoes. However, after following all of your exercises and great advice, my PF has completely gone and am so happy I can continue to enjoy going barefoot! This all makes sense and wish it was mainstream information.
Hi, Sara! I can't tell you how much it means to me for you to share this! You did the work! Bravo! Dr. Angela
I agree, you have helped me to heal, Dr Angela! Understanding what to do and WHY, in such clear instruction, has been life changing. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the video. Can you link the study that shows that plantar fasciitis is not caused by inflammation? thanks!
Absolutely! This really isn't new information. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to help!
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12756315/
I keep searching for something it’s going to help me been stretching it’s not working got expensive shoes still burning and jabbing really need something to work over two years now
I'm sorry about your pain. Make sure your new shoes are widest at the toe (Altras, Xero Shore), and begin the strengthening and mobility protocols in my free guide. Stretching helps, but you need to be specific. Let me know if you have questions along the way. Dr. Angela
www.DrAngelaWalk.com/freeguide
Thank you so much for helping me
I ve had Plantar Fasciitis for 2 months now...I went on a trekking holiday with my son, we did 25km a day..I wore new Asics Kayano trainers, but although these are what I usually wear, I did find that they were narrow at the toes. The PF did not start till about a month later when I started walking barefoot on the beach...about 7km a day, after a week I was in so much pain on both feet. Its been 2 months now, my right foot is a lot better, my left not so much..I ve been to 2 chiropracters and 2 physios and told to do everything you say...but its very slow progress...I am wearing Vionic sandals which do help, but I ve never had this problem before, my fear is, will it go, if it does, will I get it again?
I made the mistake of wearing SOFT cushioning insoles when my Podiatrist just gave me the hard/plastic/carbon based ones. Always remove and replace insoles don't double up! However my plantar was so bad I decided to get a cortizone shot and that has helped tremendously after everything else failed, including massage, stretching, etc.
I'm glad you have gotten some relief! Dr. Angela
Thank you for your advice which I have been following and successfully stopped another case of PF this spring. I've been wearing Altra's and Xero shoes for years but got lazy this spring and started wearing Oofas after my runs and got 1 pair of Altra's off eBay that didn't fit me. Needless to say, PF came back. I stopped it early thankfully. I LOVE your fascial release tool. I use it not only for my lower legs, but also for my hips and upper back. I even took it with me to the London Marathon and had no trouble with TSA.
Hi, Kim! I’m so happy you are on the mend. I use my tool everywhere! I play a ton of pickleball and my arms, elbows, knees and feet get attention with my tool each week! Thanks for sharing. Dr. A
Wow! I had no idea. I thought icing and taking an anti-inflammatory helped. And I never even thought about my running shoes. Super helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment, Kim! Dr. A
Do you have any suggestions for having this discussion with my podiatrist and Physical therapist? In the past I have felt like their suggestions make things worse. How do I tell them I want to try your methods which are opposite of theirs and have them work with me on it?
Great question. You might start with expressing that you want to address the underlying cause and not focus on short-term band-aids such as orthotics or pain remedies. Ask for targeting strengthening and flexibility protocols to improve foot strength and calf and ankle mobility. Don't mention you found this video on you tube 😆 They may not receive that well. Ha! Take a look at my guide for other suggestions. Some sufferers find they are able to resolve PF at home.
www.drangelawalk.com/freeguide
Hi there Doc! I'm now into my 8th month of PF... First 5 to 6 months were bearable, but form June onwords it has been complete hell for me. Massage, Anti inflamatory drugs, Corticoid infiltration (did absolutely nothing in my case), ice, daily stretching, etc, etc...
Over the past two weeks, i've completed 4 sessions of shockwave therapy which had few to zero result. I spend the day at the beach (soft sand) yesterday, and got home aching badly from my PF...
I'm getting kind of desperate by now.... I'm buying one of those 5 toe shoes from Vibram, to see if it somehow helps...
Thanks for the great video ;-)
I’m sorry you’ve been dealing with this for so long. And I see you discovered none of those remedies work. I think shockwave therapy is affective, however, it’s only symptom relief. I hope you will try the strengthening and mobility protocols in my free guide. It’s the only way to tackle this condition. I am an advocate of Vibram. Be mindful they are minimalist shoes and can take transition time. Let me know if I can help Dr. Angela.
Hey, how are you feeling now? How is your condition now?
So i was told to use insole because of my high arch and to get rid of my zero drop altras and buy brooks shoes. I tossed the brooks but still have insole should i toss that as well? This week out of nowhere i have pain again on back of heal. Just want the real answer. Thanks
Altras are the best shoes for PF. Even if you have high arches, insoles are not the solution. You would need to slowly transition out of the insoles. Strengthen your feet with the protocols in my free guide. I hope this helps. Dr. Angela
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc thank you i am on it and look forward to a more comfortable life!
