Plantar Fasciitis: The 2 Minute Fix
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- Plantar Fasciitis - Find the full protocol at fullbodyfix.com/program
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The massage ball called a "Body Works Ball" can be found here (use code "Bodyfix" for a 10% discount here: bodyworksball.com
Timestamps:
1. Morning Foot Roll (0:35)
2. Contact / Relax Calf Stretching (1:44)
3. Foot Drills (2:25)
4. Night Splint (4:10)
5. Active Release Technique Provider and Extremity Adjusting (4:15) activerelease.com/find-a-provi...
Disclaimer: All videos are for educational and informational purposes only and not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
They were awesome and thank you so much for dedicating your time to educate the public
Thank you so much, Dr. Very effective and simple exercises.I follow your advice.
One of the best Plantar Fasciitis videos yet. To the point and love the new walking drills with different foot positions. I use a ball with spikes to roll on my feet. Works better than the plain rubber ball. I'll have to increase my ball workouts to at least 2 minutes. I also do scrapping of the foot and calf muscles with a stainless steel tool to release the scar tissues. I have good days and bad days. Is it unusual to have this problem for over 10 years? Seems like more. I used to just buy new inserts for my shoes, but within the past year I have self diagnosed myself with Plantar Fasciitis from watching over a hundred different videos of doctors and physical therapists.
Thanks for sharing...
Good stuff!
EXCELLENT ADVICE AND EXERCISES FOR PLANTAR FASCITIS
By far best vid I've seen on this topic.
Thanks
Thank you Dr. Scott🙏❤
My friend is having problems and I found your video very informative and easy to understand and follow your instructions!
God's Love and His Blessings for you and yours!
Your exercises to help with plantar fasciitis pain are excellent! I will pass your channel on to our customers who come in with these foot pain issues. (We sell footwear that aids in proper alignment and arch support, orthotic insoles, etc...) Thanks for the great tips!
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This really worked!!! Thank you!!
Thank you! Subscribed. I just did some of those exercises and I got some relief for the pain.
+Betsy Sunshine glad to hear it!
Thank you, good info
Rolling my foot over the ball in the morning has been amazing. It's the difference between hobbling around and being able to walk normally. Thank you! Amazing tip!
Awesome thanks for the feedback!
The exercises where you walk differently on your feet is the first time I see here and it felt amazing in my feet first time doing it, will throw this in my daily routine of stretching and training to tame my PF, thanks!
thanks alot Doc
thanks for the tips I will try them out ! I have had pain in my right heel since stepping down hard of a set of steps on the job 2months ago !
I understand that,and thank you.
Good video
Thanks Dr Scott!
You’re welcome! 👍🏼
Very helpful thank u 😊
Thanks for the FREE info. Had it 3 times and used similar remedies.
How much time does it take to heal ?
Good points
Your the best. Great info
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Thank uu for the help
So many Physiotherpy and exercise done with out any benefit.Many many thanks to you.Only one time exercise done by me which is advised by your video,Than and then 50% relief of pain.what’s a miracle is it!
thank u
Thanks Dr. will try exercises.
thanks DR.Scott for your good video. l have been using a tennis ball, that been helping me .
+Laura Barba Thanks for the feedback!
your video nails it....I've been suffering with this for over 10 yrs, basically gave up walking, which sucks, and I also am nervous a lot which creates muscle tension which I believe causes most of this for me. I believe STRETCHING the calves are so important and actually the whole leg, which has helped when i'm consistent, but I haven't tried the walking barefoot yet, but am willing to try anything. thanks for the video.
I am in a similar situation as "Bridging" (ten years/chronic) but can't escape walking - although I do avoid any more than is necessary (shopping, etc... and I take my dog about a half to 3/4 mile every day which requires some recovery time). If I was not self-employed (semi-retired), I could not work the job I had for many years till I left to do my own thing - or ANYTHING that required being on my feet more than a small amount!!
I have been stretching and sometimes wear night splints. Have tried all other remedies including shots and ultrasonic to no avail. (latter worked great but I relapsed after a couple of weeks). STRENGTHENING seems to make the most sense here, as I think all the "resting" allows supporting muscles to weaken and thus make the PF worse.
Dr. Scott, PF has been ruining my life and making me avoid doing things with my only son who I adore. My heart breaks when I can't do things with him I should be able to do and I pray the strengthening combined with rolling and stretching will make a difference. Do you suggest any other strengthening techniques, as I fear my length of time pampering the condition may have weakened things far too much?
