"Some of our astute followers have noticed me slurring my words. I am not drunk but working with Brad, it would be justifiable! I had 6 infected cysts removed from my mouth (noncancerous), & I have residual scar tissue and numbness. I will try to do better. Thanks. Bob"
I think this is my first comment ever on TH-cam! I had plantar fasciitis for YEARS and tried so many things. What fixed it for me, practicality overnight, was a sports masseuse who found that the bones on TOP of my foot were locked up. She massaged them and got them moving again. The next day I was nearly pain free, then completely pain free the day after, and it never came back. That was probably a decade ago. So for all of you suffering, try massaging and getting more mobility in the top of your foot, too.
I am SO THRILLED that I discovered your videos. I'm mid 60s and suddenly developed Plantar Fasciitis in May 2023. I was going nuts for week trying to find a way to help it feel better because staying off my feet wasn't an option and I was in a LOT of pain. Then I discovered your vid showing how to use Kinesiology tape. I immediately ordered some and started using it right away in late July. I'd tried other 'solution'...so what's one more to try! Now, just a few weeks later...the pain is GONE! I also bought the book you suggested to see about helping my lower back pain with this tape. But I'm SO THRILLED that I can now walk around without pain and also take my dogs for a walk again...no more pain! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Bob and Brad- I went to an actual irl physical therapist and three chiropractors and my general doctor as well as a deep tissue medical masseuse and out of all these medical people, YOU GUYS have been the MOST HELPFUL in helping me understand and fix various problems-like lower back pain, neck pain, knee pain, foot pain, sleep posture issues, sitting posture issues, walking properly issues, proper shoe issues and etc. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HARD WORK IN SHARING YOUR INFORMATION FOR FREE ON HERE AND I sincerely wish you many blessings and prosperity and good health for you and your loved ones for now and your future. You have no idea how important your work on here is for people who are not able to afford real helpful information like that which you provide. You are angels!
my famdoc here in ottawa canada opened an old textbook nd told me to take pix with my phone of the two pages talking about plantar fasciitis. yes i am very lucky to have a doctor but it doesnt mean their approach is professional and going the extra mile to find and solve the problem. i think i got to understand more from this particular channel. of course there is tons of doctors and therapists online with millions of views and followers bottom line business is bussiness but if its helpful the better
I suffered from plantar fasciitis for years: medication, custom orthotics, injections and PT. I was nearly crippled and my doctor was beginning to talk about the possibility of surgery. One day a student studying under my PT tried her hand at massage. I don't know what she did, but I walked out of that session with less pain than I had in months, and it got better rather quickly. I haven't had any noticeable pain since...and it's been at least 10 years! Bless her 🙏🏾
Actually I suffered from this for a whole year! No conventional pain killer or even homeopathy would stop the pain. What made it go away was an exercise with a small spiky rubber ball that I rubbed all the way up and down my aching foot in a sliding continuous movement for 5-10 minutes every day. That was key to free me from that agony!
@@Wylding756 Very sorry to say, but no! And I've been a homeopathy patient with overwhelming results since I was 20. I'm a senior now! Plantar Fasciitis was the only challenge homeopathy could not defeat.
@@BobandBrad I can't thank you enough for your always healthy and sound advice on a number of pain issues which have been solved after your recommendations! You're the best! 🤗🤗
I have been suffering with severe PF Pain since February, and I must say I tried this taping technique, and it has given me some relief, I am seeing progress, very slow. Massage has been a big help as well, but I can only do my foot and calf muscles, really need to find a way to work on my hamstrings and lower back. Now my good foot is feeling the wear and tear of carrying the weight, and if that one goes, I am toast. PF is a total nightmare on so many levels, I feel best bare foot or in Ugh boots. I had it 9 years ago and the right shoes fixed it, but not now. Stretches help as well, but don't overdo it. I know people who have suffered with PF, young, old, fat, skinny, does not matter...I also recommend eating healthy, lose weight, get plenty of sleep, and just take care of your body.....Good luck folks, PF is a Hell Ride !
I am a neuromuscular massage therapist and have had success with treating plantar fasciitis in clients when using muscle testing to restore and strengthen the neural pathways between the brain and previously non responsive/inhibited muscles. I always check the low back and hips to make sure that they are moving correctly, functional, and balanced because if not, it's unlikely your plantar fasciitis will go away for good. Once the hips and low back are functioning satisfactorily, you'll notice the feet and ankles begin to gain mobility and flexibility, and may even painlessly crack and pop as they adjust themselves with some ankle rotations and foot movements. Tight calves are very often a culprit. If they're too sensitive to massage, you should have someone hold a trigger point/tender area on the back of your calf gently and with their other hand, gently hold between your pinky and "ring toe" on the ball of your foot for a minute or so. This will drain the adrenaline from the sensitive calf muscle and allow you to massage it and will also help to relax you. You can try this on yourself if you're flexible enough to. It is often necessary to (gently) break up adhesions both on the top and bottom of your feet as well. Hope this info helps someone!
I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis since March. I had it before, recovered and went back again after jogging with my backpack full of groceries. I've been following your advise for about a week and it seems to be healing. I'll keep you posted. Thanks!
PF…8 months now. One doc says stretch, the other swears on inserts only…no stretching! The $370 insert route seems to be NOT WORKING after 3 months. I’m listening now. I’m sick and tired of limping. Great start up video.
🤣I just love you two guys! You explain everything so simply. I have had plantar fasciitis in the past because I liked to go barefoot on my tile and patio. No more buddy, I hope that never comes back. I would like to mention to people who are not as flexible like you two🙈 that instead of foot massage you can use a belt or towel. Sit up or lay down and wrap towel under your foot and pull for your strength. Also get some really good slipper with support so you won’t have to wear your shoes in the house. And the best thing now is there finally making prettier shoes with good support so we don’t have to look like our grandmothers.😮
So thankful for Oofos flip flops. I couldn’t put any weight on my foot and these shoes came to the rescue. They are the first thing I put on in the morning. Now I need to get some closed toe Oofos shoes for winter
On advice of a friend's yoga instructor I did this years ago with athletic tape. Taped for about a year and was pain-free for at least 10 years. It's coming back now so I'm taping again. Thanks for the confirmation!
