Has anyone dealt with plantar fasciitis? I've had it in my left foot for 2 weeks now, and I'm getting depressed. For the first time in my life I want to exercise, and I feel this is holding me back.

I have been bike riding and swimming to rest my foot, but i miss long walks with my husband and dogs.

I do wear proper shoes, and I've been stretching it as much as I can. It felt like it was getting better, but I played badminton with my son today and now it's super sore again....I'm so frustrated!!

So, I'm wondering...if you've had this problem, what did you do to help it feel better??

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I had it for quite awhile a couple years pre-op. My Dr recommended ASTYM therapy. Plantar fasciitis is when the plantar tendon becomes attached to the foot's facia in not so ideal ways. ASTYM therapists use tools to scrape up and down your foot basically ripping the plantar away from the facia, lengthening it. When new facia connects are made, the plantar tendon is in a lengthened state and you no long feel the pain.

I'm not going to kid you, ASTYM therapy hurts like a mo-fo, but it is only temporary. I went in for 6 sessions, I believe. Haven't had a problem since.

I have heel Spurs as well. The best thing for me was getting custom orthotic inserts for my shoes. I wore them nearly every day in the beginning, but now I can get away with wearing them 2-3 days a week without pain.

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I found a bow all leather shoe from sketchers...it is like very orthopedic with great cushion.It has helped a great deal.

I found a bow all leather shoe from sketchers...it is like very orthopedic with great cushion.It has helped a great deal.

Do you know the style name? I'd like to check them out. Thanks!

Ya, me too!!

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Sketchers all have a lot of arch support, which really helps. All of my shoes are Sketchers now. Work shoes, casual shoes, athletic shoes. Everything except my crocs which I just wear around the house for support. By doing that, I haven't had a flare up in years.

I bought Sketchers Metronome Relaxed fit.Wore it all winter.I Will find a new pair...they all have memory foam and are relaxed fit in many styles...

I bought Sketchers Metronome Relaxed fit.Wore it all winter.I Will find a new pair...they all have memory foam and are relaxed fit in many styles...heel pain is gone .It stabilizes your foot and they cushion with instep.Unbelievably comfortable.

No fun, I had plantar fasciitis last summer and my feet hurt so much I would soak them in ice baths every night. I found rolling the bottoms of my feet on a golf ball helped, too. I also went to a local running shoe store and had someone help me pick out sneakers for my foot type and under/over pronation, along with some inserts for extra padding. Eventually it felt better on its own.

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I too got sneakers and an expensive custom insert for my sneakers and ASICS sneakers kayano 21 or 22...pricey but well worth it.

Went to Roadrunners store.They are amazing.

I had that with my left foot several years ago and it lasted for what seemed like forever! I suffered for a good 18-24 months with it. My doctor prescribed Motrin, which really didn't help much. I found that crocs, with the really soft footbed was the only shoes I could tolerate. It eventually went away. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

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Ohh....real Crocs, not the cheap knock-offs.

I think the chung shi dux are even better (had real crocs before), especially the dux sensitive (I have both and the sensitive are even thicker and provide more cushioning).

I had plantar fasciitis for almost a year. I developed it from playing league tennis at least 3 times a week. The pain was excruciating. I think you will find that shoes, inserts, exercises, stretching etc. will only make it a little better over a long amount of time. The best solution is to either pop it by continuing to use it excessively or have the surgery. The surgery does the exact same thing as popping it. They go in and cut it and let it heal naturally. It will now be longer and not provide any more pain.

Here is the best part. It heals very very fast!! I was in a boot for less than a week. I was even back on the courts in around 2 to 3 weeks. My wife and another person I know also did the exact same thing with the exact same results. I guarantee, your feet will like new!! It wont matter what shoes you were at all anymore or what activities you do! No more pain since! Best thing that ever happened to my foot!!

I had it and used a tennis ball to run around my foot. It quickly settled down.

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I have been fighting something similar to this for a yr and a half...Baxter's-itis.....my Dr gave me a script for custom inserts but recommended not getting them until I have lost most of my weight....I also bought some shoes that a lot of Nurses wear and they are so comfy and cute...Alegria