Hoping for a response...
Many thanks!
Bob
Thank you .
you're welcome!
Thank you so much, your tips are helpful. I almost lost hope about my condition, specially on my travels that would require me to walk for a long time.
Do Hip flexor stretches. The seated pigeon stretch works amazing for foot pain.
Wow!!!! All these techniques really works. Thank you so much.
Janice Simms does this video really worked ? Because I had this pain for like 8 months :(
THANK YOU THAMKYOU THANK YOU. I was going crazy with this foot pain
.this totally worked for me
Thank you again!
awesome - glad to hear you're feeling better!
As a serious masters athletics sportsman i had never experienced plantar fascitis until this season and ended up with a partial rupture of the plantar fascia in a 400m race.One month off and into my rehab i found the adding in of the barefoot exercises very beneficial, thank you much appreciated.
There is a lots of conflicting and just plain daft info disseminated by GPs and physios here in the UK re plantar fascitis!.
Charlie Northey yes rebuilding the strength in those intrinsic muscles will definitely be key for your rehab. Best of luck and a speedy recovery!
Thank you
thank you!!
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awesome information
I have this problem, and with the exercises I think I´ll be stay bether, thanks for your help.
Kalso Earth Shoes cured mine when I was on the verge of needing surgery. Used bottle of water to roll foot, and used the shoes. Now I just use the shoes and can now wear non-Kalso shoes on occasion.
Thank you soo much for your generosity Dr.Scott ! I have been suffering since 2 years from burning pains & your video will give me a chance to start the healing process at home ! My doctor doesn't believe any of the pains i have because i do not look ill! :( The cause of this must be the problems i have with my lower back & damaged vertebrae? Thanks to a sweet friend on FbK who also suffered from Plantar Fasciitis i found your video!
+Denise Brutus , a chiropractor got rid of my PF by adjusting my back, so your assumption about cause must be correct.
+Tracey Brantley I definitely agree. These techniques assume you have plantar fasciitis - inflammation and scar tissue in the PF. If a lumbar adjustment improves symptoms in the foot, the diagnosis is not really PF. It would be more like peripheral neuropathy secondary to lumbar subluxation.
I've had PF for 3months now. And recently went to the podiatrist and he prescribed me some methylpredisolone 4mg doses. Hopefully this stuff works. Supposed to help with the inflammation. I work 10hour shifts on concrete floors moving all day and stepping up and down off of our equipment. I also received some Power step brand shoe insoles. Which I haven't used at work yet since I've been off for a week and they seem to be really comfortable I'm glad I got to break them in before actually using them at work first. I also do the foot stretches and roll my feet on a frozen water bottle and try to use the night splint as much as possible. Something tells me though that my line of work will keep me from healing completely.... But I'm just glad I don't have the severe pain like a lot of other people suffering from PF. It hasn't gotten to the point where I can't work anymore but it's just annoying not being comfortable in my own shoes so to speak. And being afraid of pushing myself to much when I play sports for fear of damaging it even more. I guess I can update everyone if it gets better.
Patricio Ramos any updates? How long did it take you to heal?
Thank you!
Using a night splint has been the biggest improvement for me, almost no pain in the morning when I first get up.
yes - that can really help. Glad it did!
Cheers mate gonna try this as the mornings are absolute agony
Mines starting to feel better but I'm scared it'll come back. I catch myself limping for no reason other than habit.
These stretches can't hurt and may actually help over time however, if you want to fix the real problem and quickly (30 days) you must do proper calf muscle stretches. I strongly recommend the "stair step stretch". look it up right here on youtube.
Just walking on the outside and inside of my foot like in the video, totally relieved the plantar fasciitis pain. Going to try the whole thing starting tomorrow morning.
Thanks Dr. Mills! I had PF pain on both feet or about a year now, will try your instructions as of today. In fact already did the rolling 4 minutes on each foot using a soda can as it is all I have access to at the office, LOL. Feels Goods! Need something for the morning time before getting out of bed.
Thank you!
Vadim.
