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As long as you are having pretty constant pain with walking, you need to try to do these at least 2-3 times a day. Once it starts to feel better, you can drop down to once a day, and then once every other day. The best time to stretch for plantar fasciitis is in the morning before you even walk on your feet. Good luck!!
Hi doctor Jo, does that mean that plantar fasciitis isn't always permanent? Can someone with plantar fasciitis get back to running or martial arts without it being dangerous or painful or is it always recommended to do non inpact sport once you have plantar fasciitis? What are your thoughts? Thanks
AskDoctorJo Seems like the first thing my Doc told me to do ...'ice'...only made it worse! "If that dont work , go to therapy" she said. It seems to be coming along with your stretching treatment. Thanks a bunch. They say each case is different. I will not be going to any therapist because every time I have ever went to them they never really helped. Except one time. They told me a knee therapy the day I was released telling me I was healed, They never practiced the stunt while I was in therapy. Go figure. Thanks again for your efforts to help people without taking all our money. I am so tired of being raped from medical practicianers.
I had injection about 9 mths ago and touch wood completely pain free. It’s a terrible thing to have I tried everything until I found out from a stranger who asked why I was walking like I was she actually guessed I had planter faciaitis think I spelt it wrong lol. She recommended asking doctor for injection. It really hurt tho but it worked almost straight away.
All i can say is 243 ppl with thumbs down can stick it. I’m a 47 yr old skateboarder & kept writing off my pains as a bruised heel until i looked into it more. This video gave me positive results the following morning! Will continue with multiple times a day. Thanks Dr Jo!
These stretches are so simple and easy to remember. Plantar fasciitis is so painful and I had been looking for something to help first thing in the morning, when the pain is the worst. I’m looking forward to relief! Thank you!
Hi! 2 days ago I watched this post. My pain was a 7 and I was near tears. So I dug in and did your exercises!!! And wow!!! I’m at maybe a 2 for pain if that and feel relief already. The stretching made me realize how tight my Achilles and Hamstrings were… the foot massage hit the right spots… the stair stretches were amazing! I use the water bottle and tennis ball as well to roll my foot. I will be diligent and continue with your plan! I’m a retired Nurse, I walk approximately 5 miles a day and do 8 flights of stairs and don’t want to quit! Thank you… your plan is amazing! God bless you ❤
You're welcome!! I hope they continue to help. Also if you shower in the morning, it might be best to stretch after you shower because the warm water will help loosen up the muscles before you stretch. Good luck!!
Hello found your video helpful as I am a left foot Plantar Fasciitis suffer however my pain is in my heel. Would these exercises be helpful before bedtime as well. I sleep in a boot to hold my foot in a 90 degree angle in a relaxed state,….this does help, I am able to walk right away when i get up. Thank you for the knowledge.
Really enjoyed the practical and easy to use tips for treating plantar fasciitis. The frozen water bottle idea is brilliant - inexpensive and accessible! It was also helpful to see and hear an explanation of what is causing the pain and how the stretches can alleviate it. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I just recently started experiencing plantar fasciitis. It's so incredibly painful. I'm 37 but sometimes I'm limping around like a person in their 90's! I've been doing the ice bottle water exercise, but will try the rest of these!
Very true. When your tibialis muscles (the ones that get irritated with shin splints) are not working normally, you don't get a proper heel strike with your foot, which unfortunately can cause plantar fasciitis. Check out my shin splints videos and hopefully you will feel better soon!! Good luck!!
Thank you. Two months ago I ran uphill too soon and too fast so I got plantar fasciitis I did these stretches and after one month it was healed. Thank you, I appreciate you. You are amazing helping a lot of people. God bless you richly. Have a great day.
Hi, after a few days of doing the 1st, the last exercise, the foot massage you show in the video alongside with stretching the hip flexors as I saw in another video (not from Doctor Jo) I can say that I'm a lot better from my heel pain. It really worked, thanks a lot Doctor Jo.
Everybody this is the REAL DEAL. I did these stretches once and the pain went down significantly and the next day almost nothing. I can finally rest and get up without pain! Omg I did not believe this would work, I was in pain for almost a month, diagnosed with planar fascia. These first two days have been amazing, I can't imagine how great I'll feel keeping this up for a week. THANK YOU
Have they done x-rays to see if you have a bone spur as well? Sometimes with plantar fasciitis, you can also have a bone spur. Often you can go to PT and they can do ultra sound and iontophoresis which can break up the bone spur without surgery. I hope this helps!! Good luck!!
Ha! I guess that is a very good point!! You can stretch it some before you walk to the fridge with the other stretches first...or walk on your toes! I hope it helps!! Good luck!!