Thanks guys! Great tutorial. After having had planted fasciitis so many times I can no longer afford the luxury of going barefoot on my hardwood floors. On to Booyah!
One of the worst side effects of my years’ battle with plantar was my foot compensating for the pain. All kinds of weird postures - curled toes, and walking on the outside of my foot - ensued which caused their own pain. Not to mention how this eventually radiates to a change in hip and back posture. Plantar was hell.
HELL , I also have heal pad atrophy. I lay in bed dreading getting up! I can only wear shoes.for a few hours! I found New Balance shoes for Planter Fasciitis, but I still can not walk far! Otherwise I'm in a wheel chair :( depressing he'll) :( You guys have helpful tips. Thank you! Take care Mary♡
Been doing bodywork and sports fix-it work for 25+ years and your video and advise is the best explanation and stretching protocols I've heard! Helps me, thank you
I learn so much from you two. I hope Bob is getting better. I have plantar faciliites as well as achillies tendonitus. I also have arthritus in my knees as well as my two big toe knuckles. Walking can be painful, but I strive to walk as normal as possible. I am so healthy otherwise, but the damage and pain from severe spinal stenosis in my C-spine (7 surgeries to keep me walking!) along with the pain in my feet has messed up my dance moves! Haha! Yesterday, I fell in front of the bank. I hurt my pride, as well as my body, because people actually saw me trip over "air." Although, I dislike Biden, I have sympathy for him and his unexplained falls. We become major Klutzes at this stage of life. I think my step is off due to all the body frame issues. Sigh . . . Gettng old is not for wimps!! Haha! I am 69 and feeling fine!! I keep telling myself that. Thank you for all your shows. You are entertaining as well as informative. 🤗
I had plantar faciitis for 1.5 yrs. Mostly because I was bored and did a lot of standing in art class instead of walking. I was thinking I was resting my feet. BUT... you can't do 6 hrs of standing either! My back hurt when I sat so I would stand for hours. I ended up breaking my foot and a few months of recuperation from that cured my PF. I do believe in kinesio taping. It felt completely different when my podiatrist did it than when I applied the tape. Now I have PF again so I will apply tape with your instructions. Seems like it never goes away entirely. Once you get it, you are prone to get it again. Am I right? Thanks Bob and Brad.
I've had mine for several years. & Even after a 10-15 minutes drive in the car I can't help but limp when I get out of the car shoe inserts help, but staying on my feet is the only way it goes away.
Mine lasted 10 months. It was horrible. Someday I hobbled on my walks. So glad I am done with it. If I had of remembered Bob and Brad sooner I would not have suffered for so long. Now I watch them daily.
@@BobandBrad I watch everyday and I have been telling all my friends. At almost 69, feel like we are falling apart. Working on a tight left hip right now. Trying to get back into running. Slowly slowly.....thank you for all your help! Invaluable.
Get yourself PowerStep Protech full length insoles. Or if you can, go to a podiatrist and get custom orthotics. Then wear your orthotics in ALL your shoes - work, working out, etc. Only thing that really helped me longterm.
Hi im suffering with this, never before have i felt so much pain on my soul walking. Ive rubbed it, rested it, cursed it you name it ive tried it. Glad ive watched your video im hoping to get some respite....🐾
Wow -- I've never heard of Kiniseology taping until seeing this video! What a great tip, guys! Thanks very much for the detailed demo. Sure glad I subscribed, with notifications, so I can catch all the titles that interest me 👍😉
Thanks for the massage gun tip. I am going to use that! 10 years ago I had really bad, painful plantar fasciitis for over a year. I tried the stretching and taping both of which brought relief but didn't get rid of the pain completely. I tried orthotics but they just caused me more pain. The thing that finally worked was a night splint on my foot that kept my foot in a neutral position and prevented me from pointing my toes. I had to wear it every night for a few months until I eventually became pain free. That was about 10 years ago and until recently I didn't have any issues but plantar fasciitis has reared it's ugly little head again. This time I'm getting on it quick before it becomes so bad I have to dig out the night splint again.
@@castelodeossos3947 the one I was given was a giant boot that went almost to the knee. twice the size one for a broken foot. It keeps your foot in a standing position which stretches the fasciitis. You wear it while sleeping. I wasn’t able to wear it at night with covers on, due to sleeping in a small bed
The K tape is brilliant! These tips re: plantar fasciitis are the best! I've watched a number of your videos on the topic, and are helping me to finally heal after months of discomfort. Thank you som much for this.
about k tape sensitivity: you might find that it doesn't bother you at all when it's dry, but you react when it's wet! I can only wear it until it gets wet and then I need to remove it, or it reacts really badly and makes it impossible to wear any tape on that skin for weeks to months while the reaction heals. also, if you place it and make a mistake, peeling it off without using some kind of oil/adhesive remover and then immediately putting new tape on top will make you more likely to have a reaction when you previously haven't
I saw your other video where you recommend flexing the foot and massaging the foot before putting weight on the foot. I started doing that and after 2 days it has improved! Thank you!
Have had pf for 44 years. The doc put me in those hard inserts saying they had replaced the tape. But I had such nerve pain that the hard inserts drove me nuts. Tried many things, nothing worked. The problem with the tape is that after 8 hours it begins to break down the skin on the top of the feet after eight hours. Avoiding sugar a very salty foods like Weiner’s and bacon helps some.
I had this and couldn't get rid of it. One day I started to wear some old Merrell Moab hiking shoes while I walked around the block each day. That cured it. I didn't even start wearing them for that reason. The shoes I had been wearing were worn out so I grabbed the Merrells. The Merrell Moabs have stiffer soles.