+Vadim E (Brooklyn) glad to help
+Vadim E (Brooklyn) , I am on 2 years. I roll my foot before getting out of bed, and this helps me the most before I stand. also, I took 1 cortisone injection at the beginning of year 2 and it made me 50% better, good luck
I'm anxious to try these exercises and drills. I've been dealing with PF for a month and it got to a point where I can barely stand on my feet, even late in the day! I'll try this first thing in the morning tomorrow! :)
I greatly appreciate the advice of using the strassburg sock as my night splints are so cumbersome they are driving me crazy and I'm not using them like I should. That sock looks like it would be less of a bother while sleeping and i need to use it over night. Will buy that and see how I do. Thanks so much Doc! U R The Best!!
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Plexus Performance Care Lovely Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I am interested in your opinion. Have you researched - Mackorny Feet Ahead Blueprint (do a search on google)? Ive heard some great things about it and my buddy finally said ta ta to the Plantar Fasciitis issue with it.
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+Full Body Fix excellent, im up to 70% better thank you Dr. im on my second year of left foot plantar fasc, and 1 cortisone injection.
The night splint makes a huge difference.
Thanks for sharing these excellent self-help exercises. What do you suggest for inserts? Do you recommend inserts?
They can be somewhat helpful as an interim / supportive option, but ultimately inserts do not fix the root cause of the problem.
thank you for the info. im a massage therapist and come across plantar fasciitis very often. I also suffer from it myself. I was not aware of the re-tearing of the fascia that occurs each morning when we step off from bed. I'll pass the info along. Thanks again
Glad to help! Of course the "tearing" is on a micro level but yes that healing process gets disrupted every morning.
James Matthews
I was suffering past 3 years as soon I got injection and rest until I get fine no long standing no more walk after few weeks completely fine try it
Thanks man let u know 🇮🇪☘️
where can you purchase the ball with the holes?
excellent, im up to 70% better thank you Dr.
No way this doesn't help.
Mary Mello it helps
Mine just started about a month ago on my right heel, could barely walk in the am and still like that. It came out of nowhere and I walk around the house barefoot all the time. I roll a frozen water bottle under my foot first thing and that helps but as the day goes on and by nighttime I can't put any pressure on my heel. I cannot walk on my heel like your video as it feels like there is just bone touching the floor and the pain is horrible. Does this go away ever or just temporarily after excercises? I have always been a walker so this is not fun.
My sister-in-law sent me some compression socks, they helps a lot.
Thank you for sharing. One question: shall I still do morning jogging while exercise those you mentioned? Or, I had better rest until it recover then resume my jogging?
As long as it doesn’t aggravate / make it worse, you can stay active.
Can't find the 'bodyworks ball' on Amazon, or anywhere else. How can I get one like you show in the video?
+Ray Bright www.bodyworksball.com use code 'Bodyfix' for 10% off.
hi Dr. plz reply
my ankle giving more pain because of PF and I am worked in standing Job 7-8hr - it is good for PF.
Very good advice. Definitely works but where does the '2 minute' come into it? 🤔
ha! I know I know...it was the name of the series I was doing at the time (5 yrs ago!) I think I say it early "more like the 5 min fix"...and the truth is it should take 15 min per day. :)
Graston/Scraping/“massage” for those insurance folk who don’t pay for Graston or scraping worked best for me. I am doing them at home as needed now . Graston, ice and then taping for support with my insoles
Yes Graston is a nice option if you can tolerate the discomfort during treatment.
I agree but the depression from sitting around on the weekend, trying techniques at home and wearing a boot/splint at night which stole my sleep but never really helped is a bad way to go. People don’t give up-- the PT can help! I did no exercise for 2 years because of medial epicondylitis(inner elbow pain) and plantar fasciitis! I thought no action is better than making it worse...the scar tissue will continue to cause pains that you will misconstrue as an fresh injury.
There was some bad grammar in those posts. Sheesh!
I started massage and also scrapping, what is working for me the shockwaves
Foot rollers are good with nobbles on // Amazon sell em cheap // roll while u watch TV 🎃👍
Hello sir my flat foot n heel pain 5 month plz suggest me
i always see everyone telling you do these exercises and massages but im literally in tears even touching my foot..im.on crunches as we speck. i wish they actually have videos of people witg severe pain from it and they work on it. bc im positive they cant bend the foot. like these videos shows.
Sorry to hear about your severe pain. Obviously, if you can't put any pressure on the foot right now, many of these exercises will not be appropriate for you. The first step for severe cases is to reduce the inflammation in the area. Hopefully you are under professional care to address this.