So glad I found this. Been battling plantar fasciitis for 1 year. My podiatrist performed dry needling in December and I had some relief for 3 months, but the pain is back and constant. I have been a walker/jogger and haven't been able to do this for months. Hoping these exercises will help. Do you have a suggestions as to how many times a day to stretch? Or should I do it whenever the heel aches? Thanks again for posting this video.
Thanks DR. Joe, I went from running 18 to 22 miles a week from being cripple. Had pain in the past but would go away after a week or two but this time it was longer and more painfull. Done the stretch, took a while for the pain to go completely away and no running for three months just climb a lot of stairs at work to replace the running....thank u...
This is the best video I have found for plantar fasciitis. These exercises are easy & actually work! (And I love your assistant Bailey!) Thanks Dr. Jo!
Very well explained, simple and easy to practice at home, I've been suffering from this from time to time, a couple of months ago I had to stay home for about 3 days, I could not walk at all, the pain was back so I ended up here, thx for posting
Thank you for this video. I just got this pain in ball of foot rather suddenly when I got up the other morning. I mentioned it to a nurse and she said I most likely have this PlantarFascitis. Gave me those excerises. I will do them and hope it helps. My pain is not in heel it is ball of foot.
Great videos Dr Jo! Information is power! Watched your Sciatica video & I must say I've had more relief from your videos in the past few days than I've had from my doctor in the past 5 years. Thank you...and Bailey.
Thank you! I've 58 and a personal trainer and just started to have some heel pain after hiking. I don't think it's plantar fasciitis yet but I'm listening to this pain. Is it true that this can be a symptom of mesopause, shoes, age in general? I LOVE the frozen water bottle and your puppy! Thank you for your great videos.
This pain is so severe and your lessons are so helpful to me. Hopefully my pain vanishes forever because I loose my senses when the pain comes up. Thanks once again.
i first checked your video about the tens machine and now the one about PF which is my present problem ,could you possibly issue a video about the use of tens in order to reduce the pain in case of PF .thank you for your site it is very helpful as i am living in a place where there is not therapist
I had Patello femoral syndrome and when I went to the doctor, i was told that it's biomechanical and people who over protonate when walking are prone to shin splints and plantar fasciitis as well. I have had all of these over the years.. insoles really help and getting a good assessment
@@lavayuki I used to have shin splints and a few days ago, plantar fasciitis. It sucks especially when I'm walking to the bathroom in the mornings while dealing with the sharp pain. Is this like a permanent thing to people who get it?
Thank you so much! You are the best! With my HMO, it takes weeks before I can see my primary physician. In the present time I can't afford a PPO. Then weeks usually after that to see a referral for something that I will need like a podiatrist and/or physical therapist. In the meantime, in pain and unable to do all my usual errands. I did though make an appointment with my primary physician. In the meantime, I went to youtube and thankfully found your video. I can already see immediately that I am doing better implementing your tips. Thank you so much for helping us All!
Thank you! I started longboarding after a looong break and the foot I push with is killing me! Hopefully this helps. Will give it a try. Oh and it looks like Bailey is shaking off a mean hangover.
Great video. I'm 70 and just started to feel some shooting pain into my foot and I noticed when I stepped out of bed in the morning, getting the dog feed, I felt some pain in the left heel area. I'm believe I'm beginning to develop Plantar Fasciitis and this is exactly what I suspected I needed to do to get back to "normal". The right exercises and foot massage. Better to get started now on preventive medicine than wait till later.
Really loved the frozen water bottle idea. When I saw that icing would help I was thinking I'd have to park my foot on a bag of frozen peas while at the computer. Might even be able to use the frozen water battle idea at work during the day. Thank you for such a great video :)
Thanks Dr. Jo. You were great help when I had a problem with knee pain, so when I saw you had help for plantar fasciitis, I knew this was the video I wanted to watch.
Thank you so much! My plantane frenchfriitis feels so much better now!! Seriously tho! I am wearing custom orthotics from the Good Feet Store and I'm slowly getting acclimated (got them for my PF) but in between, I still have pain as I'm getting used to it. These stretches and exercises help
Caps NZ How about 4 yrs? Started out as bone spurs, then my heel had calcified. None of them knew a darn thing. I went to an ortho dr., and she told me what it was. The whole foot is in pain and it radiates into my legs. When I walk it feels like a hip hop walk. Oh, she did tell me to do stretching. I am waiting for surgery on my right knee but this is just horrible. If you do not mind responding do you get a bright red semi ring on both heels? When I get up at night my feet look as if they are glowing. You?