Do the Merrells have good arch support? If so, that might be it. I had serious pain. I went to a podiatrist who cut out thick pads that had adhesive on one side and put the pads in the arch section of my shoes. That instantly stopped the pain. The podiatrist told me that he didn't want me standing or walking without those shoes and that my feet would take a very long time to heal. A year later, I tested my feet by putting weight on them without wearing the shoes and found my feet were healed. Ever since and to prevent reinjury, I buy only shoes and sandals that have good arch support.
Thank you SO much for this! I had tried some compression sleeves, and they worked for a minute, but it didn't last. The taping is like a miracle! I taped up before I went to bed and was able to put my feet on the floor and walk normally to the bathroom the next morning. No ouchies, no limping! That was yesterday, and I'm still mostly pain free on day two. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
And I forgot to say that the calf stretches you posted are also helping. I'm pretty sure that the whole chain has been a mess for a while, and I'm slowly stretching and foam rolling away the tightness and pain.
This is very helpful information, thank you! All during the pandemic I wore slippers and only when I started following your information did I learn how important it was to keep those shoes on my feet daily.
Any chance you guys would do a video on convincing a loved one who is hesitant about movement or exercise as a treatment for their pain to give it a fair chance?
I tired everything but finally found that by wearing a very snug fitting New Balance 993 running shoe with a Spenco Walker/Runner insole in place of the NB insole cured my plantar fasciitis.
Thank you for making this video and your other videos on plantar fasciitis. I hate wearing shoes. I am barefoot or just in socks probably 80%-90% of the time. Most of the time it's fine, but from time to time I get a case of this horrible horrible condition. I'm following your stretching advice and forcing myself to wear shoes, using a massage gun, rolling on a tennis ball, taping my feet, and my wonderful husband has been massaging my feet every day, and I am slowly improving. It's really bad this time because it took a while for me to recognize that this is what it is. Normally, I get heel pain alone and then I know and it's usually just in one foot. This time, the entire bottoms of both feet were hurting/burning intermittently. I ignored it, and then started to get the telltale heel pain along with the burning pain. Ugh. I think this is the worst case I've ever had. Hopefully, my diligent treatment will help it to heal quickly.
I have been experiencing tremendous foot pain for about 3 weeks now. Looked it up and it’s plantar faciiatis. I am on my feet for 8-9 hours a day( concrete floors) and I climb up and down a ladder continuously as well. Nothing is working for pain. Some days I feel like I’m standing in sneakers full of glass. I have tried the stretching exercise and that helps ( temporarily) but once I’m up and start walking for the day it starts hurting all over again. After a few hours at work, I am in such pain I want to cry. I limp around like I’m crippled most of the time because the pain is so severe. I’ve taken prescription Ibuprofen, naproxen and neither one touches it. I bought inserts for my sneakers that are specifically for this and that didn’t work either. My dr suggested physical therapy , so I’m going to give that a try. I can only hope that eventually something works, as this is the most unbearable pain I have ever had.
Robin, I have the same problem. So much for months now! Shots medication stretches, nothing seems to help. I’m on my feet all day and up and down a ladder.
Same thing happenedto me I lasted almosta year at the job . Bu it was too painfulll...I ended up jobless and here I am in pain and broke...but I have hopes . And I'm glad Bob and Brad have these videos . Good luck to you and the PT
You might want to get custom insoles which are built for your feet, especially if you have high arches in your feet. Another option is shockwave therapy. Those two things have made a big difference for me.
I had plantar fasciitis intermittently for 10 years.. tried K Tape for months. Did not help. Fixed it by switching to zero drop shoes (i.e. Altras) which eventually lengthened back of ankle and calf, solving root cause. That was years ago! No need for K Tape, orthotics, etc.
The best way to cure is a massage use a rolling pin on the floor, Put you foot arch on top and massage the arch roliling back and forth for 5 min. This will cure the issue if 2 weeks. rolling pin or cyclinder.
@@nedcramdon1306 I'm basically pretty much followed a keto diet but I included fruit at that time which isn't included in the keto diet. So just meat vegetables and fruit no noodles rice pasta Fred sugars sweet drinks
I suffer from this and I now use zero drop Altra trainers and correct toes … the wide toe box accommodates the correct toe. Every time I walk my feet have a workout . 100 percent effective and after 14 years finally something works . Splints, taping, steroid injections and plasma rich platelet therapy my feet were seriously Cronic painful. X
O my goodness, I'm suffering and in so much pain! In was VERY sick in beginning of 2019 , I went into a Coma, awoke unable to walk, swallow or eat! Had to learn. I was in a wheel chair and PT and Rehabilitation was so difficult, the Coma was hard on system and I ended up 104 lbs. I worked hard and got up to 151 NOW,and pushed myself through the pain, exercised in bed, ate clean, But I'm left with low back PAIN, hip pain, a gate due to heal pad atrophy , as well as planter Fasciitis in BOTH feet.... I wrap my feet, use roller, ice bottle, soak, massage, sleep with slippers on so feet don't touch. It hurts like HELL to WALK. I Need HELP! Thanks for your video Take care. AND BOB I hope you feel better♡ Mary
I concur! I have struggled with PF for years and have tried all the stretching, massages, expensive orthodics and nothing fixed it. I switched to barefoot shoes about two weeks ago. I wear them everyday and focus on proper walking, foot strike vs heal strike, and correct alignment of the knee and hips. The shoes allow you to feel the ground and your feet are able to move/workout all day, therefore the PF doesn't get stiff and tight and the muscles in your feet get stronger. After two weeks, I'm about 75% better and I will never go back to wearing expensive orthodics and "sturdy" shoes that "support" my foot. I'm 50years old by the way, so if you're reading this, don't think you're too old to try something different.