Yes went to er that gave me tramdol for pain and ice it
That's a start. Was this something that came on suddenly or gradually over time?
ya some the inflammation moved to my ankle know its really tough
If it came on suddenly, it's possible the fascia is not simply inflamed, it's possible it is torn :( Did the ER doc address this as an option? If I were you I'd follow up with a trusted provider (orthopedic or someone who can take a closer look and maybe do some imaging.) That amount of swelling is not consistent with fasciitis. It's more consistent with significant damage. That's my 2 cents anyway. Best of luck and again, sorry to hear about the pain.
Just recently developed planters flaciatus after 20 years in the military. However I'm club footed; I can't do many of these exercises.
thanks. love your duck sound ;-)
Great video...one question...I have more pain in my calf than I do in my foot..no pain in the heel of my foot but some in the area just behind the toes...could this be something other than Plantar Fasciitis ??
Mike Murphy yes it could be something else or PF plus something else. True PF doesn't usually present with more pain in the calf than the foot. The calf pain could be a number of things, none of which I would speculate on over the internet. You should follow up with a physician.
Question : Lot of doctors said you don't have to strech calf because you give the tension in the wrong way.. What s you explanation do to that streching?
Pretty straight forward - there is a fascial connection between the calf-->achilles and plantar fascia. I understand the concern in acute cases to not 'overstretch' and thus irritate the PF, but that's why I have the ball rolling first - to warm up the tissue prior to any elongation and reduce risk of irritation. That, and 17+ years of experience / success.
I have a night splint that I used for heel spurs, would this splint also help for planter fasciitis?
Melissia Humbert yes as long as it holds your ankle in neutral.
@fullbodyfix my pain is inside my heel, no where else. how do I stretch it out
Can you tell me what brand table that is? It look very light and compact.
christiaan labarrie yes! Life-timer portable....my favorite.
I have a pulse massager that works wonders to loosen up the muscle and tendon. I see a lot of treatments but no one talks about an actual Cure.
I think the cure depends on the cause. Weak feet? Bad shoes? Poor ergonomics? Tight calves? Inflammation? Bone spur? Etc
Does this advice stay the same with a heel spur added to the PF ?
More or less. The stretching and strengthening stays the same. Although you'd want to take care not to irritate or put more insult on the spur. There are some additional things that can be done also. For example, your provider might try modalities like ultrasound or even iontophoresis that can be helpful to decrease pain and inflammation locally. I've had some folks get temporary relief with a small donut cushion placed in the shoe. But long term getting the foot musculature more robust can help. If the spur has gotten too big a surgical consultation may be the last resort. Best of luck.
Not sure about breaking up the scar. It makes me wonder why the injured sight wouldn't compensate & grow back, eventually creating more scar tissue. Just a thought
I had plantar fasciitis in one foot and my arch was collapsing. The strassburg sock worked well for me as did foot strengthening exercises. Calf stretching worsened the condition so I abandoned that. I can now walk a reasonable distance without any pain. The increased walking is also strengthening my foot and my arch is returning to it's original shape.
Try slow calf raises instead. Work your way up to increased span of movement; this will lengthen the muscle.
I've been in pain for about a year now. Doc gave me some exercises -which I do, but no relief. I even got a cortisone shot with no relief. Will def. try these exercises. What kind of doc. will do the therapy on the feet like he suggested? Thx.
+Sophia Sonia check www.activerelease.com and search "provider" by your zip code to find an ART provider.
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T.y so much! You are serving humanity. People don't understand how painful this is!
Have had sore heels and arch for a while, but now has a couple of lumps I can feel in the arch which have only felt in last few weeks. I believe its called a fibromas. Are these exercises ok still? My foot is not very pleasant to walk on in mornings but then isn't too bad during day apart from standing up lots which it gets really sore. Using a tennis ball in mornings at moment which helps a little. thanks heaps.
Hey Nick. Yes everything shown here is safe and helpful even if you have fibromas or neuromas. As always if you're having significant pain with any of them consult your physician. Thanks.