@@sparx180 Hi. Did the ortho dr say how it happened so that you don't re-injure? I am hoping to be put on a waiting list to see one, but I've been dealing with this for a year now and nothing seems to help. If you don't mind my asking, is the knee surgery to fix your foot pain? I wish you all the best.
@@hayzzelnt I am booked in for surgery on my left knee. I went to the ortho dr and he said I can give you cortisone for $20.00 or Durolane for $450.00 That darn shot aggravated my left side, leg, back and rib cage. Complained about it went to hosp to explain. He said oh what can we do give you a physical and xray, too much time and left the room. I must have been shell shocked bcs I said nothing. Anyhow going to this place now that sells orthotics and they recommended I get a pair, which I did but they have not arrived yet. I do sleep with a pillow under my knees and put Voltaren on my bright red heels. I think the orthotics will help (I pray). More depth to them. Don't wear shoes that you can literally bend in half. At the end of the foot where the heel takes a dip that is where the pain is coming from but awakening in the morn, ee gads, it is horrible. I take 2 puffs of THC at bedtime and that helps a lot. Here I am yapping on, no the surgery is for my knee pain. Had the left done 4 yrs ago. Hope this helps in a small way. Thank you.
I will be doing these treatments first thing tomorrow morning, and i will be doing them 2-3 times a day for a weak or two depending on the progress. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the tips my partner was just diagnosed with this and since I am the unofficial family nurse and message therapist I figured it would be good to see what I can do to help relieve some of the pain.
Very helpful thank you so much. The massaging in your video was the most immediate aid! I already do a bunch of stretches. I have been seeing a PT and he hasn’t “had the time to help my feet, because I am hyper mobile, get injuries easily, and have too much going on”. Grateful:)
Hi is been a couple days now and I feel lost of pain when I wake up.i watch ur video and as you did the exercise I did it my self and I felt so much pain but relief . I usually have so much pain in thr morning but I am going to do those exercises in the morning and see what happen thank u so much for takeing the time to post this videos helps lots of people like my thank u dr jo
Great video ! I hurt my heel about 2 or 3 months ago and have just been living with the pain. Didn't know about these kind of exercises and stretches cause I never had this before. I have one of those 3 legged battery operated palm messager's I got at Bed, Bath and Beyond and use one of the 3 legg's to really push and message those muscle's and it has helped wonderfully ! Now I am walking with almost no pain thanks to you. I do your exercise's every morning and afternoon ! Thanks !!!
Thanks (!), Doctor Joe, for the highly valuable therapeutic demonstrations these videos provide, and for being such a generous soul. My favorite would have to be the "Bailey Chin Stretch."
I've recently had surgery in both my feet for hallux limitus. Since the surgery I have pain in my feet. Mainly around the heel area. It gets to the point where its almost to painful to rest my foot on the floor at all they have to be raised. This only started after the surgery. Some of the exercises you have demonstrated such as the first one where you use a dog lead or a belt around the toes I cant do because of the arthritis in my big toes. It feels like the surgery has completely shifted the way I walk and put all my weight on to my heel.
Hello Doctor Jo I subscribed during the first video of yours I watched . Just wanted to mirror what other commenters have said and say thank you . Your stretching videos and your explanation of why the stretches are beneficial are a great help . Thank you Dr Jo . Stay safe be well and take care ❤️🖖👍
Have you had a chance to check your blood pressure? Have you had any increased sweating or shortness of breath? Most likely it is something you injured while working out, but you should not waste any time if you are having ANY other symptoms.
Great Information. I would like some information on how to get rid of tendinitis in my right elbow. I have had an injection and it helped so much but the stiffness and pain came back in about 3-4 weeks.
Thanks Doc, been going to PT and I know some of the stretches, but not the ice, very informative and I will up the stretching. I have had it very bad for about 3 months now
Thank you! I needed this I’ve gained so much weight during quarantine and it has taken a toll on my feet to the point where I can’t walk, I went to the Er and the doc told me I have plantar fasciitis, I have to walk again so I’m going to start my at home physical therapy by doing these exercises!
Hi ! Thank you very much for the streches they really help! Do you have any exercises for bunions after surgery? I have had a bunion surgery and now Im having pains under my big foot and fascia...Thanks a lot!
You're welcome! I don't have any specifically for bunions right now, but I do have several more for the foot and plantar fascia area. You can find all my videos on my channel: th-cam.com/users/askdoctorjo
Hi Doctor Jo I am having plantar fasciitis since April 2019 which I am managing by rest and stretches. When I showed to orthopaedic five months back I was diagnosed with varicose veins and spider veins too. He gave me some pain killers and advised me to wear compression stockings all the time. Whenever I have to stand more my right leg calf muscles become as tight as stone and even the upper bone of lower leg starts paining . Please advise what more exercises should I do?