@@traceycarr3467 I have Xero, which are made in the States and vivobarefoot shoes. I think the vivo shoes are made in Europe. I recommend looking uo videos about barefoot shoes. There is a lot of information about how to transition into barefoot shoes, product reviews etc. I hope this helps... It's not just the shoes, it's also changing how you walk which is part of what you will learn if you watch videos about how to transition. Even these guys have a video about forefoot striking instead of heal striking. The videos are generally geared toward runners, but it is the same for walking. The shoes help you feel the ground, and that helps to improve how you walk and ultimately strengthens the muscles in your feet and calf's. If you watch some videos it will make sense. All I know is that sometimes I'm halfway through my morning routine before it dawn's in me that I forgot about my feet... Before, I would dread those first steps in the morning and there was no forgetting about my feet and how much they hurt. I really hope you find relief.
If you want to forget about plantar fasciitis pain, get Achilles tendinitis and bursitis! 😂 My calves were one of my most envied body parts in the gym, who knew they would try to kill me?!
Here is a video on arch supports and another one for exercises, but I can add to our to-do list and see what we can do! th-cam.com/video/4bOgmhb79X0/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/MWpyQee_OWg/w-d-xo.html
If the problem is that the tissue tightens up overnight, how do you feel about those devices that keep your foot stretched while you sleep? Wouldn't that cause the healing to allow for greater range of motion?
Great video. I have had this for a good year or so on and off. I think I damaged my feet standing too long on a ladder wearing incorrect and unsupportive footwear. I will try the tape methods. Thanks. Andy UK
Bob and Brad, my doctor diagnosed me with a heel spur about 3 months ago. I've tried just about everything to help relieve the pain. It's just the worst. What do you recommend? I've reviewed your videos but I don't see one that addresses heel spur pain. Any help is greatly appreciated 🙏
There are several videos about heel spurs on YT, including at least 3 by Bob and Brad. Just type Bob and Brad heel spurs into the YT search engine, and the vids will show up.
Some of us don't have the kind of time to sit around doing that first thing. The morning urge is too severe. In fact, some of us are up all night so there is no real relaxing/healing for this poor foot. :(
I don't know if pf is still troubling you, but I found that doing the "morning" stretches and massage at night, followed by cleaning and taping before bed, made a huge difference. The foot had some support in the middle of the night, as well as early morning needs, especially if I wear cushioned slippers or slides with some arch support. I also find that if I sit down and do the stretches in the morning, as soon as possible . I hope you find relief. Good luck from a fellow pf person
Hey guys love your videos and they helped me countless times!! I’m wondering if you guys can help me with tips for fibromyalgia? My mom was in a car accident about 2 years ago and ever since she is in tremendous pain in different spots all the time. She is after trying cbd thc and lots of other things but nothing seems to work. She usually spends her days lying in bed because of her pain and I keep telling her lying around isn’t helping but I guess I just don’t know how much pain she is in. Any tips or medications that come to your mind would greatly be appreciated thank guys!!
I have it on the back of both heels and if I bump my heel it’s excruciating, and my calves are always tight. It’s been going on for months now and seems permanent.
Please discuss routine soaks in warm (not hot) Epsom salt for 15 minutes several times a day. I learned this from an accupuncture session for PF. Getting proper fitting for athletic shoes and inserts is paramount. And not waiting too long to replace them if you even remotely think the PF is coming back.
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"Some of our astute followers have noticed me slurring my words. I am not drunk but working with Brad, it would be justifiable! I had 6 infected cysts removed from my mouth (noncancerous), & I have residual scar tissue and numbness. I will try to do better. Thanks. Bob"
You guys are FANTASTIC and we all have so much to learn from you! THANK YOU!
BOB, YOU ROCK! Thinking of you and hoping you stay happy and healthy for many years to come!
Get well soon
Hope you're feeling better, your videos (and Brad too!) are very useful,
Ouch, hope you feel better soon!
😑How dare you thumbs down the most famous physical therapists on the internet? In my own opinion of of course!
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Good one 😂
Not just yours. Mine as well.
Agree. I have learned so much from them. More than from any of the many pts I have gone to in the past. And I love the banter.
Same
I think this is my first comment ever on TH-cam! I had plantar fasciitis for YEARS and tried so many things. What fixed it for me, practicality overnight, was a sports masseuse who found that the bones on TOP of my foot were locked up. She massaged them and got them moving again. The next day I was nearly pain free, then completely pain free the day after, and it never came back. That was probably a decade ago. So for all of you suffering, try massaging and getting more mobility in the top of your foot, too.
Sounds like you where wrongful diagnosed then.
I am SO THRILLED that I discovered your videos. I'm mid 60s and suddenly developed Plantar Fasciitis in May 2023. I was going nuts for week trying to find a way to help it feel better because staying off my feet wasn't an option and I was in a LOT of pain. Then I discovered your vid showing how to use Kinesiology tape. I immediately ordered some and started using it right away in late July. I'd tried other 'solution'...so what's one more to try!
Now, just a few weeks later...the pain is GONE! I also bought the book you suggested to see about helping my lower back pain with this tape. But I'm SO THRILLED that I can now walk around without pain and also take my dogs for a walk again...no more pain! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Bob and Brad- I went to an actual irl physical therapist and three chiropractors and my general doctor as well as a deep tissue medical masseuse and out of all these medical people, YOU GUYS have been the MOST HELPFUL in helping me understand and fix various problems-like lower back pain, neck pain, knee pain, foot pain, sleep posture issues, sitting posture issues, walking properly issues, proper shoe issues and etc. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HARD WORK IN SHARING YOUR INFORMATION FOR FREE ON HERE AND I sincerely wish you many blessings and prosperity and good health for you and your loved ones for now and your future. You have no idea how important your work on here is for people who are not able to afford real helpful information like that which you provide. You are angels!
my famdoc here in ottawa canada opened an old textbook nd told me to take pix with my phone of the two pages talking about plantar fasciitis. yes i am very lucky to have a doctor but it doesnt mean their approach is professional and going the extra mile to find and solve the problem. i think i got to understand more from this particular channel. of course there is tons of doctors and therapists online with millions of views and followers bottom line business is bussiness but if its helpful the better
I’m in Kingston
I suffered from plantar fasciitis for years: medication, custom orthotics, injections and PT. I was nearly crippled and my doctor was beginning to talk about the possibility of surgery. One day a student studying under my PT tried her hand at massage. I don't know what she did, but I walked out of that session with less pain than I had in months, and it got better rather quickly. I haven't had any noticeable pain since...and it's been at least 10 years! Bless her 🙏🏾
Really How much time will it take to heal completely I m suffering from it from 8 month
Maybe broke up lots of scar tissue.