Hi, Dr. Scott,
I tried walking on the outside and inside of my foot like you demonstrated, but my "technique"doesn't look like yours. Do you think this is a problem? Looks like your feet have flexibility that I don't.
two things: 1. do the best you can, it will still help activate some muscle contractions. 2. improved mobility can help speed up recovery. I have a more robust program with a full HD video and downloadable guide for ankle rehab (including felxibility and stabilitity exercises) at www.fullbodyfix.com
Never walk on on heels!, this is one of the reasons I developed PF, what made it worse was intense weights training barfoot two months after bunion surgery (I'm not used to walk barefoot...)
Agreed, some exercise out there teaching walking on heels & the reasons for my PF. Im so naive then ....
Thanks for the information and tips…I have a pretty basic question. The pain has been pretty unbearable, particularly if I have to get up during the night. I do try to stretch it out in the morning (and will do so more based on your rolling suggestion) but I've always heard that if you have severe pain that it's best to back off and that pain is a sign that something is wrong.
I did go see a regular doctor and was diagnosed but sometimes my level of pain doesn't seem consistent with the stories I'm hearing and, there were a few days where I could barely walk and the pain was up around the ankle and there was also swelling.
There was no trauma so I'm fine with the diagnosis but my question is this:
Even if you have severe pain is it recommended to continue walking as much as possible? My body seems like it's telling me to stay off it but it seems like everything I read suggests that I keep using it and walking as much as possible, which just seems kind of counterintuitive.
Regardless, thanks for the tips, will start tomorrow morning. The pain at times is ridiculous and I do have anti-inflammatories but those things are tearing up my stomach.
Don Pendleton swelling up into the ankle is not a typical sign of plantar fasciitis. If there is that much inflammation rest is certainly part of an option, but I would want to know why there is that much inflammation. Maybe a second opinion is in order. Additionally, if you'd like to stay active while recovering - pool/aqua therapy is a good option as you'll be non-weight bearing. Best of luck and thanks for the question.
Hi this is 7 Years after you plantar facilities comment , you described my pain exactly , can you tell me if you managed to heal it ? I have had to have a commode at the side of my bed as I cannot bear the pain of standing sometimes when I wake for a toilet visit ,xxx
I am limping for the pain. I am starting to do your excercices. How long in your view will it take for a full recovery ? Instead of a ball, I am using bottled ice to roll over my foot. Is it ok ?
the ice bottle is a ok substitute. just try to use the edge to really get some depth. I can't really give a time table since I don't know the extent of the problem (which I wouldn't without knowing your whole history and doing a physical exam). In general, most people start noticing some improvement within the first week or two. If you don't, go see a trusted provider for more help.
fark its painful in the morning, these stretches work though
Hi Doc. I tore my ACL about 5 months back playing futsal. I used to walk a lot but after I tore my ACL Im walking less now. However I developed PF about 2 months ago. Could it be related to my ACL?
asraf9 it certainly could have an influence. They’re all connected but it’s hard to say for sure. For sure keep attacking the acl rehab but there’s no harm adding some of these drills to help the foot.
Full Body Fix thanks doc 👍🏼
I have been loosely Dx with plantar fasciitis (I saw an ER doc for approx 8 minutes) and seeing the symptoms of this I’m thinking that I may have been misdiagnosed. Yes I have the horrible pain when I walk in the AM but it doesn’t go away AT ALL! My feet don’t stop hurting, it is constant pain. Any suggestions? Oh and there has been no trauma that I can think of except maybe sliding out of my husbands truck because he refuses to buy running boards (I live in Texas, trucks are a must)
Constant pain in both feet could certainly be a sign of something else. My suggestion is get a second opinion from a doctor who will take the time to figure it out.
Thank you Dr Scott for this video. I have been dealing with this issue for over 2 years now, the exercises for walking on toes and heal I have not been told about. I believe my issues started because of lower back problems where I have a few different issues going on but one of the biggest issues is that I can't walk very far without it effecting my calve muscles tying them in knots and the only way to ease that pain is to sit down and get off my feet. I have complained to my Dr for years about that issue but they refuse to believe me and even seeing a podiatrist, though he has helped it is not completely remedied. Personally I don't think it will be until I get the back issue figured out. Am I just fishing or does this sound reasonable to assume. It has been years since I have seen a chiropractor but my mom use to take me to one once a week as a early teenager because of issues.