Very very good video. My pain started out exactly as you said. First thing in the morning and even in the early stages of me having it it soon disappeared even if I didn’t do these exercises and massage. I have a rubber spiked (soft spikes) roller which I use for my heel. I do that as much as I can each day on each foot BUT now the pain is constant. I can even feel it throbbing in my feet as I lay down and if I sit a while during the day like on a break at work or suchlike the pain gets really bad. It doesn’t affect my toes or arch. Just my heels only. 🥺
Plantar fasciitis started suddenly for me two weeks ago after my regular short run of about 3 miles. Wow what a relief to have this video for the help of dealing with the pain and recovery. thanks so much.
Oh I have such severe pain since last night I couldn’t sleep and the pain is severe and unberablei I’m keep on trying these excercises hoping the pain will eventually stop!! Thank you 👏
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Is it possible to have both feet? Plantar facs. in both feet simultaneously
Thanks, dr Jo
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As long as you are having pretty constant pain with walking, you need to try to do these at least 2-3 times a day. Once it starts to feel better, you can drop down to once a day, and then once every other day. The best time to stretch for plantar fasciitis is in the morning before you even walk on your feet. Good luck!!
Hi doctor Jo, does that mean that plantar fasciitis isn't always permanent? Can someone with plantar fasciitis get back to running or martial arts without it being dangerous or painful or is it always recommended to do non inpact sport once you have plantar fasciitis? What are your thoughts? Thanks
It's not always permanent. With the right treatment, it is possible to get back to normal activities.
I do not know what I would do without people like you taking the time to share your wisdom. God bless you
Thank you! Good luck!
AskDoctorJo Seems like the first thing my Doc told me to do ...'ice'...only made it worse! "If that dont work , go to therapy" she said. It seems to be coming along with your stretching treatment. Thanks a bunch. They say each case is different. I will not be going to any therapist because every time I have ever went to them they never really helped. Except one time. They told me a knee therapy the day I was released telling me I was healed, They never practiced the stunt while I was in therapy. Go figure. Thanks again for your efforts to help people without taking all our money. I am so tired of being raped from medical practicianers.
Jeffrey Kuhn I am glad you are feeling a little better with the exercises. I hope you continue to get better!
I had injection about 9 mths ago and touch wood completely pain free. It’s a terrible thing to have I tried everything until I found out from a stranger who asked why I was walking like I was she actually guessed I had planter faciaitis think I spelt it wrong lol. She recommended asking doctor for injection. It really hurt tho but it worked almost straight away.
Jeffrey Kuhn - very well said 👏👏
thanks, my feet, ankles and shins are in pain! I work in my shop and it's a concrete floor so that's a major cause, nice channel by the way
All i can say is 243 ppl with thumbs down can stick it. I’m a 47 yr old skateboarder & kept writing off my pains as a bruised heel until i looked into it more. This video gave me positive results the following morning! Will continue with multiple times a day. Thanks Dr Jo!
You're welcome!
I'm looking forward to trying these stretches. My feet hurt everyday!👍
Has this advice helped you long term?
Plantain french fries are the worst!!! 🤣
Thanks Dr Jo!!
These stretches are so simple and easy to remember. Plantar fasciitis is so painful and I had been looking for something to help first thing in the morning, when the pain is the worst. I’m looking forward to relief! Thank you!
You're welcome! I hope they help.
Hi! 2 days ago I watched this post. My pain was a 7 and I was near tears. So I dug in and did your exercises!!! And wow!!! I’m at maybe a 2 for pain if that and feel relief already. The stretching made me realize how tight my Achilles and Hamstrings were… the foot massage hit the right spots… the stair stretches were amazing! I use the water bottle and tennis ball as well to roll my foot. I will be diligent and continue with your plan! I’m a retired Nurse, I walk approximately 5 miles a day and do 8 flights of stairs and don’t want to quit! Thank you… your plan is amazing! God bless you ❤
You're welcome, and thanks! Glad they are helping.
You're welcome!! I hope they continue to help. Also if you shower in the morning, it might be best to stretch after you shower because the warm water will help loosen up the muscles before you stretch. Good luck!!
Hello found your video helpful as I am a left foot Plantar Fasciitis suffer however my pain is in my heel. Would these exercises be helpful before bedtime as well. I sleep in a boot to hold my foot in a 90 degree angle in a relaxed state,….this does help, I am able to walk right away when i get up. Thank you for the knowledge.
How often would you recommend this stretching & icing during A DAY?