Actually I suffered from this for a whole year! No conventional pain killer or even homeopathy would stop the pain. What made it go away was an exercise with a small spiky rubber ball that I rubbed all the way up and down my aching foot in a sliding continuous movement for 5-10 minutes every day. That was key to free me from that agony!
So happy for you!
Not even homeopathy worked?
That
@@Wylding756 Very sorry to say, but no! And I've been a homeopathy patient with overwhelming results since I was 20. I'm a senior now! Plantar Fasciitis was the only challenge homeopathy could not defeat.
@@BobandBrad I can't thank you enough for your always healthy and sound advice on a number of pain issues which have been solved after your recommendations! You're the best! 🤗🤗
I have been suffering with severe PF Pain since February, and I must say I tried this taping technique, and it has given me some relief, I am seeing progress, very slow. Massage has been a big help as well, but I can only do my foot and calf muscles, really need to find a way to work on my hamstrings and lower back. Now my good foot is feeling the wear and tear of carrying the weight, and if that one goes, I am toast. PF is a total nightmare on so many levels, I feel best bare foot or in Ugh boots. I had it 9 years ago and the right shoes fixed it, but not now. Stretches help as well, but don't overdo it. I know people who have suffered with PF, young, old, fat, skinny, does not matter...I also recommend eating healthy, lose weight, get plenty of sleep, and just take care of your body.....Good luck folks, PF is a Hell Ride !
I am a neuromuscular massage therapist and have had success with treating plantar fasciitis in clients when using muscle testing to restore and strengthen the neural pathways between the brain and previously non responsive/inhibited muscles. I always check the low back and hips to make sure that they are moving correctly, functional, and balanced because if not, it's unlikely your plantar fasciitis will go away for good. Once the hips and low back are functioning satisfactorily, you'll notice the feet and ankles begin to gain mobility and flexibility, and may even painlessly crack and pop as they adjust themselves with some ankle rotations and foot movements.
Tight calves are very often a culprit. If they're too sensitive to massage, you should have someone hold a trigger point/tender area on the back of your calf gently and with their other hand, gently hold between your pinky and "ring toe" on the ball of your foot for a minute or so. This will drain the adrenaline from the sensitive calf muscle and allow you to massage it and will also help to relax you. You can try this on yourself if you're flexible enough to.
It is often necessary to (gently) break up adhesions both on the top and bottom of your feet as well. Hope this info helps someone!
I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis since March. I had it before, recovered and went back again after jogging with my backpack full of groceries. I've been following your advise for about a week and it seems to be healing. I'll keep you posted. Thanks!
PF…8 months now. One doc says stretch, the other swears on inserts only…no stretching! The $370 insert route seems to be NOT WORKING after 3 months. I’m listening now. I’m sick and tired of limping. Great start up video.
I appreciate the contrasting colours so much!
good PT and Good friendship can mend a broken heart….
We will figure it out one day!
🤣I just love you two guys! You explain everything so simply. I have had plantar fasciitis in the past because I liked to go barefoot on my tile and patio. No more buddy, I hope that never comes back. I would like to mention to people who are not as flexible like you two🙈 that instead of foot massage you can use a belt or towel. Sit up or lay down and wrap towel under your foot and pull for your strength. Also get some really good slipper with support so you won’t have to wear your shoes in the house. And the best thing now is there finally making prettier shoes with good support so we don’t have to look like our grandmothers.😮
So thankful for Oofos flip flops. I couldn’t put any weight on my foot and these shoes came to the rescue. They are the first thing I put on in the morning. Now I need to get some closed toe Oofos shoes for winter
Currently suffering with this atm. Soooo painful, very grateful for y'all.
Hope this helps you!
You really are "the best physical therapists on the internet." 😉 Thanks!
Well thank you!
On advice of a friend's yoga instructor I did this years ago with athletic tape. Taped for about a year and was pain-free for at least 10 years. It's coming back now so I'm taping again. Thanks for the confirmation!
We're glad it worked for you! Good luck on another try :)
Thanks guys! Great tutorial. After having had planted fasciitis so many times I can no longer afford the luxury of going barefoot on my hardwood floors. On to Booyah!
You are welcome!
I can't go barefoot on any hard surface. I get into an arch supported pair of sandals right away our of bed
One of the worst side effects of my years’ battle with plantar was my foot compensating for the pain. All kinds of weird postures - curled toes, and walking on the outside of my foot - ensued which caused their own pain. Not to mention how this eventually radiates to a change in hip and back posture.
Plantar was hell.
Yes it is.
HELL , I also have heal pad atrophy.
I lay in bed dreading getting up! I can only wear shoes.for a few hours! I found New Balance shoes for Planter Fasciitis, but I still can not walk far! Otherwise I'm in a wheel chair :( depressing he'll) :(
You guys have helpful tips. Thank you!
Take care
Mary♡
@@giovannimaisano9194 ...lie* in bed...
Bob and Brad mentioned this in the video; 2:45 -- 3:00, you do these exercises while lying* on your bed... 😊😊👍
I go to the gym 3 t o 4 times a week. I sleep better. Feel better and look better. Win win
Good for you!