❤I really like this Doctors analogies and references to simple things we can relate to.Like her comments on all these poorly designed shoes and inserts I really like her term temporary cure to a permanent problem.. the proof is in the pudding as the old saying goes. Thank you, doctor.
Thank you!!
How do you begin wearing flat hard shoes when it is still so painful? The exercises I have started yes some are helping. thank you.
I would start with a transition shoe. One with zero drop and wide toe box, but still has cushioning. Altra or Top Athletic are good options. Dr. Angela
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc thank you. Of course the challenge is that I live in Africa and can't find where to purchase. I tend to walk barefoot at home but that is too painful .
This may seem a stupid question, but if I were to buy something like the Vivobarefoot, or any of these minimalist-style shoes/boots, what socks should you wear?
Great question. Socks can compress your toes too if they are too tight. Toe socks help to provide space between your toes. Something like these would work. Dr. Angela
amzn.to/49jBrG6
Dr. Walk,
You mentioned in the video that one of the causes of PF is degeneration of the collagen. Where in the foot is the collagen and what causes the degeneration of the collagen?
Loss of blood supply to the feet causes degeneration of the collagen fibers found in the soft tissues of the feet. Most often caused by wearing footwear that compresses the toes. Good question. Dr. A
The other shoes I’ve found helpful and a good looking versatile shoe are Lems (the chillum model is my fave)
I absolutely love Lems. Play pickleball in the primal zen! Thanks for sharing
Hi Dr. Angela, so my foot doctor had me customize orthotics. They do give me some relief, like you said this is temporary relief which I agree. If I buy one of the shoe brand you recommend, do I still use my orthotics on the new shoes?
Great question. Yes, I would wear the orthotics in the beginning, but slowly begin to transition out of them. Perform the exercises in my free guide and the fascial release technique. As your feet get stronger, give up the orthotics and start to walk barefoot more for strength
hello again Dr. I downloaded your free guide and thank you for this and you're giving me more information than my foot doctor. Your shoes brand recommendation are almost flat shoes, these are the type of shoes that my foot doctor had told me to avoid. @@theplantarfasciitisdoc
I have been wearing Xero shoes for years, but only developed plantar fasciitis a couple of months ago. Shouldn't my feet have been strong enough after years of wearing minimal shoes? I am temporarily wearing shoes with more support but which also allow for natural toe spread (Vionic sandals, sides are open), and would love to get back into my Xeros sometime soon. I have been doing some foot strengthening exercises (I learned from a physical therapist who is also a proponent of barefoot/minimal footwear) but recovery is still very slow. Just downloaded your free guide and hope I find some good tricks in there!
Yes, that can be confusing. Stronger feet are less likely to develop PF, however, there are other causes. It could be from calf inflexibility or limited ankle dorsiflexion. Or it could be fascial adhesions. I address both of these in my guide. Let me know if you have questions along the way. Dr. Angela
Totally agree I am
Wearing work boots 10 hour shift all the time on my toes it’s devastating painful it’s deadly for all workers who work for amazon I have terrible pain
Ugh! You are right. There are options for work boots that are widest at the toe. Xero Shoes has a hiking/work boot. I'll link those for you below. Do you need steel toe?? If you aren't addressing your footwear, your PF will never resolve. Dr. Angela
xeroshoes.com/go/plantarfasciitisdoc
Hi, I started to wonder how to prevent the pain that started to appear in an another heel. I’ve noticed that my other heel also started to ache after I developed plantar fasciitis in my first leg. How can I prevent that?
I would begin the protocols in my free guide. The first step is to get the right shoes. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/freeguide
Hi, I’m 18 months in, both feet are badly affected, put on 3 stone, but my question is this; why am I repeatedly told to stretch an inflamed tendon?
Hi! Good question. Well, one of the most common causes of PF is restricted and inflexible muscles and fascia. It can be confusing when you are in pain. I would consider transitioning to functional footwear that is widest at the toe and maybe try a warm epsom salt twice per day until symptoms diminish. Begin the strengthening and mobility protocols in my guide. Let me know if I can help. Dr. Angela
Can I have the guide please
Of course! Thanks for asking. Dr. Angela
www.DrAngelaWalk.com/freeguide
This sounds like hope! How can I get your guide?
Hi, Nancy! www.theplantarfasciitisguide.com
Let me know if you have questions. I'm happy to help. Dr. Angela
Hi Doctor. I wear Altras with insoles .
I'm Not happy with my custom insoles.
I've never need them before . My orthopaedist said I should wear them for treatment.
What do they think of Strasbourg socks and nightsplints. I have the feeling as if the Strasbourg socks in particular not only stretch the plantar fascia but over time to an overstretch of the muscles in the arch of the foot, which you are permanently stretched. I would be happy to receive an answer in this regard.