You're welcome. They might help before bed, and when you first get up in the morning. Therapeutic exercises can be done 1-3 times a day.
I love the simplicity of your instructions.
Thanks.
Really enjoyed the practical and easy to use tips for treating plantar fasciitis. The frozen water bottle idea is brilliant - inexpensive and accessible! It was also helpful to see and hear an explanation of what is causing the pain and how the stretches can alleviate it. Thank you!
You're welcome! Good luck.
Thank you so much! I just recently started experiencing plantar fasciitis. It's so incredibly painful. I'm 37 but sometimes I'm limping around like a person in their 90's! I've been doing the ice bottle water exercise, but will try the rest of these!
You're welcome! I hope they help.
How is your pain now dale walker
Very true. When your tibialis muscles (the ones that get irritated with shin splints) are not working normally, you don't get a proper heel strike with your foot, which unfortunately can cause plantar fasciitis. Check out my shin splints videos and hopefully you will feel better soon!! Good luck!!
i suffered shin splints for years, and then they stppped and plantar fasciitis replaced it on the same foot....
Thank you. Two months ago I ran uphill too soon and too fast so I got plantar fasciitis I did these stretches and after one month it was healed. Thank you, I appreciate you. You are amazing helping a lot of people.
God bless you richly.
Have a great day.
You're welcome, and thanks.
Very helpful advice. A doctor with a good sense of humour is a blessing. 🙏😊
Thanks!
You're welcome, and thank you for your support!
Hi, after a few days of doing the 1st, the last exercise, the foot massage you show in the video alongside with stretching the hip flexors as I saw in another video (not from Doctor Jo) I can say that I'm a lot better from my heel pain. It really worked, thanks a lot Doctor Jo.
You're welcome.
Everybody this is the REAL DEAL. I did these stretches once and the pain went down significantly and the next day almost nothing. I can finally rest and get up without pain! Omg I did not believe this would work, I was in pain for almost a month, diagnosed with planar fascia. These first two days have been amazing, I can't imagine how great I'll feel keeping this up for a week. THANK YOU
You're welcome.
Have they done x-rays to see if you have a bone spur as well? Sometimes with plantar fasciitis, you can also have a bone spur. Often you can go to PT and they can do ultra sound and iontophoresis which can break up the bone spur without surgery. I hope this helps!! Good luck!!
Ha! I guess that is a very good point!! You can stretch it some before you walk to the fridge with the other stretches first...or walk on your toes! I hope it helps!! Good luck!!
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So glad I found this. Been battling plantar fasciitis for 1 year. My podiatrist performed dry needling in December and I had some relief for 3 months, but the pain is back and constant. I have been a walker/jogger and haven't been able to do this for months. Hoping these exercises will help. Do you have a suggestions as to how many times a day to stretch? Or should I do it whenever the heel aches? Thanks again for posting this video.
Thanks DR. Joe, I went from running 18 to 22 miles a week from being cripple. Had pain in the past but would go away after a week or two but this time it was longer and more painfull. Done the stretch, took a while for the pain to go completely away and no running for three months just climb a lot of stairs at work to replace the running....thank u...
You're welcome.
This is the best video I have found for plantar fasciitis. These exercises are easy & actually work! (And I love your assistant Bailey!) Thanks Dr. Jo!
You're welcome! 🐾
Yes, definitely!! You can also use a golf ball or racquet ball!!
Pitch perfect! Not too anatomical, just good clear instructions. Lovely voice too.
Thanks!
These stretches have been so helpful in reducing pain!
thanks u said it straightforward without wasting my time which three previous videos did completely
You're welcome.
Very well explained, simple and easy to practice at home, I've been suffering from this from time to time, a couple of months ago I had to stay home for about 3 days, I could not walk at all, the pain was back so I ended up here, thx for posting
I am also having wot should I do plz help
Thanks Doctor Jo for your stretching exercises. I have recommended lots of my patients and almost all of them get good results
You're welcome.
You're welcome!!! I hope it helps!!
Thank you for this video. I just got this pain in ball of foot rather suddenly when I got up the other morning. I mentioned it to a nurse and she said I most likely have this PlantarFascitis. Gave me those excerises. I will do them and hope it helps. My pain is not in heel it is ball of foot.
You're welcome.
You're welcome!! Good luck!!
Wow it’s nice to see you’re still liking comments & responding 9 years later.
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Great videos Dr Jo! Information is power! Watched your Sciatica video & I must say I've had more relief from your videos in the past few days than I've had from my doctor in the past 5 years. Thank you...and Bailey.
+Isabell Lindsay You're welcome! I'm glad they helped!