Been doing bodywork and sports fix-it work for 25+ years and your video and advise is the best explanation and stretching protocols I've heard! Helps me, thank you
I learn so much from you two. I hope Bob is getting better. I have plantar faciliites as well as achillies tendonitus. I also have arthritus in my knees as well as my two big toe knuckles. Walking can be painful, but I strive to walk as normal as possible. I am so healthy otherwise, but the damage and pain from severe spinal stenosis in my C-spine (7 surgeries to keep me walking!) along with the pain in my feet has messed up my dance moves! Haha! Yesterday, I fell in front of the bank. I hurt my pride, as well as my body, because people actually saw me trip over "air." Although, I dislike Biden, I have sympathy for him and his unexplained falls. We become major Klutzes at this stage of life. I think my step is off due to all the body frame issues. Sigh . . . Gettng old is not for wimps!! Haha! I am 69 and feeling fine!! I keep telling myself that. Thank you for all your shows. You are entertaining as well as informative. 🤗
I had plantar faciitis for 1.5 yrs. Mostly because I was bored and did a lot of standing in art class instead of walking. I was thinking I was resting my feet. BUT... you can't do 6 hrs of standing either! My back hurt when I sat so I would stand for hours. I ended up breaking my foot and a few months of recuperation from that cured my PF. I do believe in kinesio taping. It felt completely different when my podiatrist did it than when I applied the tape. Now I have PF again so I will apply tape with your instructions. Seems like it never goes away entirely. Once you get it, you are prone to get it again. Am I right? Thanks Bob and Brad.
I've had mine for several years. & Even after a 10-15 minutes drive in the car I can't help but limp when I get out of the car shoe inserts help, but staying on my feet is the only way it goes away.
I haven't slept at all this night from the itch on my feet so I am so happy that i found this video, hope it helps!
Mine lasted 10 months. It was horrible. Someday I hobbled on my walks. So glad I am done with it. If I had of remembered Bob and Brad sooner I would not have suffered for so long. Now I watch them daily.
We're happy to hear you're better. Thanks for watching and hopefully we can help you in the future!
@@BobandBrad I watch everyday and I have been telling all my friends. At almost 69, feel like we are falling apart. Working on a tight left hip right now. Trying to get back into running. Slowly slowly.....thank you for all your help! Invaluable.
Get yourself PowerStep Protech full length insoles. Or if you can, go to a podiatrist and get custom orthotics. Then wear your orthotics in ALL your shoes - work, working out, etc. Only thing that really helped me longterm.
Hi im suffering with this, never before have i felt so much pain on my soul walking. Ive rubbed it, rested it, cursed it you name it ive tried it. Glad ive watched your video im hoping to get some respite....🐾
We hope you do too!
Wow -- I've never heard of Kiniseology taping until seeing this video! What a great tip, guys! Thanks very much for the detailed demo. Sure glad I subscribed, with notifications, so I can catch all the titles that interest me 👍😉
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for the massage gun tip. I am going to use that! 10 years ago I had really bad, painful plantar fasciitis for over a year. I tried the stretching and taping both of which brought relief but didn't get rid of the pain completely. I tried orthotics but they just caused me more pain. The thing that finally worked was a night splint on my foot that kept my foot in a neutral position and prevented me from pointing my toes. I had to wear it every night for a few months until I eventually became pain free. That was about 10 years ago and until recently I didn't have any issues but plantar fasciitis has reared it's ugly little head again. This time I'm getting on it quick before it becomes so bad I have to dig out the night splint again.
Sounds good but what is a night splint?
@@castelodeossos3947 the one I was given was a giant boot that went almost to the knee. twice the size one for a broken foot. It keeps your foot in a standing position which stretches the fasciitis. You wear it while sleeping. I wasn’t able to wear it at night with covers on, due to sleeping in a small bed
I have been dealing with this for at least 7 years. I’m kind of at the end of my rope with it. Downloaded your guides *fingers crossed*
Update?
The K tape is brilliant! These tips re: plantar fasciitis are the best! I've watched a number of your videos on the topic, and are helping me to finally heal after months of discomfort. Thank you som much for this.
about k tape sensitivity: you might find that it doesn't bother you at all when it's dry, but you react when it's wet! I can only wear it until it gets wet and then I need to remove it, or it reacts really badly and makes it impossible to wear any tape on that skin for weeks to months while the reaction heals. also, if you place it and make a mistake, peeling it off without using some kind of oil/adhesive remover and then immediately putting new tape on top will make you more likely to have a reaction when you previously haven't
Thank you for sharing 😊
I saw your other video where you recommend flexing the foot and massaging the foot before putting weight on the foot. I started doing that and after 2 days it has improved! Thank you!
Kinesio tape did nothing for me. However, pulling my arches up and taping them with Leukotape worked wonders for walking and healing.
For massaging the Fascia use a golf ball on the floor. Toe stretch. Massage achilles tendon. Foam roll calf and hamstrings. Good luck.
Have had pf for 44 years. The doc put me in those hard inserts saying they had replaced the tape. But I had such nerve pain that the hard inserts drove me nuts. Tried many things, nothing worked. The problem with the tape is that after 8 hours it begins to break down the skin on the top of the feet after eight hours. Avoiding sugar a very salty foods like Weiner’s and bacon helps some.
LOVEE that massage gun idea bc doing it manually tires my fingers
use rubbing alcohol to help prep the bottom of the foot or any skin that is oily. Once the area is dry then use the tape and it sticks great!
I had this and couldn't get rid of it. One day I started to wear some old Merrell Moab hiking shoes while I walked around the block each day. That cured it. I didn't even start wearing them for that reason. The shoes I had been wearing were worn out so I grabbed the Merrells. The Merrell Moabs have stiffer soles.
We're glad to hear you're better!
Do the Merrells have good arch support? If so, that might be it.
I had serious pain. I went to a podiatrist who cut out thick pads that had adhesive on one side and put the pads in the arch section of my shoes. That instantly stopped the pain. The podiatrist told me that he didn't want me standing or walking without those shoes and that my feet would take a very long time to heal.
A year later, I tested my feet by putting weight on them without wearing the shoes and found my feet were healed.
Ever since and to prevent reinjury, I buy only shoes and sandals that have good arch support.
@@kimberlycooper4170 I am not really sure about the arch support, but they are stiffer soles.
This was perfectly on time for me! Thanks guys
Same lol and I walk regularly on my terrace
That's great to hear! Hope it works for you.