PJ King It would be nearly impossible for me to give you a good diagnosis without a full physical, neurological, biomechanical and functional exam. However, I'll try to give you some things to follow up on with your local provider options. The issue with your lower extremity cramping is generally called claudication...there are two types: neurogenic and vascular. Certainly, if there is lumbar spine dysfunction that could explain bilateral lower extremity pain/cramping from a neurological cause. This happens when nerve roots in the lower back are compromised and trigger problems distally (down the legs). But, you could also be experiencing a vascular issue. Hopefully, you have a provider who is willing to do the proper tests to determine the true root cause of your complaint. Otherwise, they're just throwing treatment darts and hoping something sticks. Best of luck - Dr. Scott
Plexus Performance Care Thank you for your response, I guess I neglected to say that when the leg cramping started happening back in 1998 they had decided it was not vascular. I did go to a chiropractor in 02 who said I had an issue with T12, L3 and L5 as well as a slight curve from T4 down to L3 to the left and my neck curving toward the back instead of forward like it is suppose to. I am getting ready to switch primary Dr because I am getting no results from her but thought i might be able to arm my self with some info for the new primary. I can't afford a Chiropractor at this time so thought I might get your opinion (without mentioning your name since this is online and not a physical examination). I would go back to the Chiropractor I saw before but have moved and it would be impossible at this time to see him again. Anyway, thank you Dr. Scott for the quick reply and for the videos you have put on here, they are very informative. Sincerely Paula
PJ King If the vascular option has been ruled out, it's reasonable to assume a neurological cause. Again, finding the source of the problem (for example, a centrally located problem such as spinal stenosis or bilateral nerve root compression - versus a peripheral nerve entrapment in the lower extremity) is vital to create a proper course of care. You might try the sciatic nerve floss as a way to see if you have neural tension to the legs... th-cam.com/video/aFKwNffX8zw/w-d-xo.html
Plexus Performance Care Thank you I will do that.
I have plantar fasciitis on only my right foot. I get up several times during the night to use the toilet...would the morning foot roll still apply before I get up for good in the am?
+Teresa Talks yes
Hi Scott, we messaged earlier, months ago. I must do this again as the pain has increased. I am also having pain in other (right) foot around the second toe. Wonder what that is! metatarsalgia?
could be that or maybe morton's neuroma.
Thanks, will be getting that checked with a chiro on Monday. I doubt if it is that, as haven't had any tingling sensation or there earlier as the symptoms suggest.
Hi! I've just gotten back working out in they gym and I try to drink a gallon of water a day. Will that help pain go away? Thanks
What type of pain are you talking about? It's been months since you posted the question, do you still have pain during/after your workout?
Do you think I should purchase a druhastore brace for plantar or not?
Not sure what that is - I've linked to a strassburg sock in the description of the vid which is likely similar though.
I just purchased a drugstore plantar facitiis nighttime foot brace do they help?
What about shockwave therapy to break up the scar tissue. Or seeing a podiatrist?
I can’t see how shockwaves actually break up scar tissue. But I’ve never tried it nor used it so IDK. I think it depends of the podiatrist. Most do not get very deep into rehab exercises nor manual therapy which in my experience has helped the most. So my recs in the video stand.
I wanted to know if the plantar fibroma tumor on the bottom of the foot can go away without surgery or not?
And is it neccessary to remove the tumor if it dont hurt or pain?
No idea. I can't say but I'd rec having your own doctor give you recommendations.
I've been having this issue for over a year now...I've just been dealing with it...My question is....I have it in Both Feet...pain and symptoms are almost identical...is that normal...or is Plantar Fasciitis normally just in 1 foot?
It can occur in both. Certainly less common, but not out of the question.
what is your opinion of the Oh ball?
lori whitmer it looks pretty similar to the Body Works Ball I use, so I'm fine with it for the first part of the protocol.
Good video but it is so hard to see the foot movements/exercises they are so far from the camera.
im.a house cleaner and stay on my feet..4-6 hrs a day it comes bk bout three times a year but there always one time it comes and doesnt leave
What causes the scar tissue in the first place. My plantar fasciitis which I've never had in my 56 years, developed overnight. After 2 weeks when it hadn't cleared up by itself went to doc. Prescribed 5% ibuprofen gel and nepraxen and advised to use golf ball as described in video. No better after a week but has not got worse. Will try more exercises.
It's common for the symptoms to have sudden onset as you've described. That's a sign of an inflammatory response (thus your doc's Rx). But most of the time there is adhesion / disorganized tissue in the area as well that has developed over time (chronic) or acutely (suddenly).
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Thanks for prompt reply.