Greetings from Germany , Thomas .
Orthotics may be helpful short-term, but will not correct your PF and only further weaken your feet. I'm so happy to see you are wearing Altras. Slowly transition our of your foot orthotics and begin the exercises and fascial release technique in my free guide. Reach out to me anytime along the way Dr. Angela
www.theplantarfasciitisguide.com
Regarding the socks and night splints. They also may provide temporary relief, but real correction only comes with strength and mobility protocols outlined in my free guide. I hope this helps. Dr. A
Dr. Angela, I have a complex problem in the size of my feet. I’ve always worn narrow size shoes. Otherwise I walk out of them and I’m constantly gripping them to even make them stay on. A lot of the wide toebox shoes are wide overall and they just don’t fit me. While I know that at least athletic type shoes can be cinched up as needed, I need to have dress shoes that I can wear.
I’ve even had planner fasciitis surgery, but I know that it’s a lifelong challenge to keep it from coming back. It rears its ugly head from time to time.
I hear this often. Altra actually has a "slim fit" style for foot types just like you. Take a look and let me know what you think. Dr. A
Opinion on not walking barefoot first thing in the morning when there is pain on the first step out of bed?
You may try stretching or massaging your feet before you take the first step in the morning. Also, once you strengthen your arches with the exercises in my guide you will have less morning pain. Dr. Angela
The free guide site is not working
Thank you SO much for letting me know. Our tech team shifted some things around. Can't tell you how much I appreciate the message. Here it is...
www.DrAngelaWalk.com/freeguide
Hi doc i have plantar fasctis from 3 years... I tried evrything but failed.... Can it be cured with time or not?
PF can absolutely be corrected. Start the exercises and fascial release technique in my free guide. Let me know if you have questions. I'm happy to help . Dr. Angela'
www.theplantarfasciitisguide.com
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc ok doc ♥️
End of my tether with PF what yo do next ? Jane
@@JaneLawn-t3d please take a look at my free guide. Transition to a pair of Altras and start my exercises and fascial release. Follow me here to learn more. Dr. Angela.
www.theplantarfasciitisguide.com
Watch your worn out shoes from the bottom (under the ball of the foot close to the big toe), where the foot starts pushing to the inner side while walking also watch the inside of the shoe if it starts to widen, what makes your foot slides left and right. Those are killers to your feet and causes Plantar Fasciitis over time especially if you walk a lot or stand for long periods of time. Keep your feet in a good well balanced comfortable shoes that protects your feet from all sides, the moment they start to worn out, stop using them.
Thanks for sharing! It sounds like you have some experience with this! Dr. A
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This is the best 4 minutes on PF advice on UA-cam. It boggles my mind how many literal foot doctors don’t know or understand this, as well as the countless therapists, doctors, chiropractors on UA-cam. If you ask 100 people you’ll get 100 different responses. I believe in the wide toe box, flexible, no raised heel, no toe spring. It’s frustrating for me though because I have to wear steel toed shoes for work and as of yet, there’s little to no options. I am stuck wearing a relatively narrow toe box even though I completely understand it’s what’s causing my pain
Thank you SO much for saying this. I spend most of my time sharing with people what NOT TO DO. Dr. A
@cpnstbn1266 These are some steel toe, wide toe box options. Take a look.
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I feel optimistic that after watching this video I have been approaching things all wrong. I am a Dental hygienist for the last 40 years. I stand a lot when I work and I suffer from constant pain and burning in my feet. Is burning a symptom of planter fasciitis? No one can help me😢
Yes, burning can be consistent with PF. I would consider a pair of Altras since you are on your feet so much. Also, start the strengthening and mobility protocols in my free guide. You will find more information that is conflicting with everything that you have read. Be sure to reach out to me with any questions Dr. Angela.
I cannot tell you how you have already changed my life. I feel like i'm headed in the right direction after dealing with pain longer than I can Even remember. Thank you!
@@shellym.4335 thank you so much for sharing this. This means so much to me. Be consistent with the strengthening and mobility protocols in my God. Transition to a pair of Altras or Xero shoes. Please reach out to me with any questions. Dr. Angela.
What if you have flat feet? Is it the same ?
Yes, flat feet are completely capable of becoming strong and functioning normal. Try the strengthening and mobility protocols in my guide. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to help. Dr. A
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Transitioning to footwear that is widest at the will also help your Neuroma. Dr. A
I wonder about those socks/boots that keep your feet in a 90 degree angle while you sleep…
Night splints can help decrease morning pain, but they do not have long-term effects on the correction of PF. Focus on the strengthening and mobility protocols in my free guide.
Dr. Angela
www.DrAngelaWalk.com/freeguide