Thank you SO much for this! I had tried some compression sleeves, and they worked for a minute, but it didn't last. The taping is like a miracle! I taped up before I went to bed and was able to put my feet on the floor and walk normally to the bathroom the next morning. No ouchies, no limping! That was yesterday, and I'm still mostly pain free on day two. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
And I forgot to say that the calf stretches you posted are also helping. I'm pretty sure that the whole chain has been a mess for a while, and I'm slowly stretching and foam rolling away the tightness and pain.
This is very helpful information, thank you! All during the pandemic I wore slippers and only when I started following your information did I learn how important it was to keep those shoes on my feet daily.
Awesome, you're welcome!
This series was lifesaving! Thanks Brad and Bob!
I’ve had PF for 3 yrs. Tried everything. The gun massage and wearing orthopedics has helped the most. However, my foot still hurts.
Any chance you guys would do a video on convincing a loved one who is hesitant about movement or exercise as a treatment for their pain to give it a fair chance?
I tired everything but finally found that by wearing a very snug fitting New Balance 993 running shoe with a Spenco Walker/Runner insole in place of the NB insole cured my plantar fasciitis.
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Thank you for making this video and your other videos on plantar fasciitis. I hate wearing shoes. I am barefoot or just in socks probably 80%-90% of the time. Most of the time it's fine, but from time to time I get a case of this horrible horrible condition. I'm following your stretching advice and forcing myself to wear shoes, using a massage gun, rolling on a tennis ball, taping my feet, and my wonderful husband has been massaging my feet every day, and I am slowly improving. It's really bad this time because it took a while for me to recognize that this is what it is. Normally, I get heel pain alone and then I know and it's usually just in one foot. This time, the entire bottoms of both feet were hurting/burning intermittently. I ignored it, and then started to get the telltale heel pain along with the burning pain. Ugh. I think this is the worst case I've ever had. Hopefully, my diligent treatment will help it to heal quickly.
Your videos are truly the best! Thank you for all the work you put in to be entertaining and informative!
Wear aetrex sandals. Worked like magic for me.
Thanks for sharing
I have been experiencing tremendous foot pain for about 3 weeks now. Looked it up and it’s plantar faciiatis. I am on my feet for 8-9 hours a day( concrete floors) and I climb up and down a ladder continuously as well. Nothing is working for pain. Some days I feel like I’m standing in sneakers full of glass. I have tried the stretching exercise and that helps ( temporarily) but once I’m up and start walking for the day it starts hurting all over again. After a few hours at work, I am in such pain I want to cry. I limp around like I’m crippled most of the time because the pain is so severe. I’ve taken prescription Ibuprofen, naproxen and neither one touches it. I bought inserts for my sneakers that are specifically for this and that didn’t work either. My dr suggested physical therapy , so I’m going to give that a try. I can only hope that eventually something works, as this is the most unbearable pain I have ever had.
Robin, I have the same problem. So much for months now! Shots medication stretches, nothing seems to help. I’m on my feet all day and up and down a ladder.
Same thing happenedto me I lasted almosta year at the job . Bu it was too painfulll...I ended up jobless and here I am in pain and broke...but I have hopes . And I'm glad Bob and Brad have these videos . Good luck to you and the PT
You might want to get custom insoles which are built for your feet, especially if you have high arches in your feet. Another option is shockwave therapy. Those two things have made a big difference for me.
what if the pain is in the heel?
I use OK tape. The colors help to make sure all the steps are taken.
Physical Therapy has been taping my foot and it helps!!!
Awesome!
Thanks. Have had PF for 3 yrs. I’ll try this
I swear I have this. Makes walking very painful. Thanks more the video.
I had plantar fasciitis intermittently for 10 years.. tried K Tape for months. Did not help. Fixed it by switching to zero drop shoes (i.e. Altras) which eventually lengthened back of ankle and calf, solving root cause. That was years ago! No need for K Tape, orthotics, etc.
Same here, zero drop shoes are what has helped the most.
The best way to cure is a massage use a rolling pin on the floor, Put you foot arch on top and massage the arch roliling back and forth for 5 min. This will cure the issue if 2 weeks. rolling pin or cyclinder.
Fit flop sneakers, compression socks & massage helped me!
Good!
This is great! You guys are hitting on all cylinders.
Thanks!
“ We can fix just about anything except for a broken heart!” Hahaha.
Bob and Brad's next video/tutorial broken heart healing strategies 😅
One day we will get there..
great presentation! 🥰👍Thanks‼️
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Thank you for all your videos! You have helped me and many of my personal training clients.
I "had" plantar fasciitis.
But it was really a fatty liver.
Never would have thought.
I could barely walk.
Now i can RUN.
Did it require a type of diet to cure?
@@nedcramdon1306 I'm basically pretty much followed a keto diet but I included fruit at that time which isn't included in the keto diet. So just meat vegetables and fruit no noodles rice pasta Fred sugars sweet drinks
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No exercise worked or treatment. Until, I stop eating/drinking sugar. By day seven, no pain.
I've had this for 8 years. I'm in crippling pain. I can no longer exercise. It's truly ruining my life.
I suffer from this and I now use zero drop Altra trainers and correct toes … the wide toe box accommodates the correct toe. Every time I walk my feet have a workout . 100 percent effective and after 14 years finally something works . Splints, taping, steroid injections and plasma rich platelet therapy my feet were seriously Cronic painful. X
Thank you for sharing this 😊
O my goodness, I'm suffering and in so much pain! In was VERY sick in beginning of 2019 , I went into a Coma, awoke unable to walk, swallow or eat! Had to learn.
I was in a wheel chair and PT and Rehabilitation was so difficult, the Coma was hard on system and I ended up 104 lbs. I worked hard and got up to 151 NOW,and pushed myself through the pain, exercised in bed, ate clean, But I'm left with low back PAIN, hip pain, a gate due to heal pad atrophy , as well as planter Fasciitis in BOTH feet.... I wrap my feet, use roller, ice bottle, soak, massage, sleep with slippers on so feet don't touch. It hurts like HELL to WALK. I Need HELP!