Thank you! I've 58 and a personal trainer and just started to have some heel pain after hiking. I don't think it's plantar fasciitis yet but I'm listening to this pain. Is it true that this can be a symptom of mesopause, shoes, age in general? I LOVE the frozen water bottle and your puppy! Thank you for your great videos.
You're welcome, and thanks! 🐾 It's possible to be from those, but more likely from the hike and maybe overworking/stretching the tissue.
This pain is so severe and your lessons are so helpful to me. Hopefully my pain vanishes forever because I loose my senses when the pain comes up. Thanks once again.
Clara cooky You're welcome! I'm glad they have helped. Good luck!
i first checked your video about the tens machine and now the one about PF which is my present problem ,could you possibly issue a video about the use of tens in order to reduce the pain in case of PF .thank you for your site it is very helpful as i am living in a place where there is not therapist
These are all wonderful and easy to do (gently)! the 30 sec hold is good to know-I haven't iced. You & asst Bailey are so helpful!
Thanks! 🐾
i have this badly and it seems to go along with shin splints
What is shin splints? is it some kind of treatment, sorry for being novice but going through this pain right now.
@@khandelwalgautam it is pain in the shins
I had Patello femoral syndrome and when I went to the doctor, i was told that it's biomechanical and people who over protonate when walking are prone to shin splints and plantar fasciitis as well. I have had all of these over the years.. insoles really help and getting a good assessment
@@lavayuki I used to have shin splints and a few days ago, plantar fasciitis. It sucks especially when I'm walking to the bathroom in the mornings while dealing with the sharp pain. Is this like a permanent thing to people who get it?
Good information on how to stretch before starting the day's activity.
Thank you so much! You are the best! With my HMO, it takes weeks before I can see my primary physician. In the present time I can't afford a PPO. Then weeks usually after that to see a referral for something that I will need like a podiatrist and/or physical therapist. In the meantime, in pain and unable to do all my usual errands. I did though make an appointment with my primary physician. In the meantime, I went to youtube and thankfully found your video. I can already see immediately that I am doing better implementing your tips. Thank you so much for helping us All!
You're welcome! I'm glad it's helping.
You're such a lovely person. Thank you!
Thanks, and you're welcome!
I know she's smart, professional and pretty too
Thanks. Clear instructions. I look forward to less pain in the morning.
You're welcome.
Thank you! I started longboarding after a looong break and the foot I push with is killing me! Hopefully this helps. Will give it a try. Oh and it looks like Bailey is shaking off a mean hangover.
I am crying out of pain till now ,I did all your tips, feeling relaxed ,you are great, may God bless you
Thanks!
Louanne - I would be happy to tell him that it is the husband's responsibility to do the massage at least twice a day :-) Thanks for commenting!!
Great video. I'm 70 and just started to feel some shooting pain into my foot and I noticed when I stepped out of bed in the morning, getting the dog feed, I felt some pain in the left heel area. I'm believe I'm beginning to develop Plantar Fasciitis and this is exactly what I suspected I needed to do to get back to "normal". The right exercises and foot massage. Better to get started now on preventive medicine than wait till later.
Thanks. I hope they help.
Really loved the frozen water bottle idea. When I saw that icing would help I was thinking I'd have to park my foot on a bag of frozen peas while at the computer. Might even be able to use the frozen water battle idea at work during the day. Thank you for such a great video :)
You're welcome! Good luck!
Thanks Dr. Jo. You were great help when I had a problem with knee pain, so when I saw you had help for plantar fasciitis, I knew this was the video I wanted to watch.
You're welcome.
how do I get to the freezer first thing in the morning (to get the frozen water bottle) without walking!? ;)
@@limoni.bakery put it in a cooler with ice by your bed before you go to sleep
That's why Baily 🐕 was there, to go get it for you.
That only works if you are not single. Lol
Crawl...
I would send husband, but I am up much earlier. I will try it with the ice if it hurts during the day.
Yes can you show a video on self resisted ankle dorsiflexion- right & left foot??? Where you use foot as an anchor???
Tennis ball feels really good to roll your foot out on
Please some day try golf ball also.
Thank you so much! My plantane frenchfriitis feels so much better now!!
Seriously tho! I am wearing custom orthotics from the Good Feet Store and I'm slowly getting acclimated (got them for my PF) but in between, I still have pain as I'm getting used to it. These stretches and exercises help
You're welcome!
Thank you for the help.
I'm glad you liked it! I hope it helps. Good luck!!
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Ok, I'll go get it checked :) thank you once again. Have a great day gorgeous :)
thanks so for this video. Will definitely be using these exercises, Thanks Doctor Jo! 🙂
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I’ve had this for 3 weeks now, it’s crippling
Sorry to hear. Hopefully the above will help.