Thanks for your video
Take care. AND BOB I hope you feel better♡
Mary
I concur! I have struggled with PF for years and have tried all the stretching, massages, expensive orthodics and nothing fixed it. I switched to barefoot shoes about two weeks ago. I wear them everyday and focus on proper walking, foot strike vs heal strike, and correct alignment of the knee and hips. The shoes allow you to feel the ground and your feet are able to move/workout all day, therefore the PF doesn't get stiff and tight and the muscles in your feet get stronger. After two weeks, I'm about 75% better and I will never go back to wearing expensive orthodics and "sturdy" shoes that "support" my foot. I'm 50years old by the way, so if you're reading this, don't think you're too old to try something different.
@@patriotpearl264 what are barefoot shoes? I'm in the UK and need a break from this pain.
@@traceycarr3467 I have Xero, which are made in the States and vivobarefoot shoes. I think the vivo shoes are made in Europe. I recommend looking uo videos about barefoot shoes. There is a lot of information about how to transition into barefoot shoes, product reviews etc. I hope this helps... It's not just the shoes, it's also changing how you walk which is part of what you will learn if you watch videos about how to transition. Even these guys have a video about forefoot striking instead of heal striking. The videos are generally geared toward runners, but it is the same for walking. The shoes help you feel the ground, and that helps to improve how you walk and ultimately strengthens the muscles in your feet and calf's. If you watch some videos it will make sense. All I know is that sometimes I'm halfway through my morning routine before it dawn's in me that I forgot about my feet... Before, I would dread those first steps in the morning and there was no forgetting about my feet and how much they hurt. I really hope you find relief.
Thanks a lot!!! Gonna try this out soon! you guys are so helpful, thanks for continuing to post!
And thank you for watching, hopefully this helps!
Great information, thanks for the help with this issue! Going to try the taping!
You Guys are my new heroes and not just for theme song.
I miss you guys together! ❣️ Hope Bob is doing well
Wearing a cushion shoe all the time, even at home has given me good results.
Just what I needed thanks!
Our pleasure!
If you want to forget about plantar fasciitis pain, get Achilles tendinitis and bursitis! 😂 My calves were one of my most envied body parts in the gym, who knew they would try to kill me?!
It’s like you guys were thinking of me yesterday. I wanna know more!
Just wanted to say love your work keep it up ❤️
Thank you, we will!
Bob & Brad - can you do a video on how can you treat flat feet? Thanks in advance
Here is a video on arch supports and another one for exercises, but I can add to our to-do list and see what we can do!
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Great video as always. You are the best.
That introduction song does my head in
Awesome video- thx Bob n Brad
You both have helped me , thank you
Great idea except some of us have to pee right away, lol.
I was thinking same thing! Guess we'll have to crawl.
Understandable!
Use crutches
Taping really does help!
Yes it does!
Love you guys! Personally, I have found Vionic brand shoes help but I also pronate when walking.
If the problem is that the tissue tightens up overnight, how do you feel about those devices that keep your foot stretched while you sleep? Wouldn't that cause the healing to allow for greater range of motion?
I didn't get better until I wore a boot at night...... Routinely for weeks
I tried that. It worked for awhile, but gradually the improvement stopped. In addition it was extremely uncomfortable.
@@christinapennell5073 Literally, a boot? Or by boot do you mean some medical device?
I’ve had sesmoiditis and plantar fascitiis for 5 months now, so frustrating since so many excercises for PF hurt the sesamoid. 😔
Great video. I have had this for a good year or so on and off. I think I damaged my feet standing too long on a ladder wearing incorrect and unsupportive footwear. I will try the tape methods. Thanks. Andy UK
Great info! Thank you!!! Are crocs good to wear ?
Bob and Brad, my doctor diagnosed me with a heel spur about 3 months ago. I've tried just about everything to help relieve the pain. It's just the worst. What do you recommend? I've reviewed your videos but I don't see one that addresses heel spur pain. Any help is greatly appreciated 🙏
There are several videos about heel spurs on YT, including at least 3 by Bob and Brad. Just type Bob and Brad heel spurs into the YT search engine, and the vids will show up.
Great advice thank you 🙏🏻 😊
Just found your channel and I am really loving the videos so very helpful. Great content. What kind of headsets are you using the audio is really good
Really appreciate this guys, thanks so much.. such perfect advise, I’m learning to walk again lol! 😍👍🏼👏🏻
Some of us don't have the kind of time to sit around doing that first thing. The morning urge is too severe. In fact, some of us are up all night so there is no real relaxing/healing for this poor foot. :(
I don't know if pf is still troubling you, but I found that doing the "morning" stretches and massage at night, followed by cleaning and taping before bed, made a huge difference. The foot had some support in the middle of the night, as well as early morning needs, especially if I wear cushioned slippers or slides with some arch support. I also find that if I sit down and do the stretches in the morning, as soon as possible .
I hope you find relief. Good luck from a fellow pf person
I needed this!
Hey guys love your videos and they helped me countless times!! I’m wondering if you guys can help me with tips for fibromyalgia? My mom was in a car accident about 2 years ago and ever since she is in tremendous pain in different spots all the time. She is after trying cbd thc and lots of other things but nothing seems to work. She usually spends her days lying in bed because of her pain and I keep telling her lying around isn’t helping but I guess I just don’t know how much pain she is in. Any tips or medications that come to your mind would greatly be appreciated thank guys!!
Very very good, thanks...
You're very very welcome!
I have it on the back of both heels and if I bump my heel it’s excruciating, and my calves are always tight. It’s been going on for months now and seems permanent.
Investigate physical therapy. It greatly helped me.
Please discuss routine soaks in warm (not hot) Epsom salt for 15 minutes several times a day. I learned this from an accupuncture session for PF.
Getting proper fitting for athletic shoes and inserts is paramount. And not waiting too long to replace them if you even remotely think the PF is coming back.