Caps NZ How about 4 yrs? Started out as bone spurs, then my heel had calcified. None of them knew a darn thing. I went to an ortho dr., and she told me what it was. The whole foot is in pain and it radiates into my legs. When I walk it feels like a hip hop walk. Oh, she did tell me to do stretching. I am waiting for surgery on my right knee but this is just horrible. If you do not mind responding do you get a bright red semi ring on both heels? When I get up at night my feet look as if they are glowing. You?
@Jay M Thanks. Going for orthotics and I sleep in bed with ice packs on my feet. Great nights sleep. Aaargh!
@@sparx180 Hi. Did the ortho dr say how it happened so that you don't re-injure? I am hoping to be put on a waiting list to see one, but I've been dealing with this for a year now and nothing seems to help. If you don't mind my asking, is the knee surgery to fix your foot pain? I wish you all the best.
@@hayzzelnt I am booked in for surgery on my left knee. I went to the ortho dr and he said I can give you cortisone for $20.00 or Durolane for $450.00 That darn shot aggravated my left side, leg, back and rib cage. Complained about it went to hosp to explain. He said oh what can we do give you a physical and xray, too much time and left the room. I must have been shell shocked bcs I said nothing. Anyhow going to this place now that sells orthotics and they recommended I get a pair, which I did but they have not arrived yet. I do sleep with a pillow under my knees and put Voltaren on my bright red heels. I think the orthotics will help (I pray). More depth to them. Don't wear shoes that you can literally bend in half. At the end of the foot where the heel takes a dip that is where the pain is coming from but awakening in the morn, ee gads, it is horrible. I take 2 puffs of THC at bedtime and that helps a lot. Here I am yapping on, no the surgery is for my knee pain. Had the left done 4 yrs ago. Hope this helps in a small way. Thank you.
Thank you for your You Tube about Plantar Fasciitis. I had big pain full. Today i am working to to the same exercise to perovent the pain.
I hope the help! Good luck!
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I will be doing these treatments first thing tomorrow morning, and i will be doing them 2-3 times a day for a weak or two depending on the progress. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for the tips my partner was just diagnosed with this and since I am the unofficial family nurse and message therapist I figured it would be good to see what I can do to help relieve some of the pain.
Melissa Tapia You're welcome! I hope they help!
Very helpful thank you so much. The massaging in your video was the most immediate aid! I already do a bunch of stretches. I have been seeing a PT and he hasn’t “had the time to help my feet, because I am hyper mobile, get injuries easily, and have too much going on”. Grateful:)
You're welcome. Glad it helped.
Hi is been a couple days now and I feel lost of pain when I wake up.i watch ur video and as you did the exercise I did it my self and I felt so much pain but relief .
I usually have so much pain in thr morning but I am going to do those exercises in the morning and see what happen thank u so much for takeing the time to post this videos helps lots of people like my thank u dr jo
Great video ! I hurt my heel about 2 or 3 months ago and have just been living with the pain. Didn't know about these kind of exercises and stretches cause I never had this before. I have one of those 3 legged battery operated palm messager's I got at Bed, Bath and Beyond and use one of the 3 legg's to really push and message those muscle's and it has helped wonderfully ! Now I am walking with almost no pain thanks to you. I do your exercise's every morning and afternoon ! Thanks !!!
What’s your advice for basketball athletes with plantar fasciitis throughout the season? Do these stretches help to keep me in season?
Thanks (!), Doctor Joe, for the highly valuable therapeutic demonstrations these videos provide, and for being such a generous soul. My favorite would have to be the "Bailey Chin Stretch."
CrooningForLeftovers You're welcome, and thank you! Good luck!
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I've recently had surgery in both my feet for hallux limitus. Since the surgery I have pain in my feet. Mainly around the heel area. It gets to the point where its almost to painful to rest my foot on the floor at all they have to be raised. This only started after the surgery. Some of the exercises you have demonstrated such as the first one where you use a dog lead or a belt around the toes I cant do because of the arthritis in my big toes. It feels like the surgery has completely shifted the way I walk and put all my weight on to my heel.
Love you! Your short instructions keep me on the go.
Very useful information. I have incredible cramping pain in my arches that sometimes makes it difficult to sleep. Any relief at all is what I need.
I hope these help! This video might also give you some relief: www.askdoctorjo.com/content/stop-toe-cramps-foot-cramps Good luck!
Hello Doctor Jo I subscribed during the first video of yours I watched . Just wanted to mirror what other commenters have said and say thank you . Your stretching videos and your explanation of why the stretches are beneficial are a great help . Thank you Dr Jo . Stay safe be well and take care ❤️🖖👍
You're welcome, and thanks!
Dr Jo, your brilliant! I have lots of muscle issues from various injuries & find you so helpful; along with Molly & Bailey! Thank you.
Thanks, and you're welcome! I have such wonderful assistants :-)
Do you have excercise for gluteal tendopathy.please
Have you had a chance to check your blood pressure? Have you had any increased sweating or shortness of breath? Most likely it is something you injured while working out, but you should not waste any time if you are having ANY other symptoms.
Great Information. I would like some information on how to get rid of tendinitis in my right elbow. I have had an injection and it helped so much but the stiffness and pain came back in about 3-4 weeks.
Lyn Collins Thanks! These might help: www.askdoctorjo.com/content/elbow-pain Good luck!
Thanks Dr.Jo for showing the excercise how to recover Plantar Fascilitis as now I'm having this pain in my right foot I feel very depress.
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Thanks so much, plantar fasciitis is so very painful and anything new is much appreciated.
You're welcome! Good luck!
Thanks Doc, been going to PT and I know some of the stretches, but not the ice, very informative and I will up the stretching. I have had it very bad for about 3 months now
Steve Callan You're welcome! I hope it continues to get better. Good luck!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and humor. Very clear and concise explanations.
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Very nicely explained - thanks so much ......I got this problem from playing tennis .........Jay from Australia
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Thank you, you most likely saved me a Doctors visit, tried some of these stretches and it really helps.
You're welcome. Glad it helps!
Thank you! I needed this I’ve gained so much weight during quarantine and it has taken a toll on my feet to the point where I can’t walk, I went to the Er and the doc told me I have plantar fasciitis, I have to walk again so I’m going to start my at home physical therapy by doing these exercises!
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Very helpful simple exercises for a very painful problem. 😊
Hi ! Thank you very much for the streches they really help! Do you have any exercises for bunions after surgery? I have had a bunion surgery and now Im having pains under my big foot and fascia...Thanks a lot!
You're welcome! I don't have any specifically for bunions right now, but I do have several more for the foot and plantar fascia area. You can find all my videos on my channel: th-cam.com/users/askdoctorjo
Thank you, Dr. Jo! Your video was helpful! Thank you for sharing! ☺
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Hi Doctor Jo I am having plantar fasciitis since April 2019 which I am managing by rest and stretches. When I showed to orthopaedic five months back I was diagnosed with varicose veins and spider veins too. He gave me some pain killers and advised me to wear compression stockings all the time. Whenever I have to stand more my right leg calf muscles become as tight as stone and even the upper bone of lower leg starts paining . Please advise what more exercises should I do?
You have a gift of teaching...thank you
Thanks, and you're welcome 😁
Thanks for the info, my feet were in terrific pain just morning because I overdid it walking yesterday. I have planters fasciitis and heel Spurs.
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how long it takes to heal?
ty. I have this issue as a runner and pains me I cant run mich now I will try these methods.
+Dan K You're welcome! I hope they help.
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I am suffering from this now and it’s super painful. Definitely going to try these massages
Very very good video. My pain started out exactly as you said. First thing in the morning and even in the early stages of me having it it soon disappeared even if I didn’t do these exercises and massage. I have a rubber spiked (soft spikes) roller which I use for my heel. I do that as much as I can each day on each foot BUT now the pain is constant. I can even feel it throbbing in my feet as I lay down and if I sit a while during the day like on a break at work or suchlike the pain gets really bad. It doesn’t affect my toes or arch. Just my heels only. 🥺
Sounds like a heel spur
Plantar fasciitis started suddenly for me two weeks ago after my regular short run of about 3 miles. Wow what a relief to have this video for the help of dealing with the pain and recovery. thanks so much.
You're welcome. Good luck.
lo pondremos en práctica doc, gracias...........para que el dolor se vaya tal como llegó
+Rodrigo Muñoz Toscano ¡De nada! Buena suerte.
10 years after this video was released here I am. my podiatrist recommended this exercises.
Thank U Dr Jo im going to try this for a while and see what happens because my pain in unbearable... Many Thanks
michelle cupido You're welcome! I hope they help. Good luck!
Thanks Dr.Jo for your presentation. They are simple exercises and easy to follow .I will try them to ease the pain on my foot.
Oh I have such severe pain since last night I couldn’t sleep and the pain is severe and unberablei I’m keep on trying these excercises hoping the pain will eventually stop!! Thank you 👏
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Thank u so much for this video you really saved me and now I can go back to work!
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I think it is worth a try. Good luck!!