Plantar Fasciitis / Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome :: Biomechanics, Acupuncture And Laser Therapy

Having had PF for going on 4 years I have been seeing an osteopath for the last 2 months This has helped the PF to a degree however a year ago I felt there was more going on as the joints in my feet were extremely painful and I had to have my medication put up. 600 mg pregabalin as well as tramadol on bad days. I was recently referred to orthopaedic biomechanics who have now diagnosed me with Tarsal Tunnel syndrome and currently awaiting further appointments with biomechanics and physio for acupuncture and laser therapy. Has anyone else been diagnosed with same and what was the outcome?? I am desperate to be pain free and be able to have a life again. I have not worked in nearly a year and getting so frustrated not being able to get about much or get back to work.

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Plantar Fasciitis :: Six Sessions Of Shock Wave Therapy

Last year I had six sessions of shock wave therapy for plantar fasciitis, a condition I have had for 4 plus years.  The shock wave therapy calmed this down considerably for two/three months.  However I am now back to square one, so unfortunately it did not work.  I would like to know if there is anyone who has gone down this route a second time, with positive results.  So, if anyone has experienced a second bout of SWT successful or otherwise, I would be delighted to hear from you.

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Plantar Fasciitis :: Sessions Of Shock Wave Therapy?

Anybody had more than one course of sessions of shock wave therapy?  My first lot did not work very well and I'm wondering if another lot would do the trick.

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Back Issues :: Cold Laser Therapy

I have a number of back problems, n have had surgery. Trying everything from ESI's, to..the list is too long, I gave up for many years after being told the pump was my only next option.

I recently decided to try the cold laser therapy they do on animals for arthritis, and according to their pamphlet helps with a number of things..I don't have the list with me but promised I would write after the treatment. Yes, there was some alleviation..but it is one of a few chronic areas n they say at least 6 treatments for areas that bad,,2nd treatment tomorrow.

I will post again after that but I have to add.. I haven't been able to lay on my stomach for 20 yrs without severe pain trying to get or roll off my stomach..I had neither. I laid there 20 min n I should've been in tears half way through n I wasn't. There may be more..but I am not going to try to explain until I try a few more of these treatments.

I have a lot of scar tissue n osteoarthritis in this area to start, n I would say it is worth the effort if u have the same problems and nothing else has worked.

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Plantar Fibromatosis After 20 Years Of Plantar Fasciitis

I have suffered from plantar fasciitis for over 20 years. I have had special inserts made, bought and bought inserts, bought and bought shoes, I am now BROKE. I have had so many cortisone shots in both feet I can no longer get them, I have nerve damage in my left foot. Last year I was diagnosed with palmar fibromatosis, and also plantar fibromatosis. I had surgery on my hand, and the knots came back worse, the knots in my feet are getting really bad. I can barely walk. I am on my feet 7 1/2 hours of 8 hours (no breaks except lunch), and I walk and walk, and my feet are killing me. I have cried until I have no tears left. I can not find a doctor willing to do surgery on me. They say they don't want to take the risk. I have even traveled far away for a treatment that I hear works, but that doctor said I had too much scar tissue to do the procedure.

I am at my wits end, I am in such HORRIBLE shape. I have seriously thought about laying down on the railroad tracks and letting it cut my feet OFF.
I live in Virginia, does anyone know of a doctor that can help me? What should I do?

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Plantar Fasciitis :: Methods That Can Help

I have Plantar Fasciitis for a month. I have tried many methods including anti-inflammatory medicine and plaster, soak in hot water [which makes it worst], etc..... I don't believe in western medication as anti-inflammatory will merely stop you from feeling the pain temporary and steroid injection has side effects.

I believe the below will help:-

1) No running or high impact exercise

2) Taking homeopathy medicine

3) Reduce weight [as I am overweight]

4) Have correct posture in standing and walking

5) Wear special shoes for heel pain or insert heel pain relief sole into my working shoes

6) Go swimming which is a good exercise for PF

I believe the above will speed up my recovery ......

Lastly, have faith in myself!

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Plantar Fasciitis :: Boden Technique

has anyone had the Boden Technique for plantar fasciitis?

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Plantar Fasciitis :: How Long It Will Take To Stop?

I have now had it almost 10 years and I just wonder if anyone else has had it for a similar time length of time. my pain is not on and off it is all the time the pain never stops even when I haven't walked for weeks and even in bed i get woken by pain in my feet (heels) feet swell not to a huge size but it is very noticeable. i have always been told its plantar fasciitis but from what i have found online people don't have it this long. any help would mean the world even if you are just telling me if you have had for a similar amount of time.

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Plantar Fasciitis :: Hip Arthroscopy Relieved It

I don't know if this will help anyone, but thought I'd post it in case it does. I had been suffering from painful plantar fasciitis for 5 months with no relief from painkillers, icing, physio exercises or stretching. Then 4 weeks ago I had a hip arthroscopy that meant my leg being put in traction for the procedure. I woke up with the plantar fasciitis completely gone, and so far there are no signs of it returning. I wondered whether there are any physiotherapists or other medical professionals that may be able to offer some sort of traction treatment to give that extra stretch to the muscles to relieve or possibly even get rid of plantar fasciitis for others. It might be worth considering as a treatment option if there are no other risks associated.

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Plantar Fasciitis :: Lumps On The Muscle Of Foot

Does anyone who has plantar fasciitis get lumps on the muscle on side foot by arch of foot. I have six large ones very painful. Not sure if it to do with plantar fasciitis or torn it when trying to walk around. Need advise as do not want travel up hospital once more when got appointment in few weeks for foot possible surgery too.

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Playing Match With Plantar Fasciitis For Last 3 Weeks

I've had PF for the last three weeks.I went to the physio ten days ago and he said that i could play a football match the day after;if i did all the stretches.I did all the stretches but I felt pain on my heel when I put pressure on it so I decided not  to.I have continued to do stretching but it still feel pain.Should I play a match tomorrow , as it is a really important one.

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Heel Pain :: Plantar Fasciitis Or Tendonitis?

I have had this going on for 3 years now and still no closer to an outcome. The pain is in the back of both heels and when touched is really painful. I have had xrays, ultrasounds and an MRI for Plantar and tendonitis but both have been ruled out as nothing showing up. The symptoms led them to believe it was one or the other ie Plantar or Tendonitis, I can hardly walk when I get out of bed and when I point my toes to the air it pulls around the back of my heel. As I work in retail and I'm on my feet all day my feet ache the longer the day goes on and by the time I get home I shuffle along as the pain hurts too much. Once I sit down and rest for as little as 10 minutes I feel everything tighten up and is hard to walk. I have now been told by my the consultant that he doesn't think the pain is in my feet and if it is he can't find it so has now made me an appointment to see the spinal team that's if they are willing to see me. Surely if I am in pain and can't get through a day without any then surely there must be a problem somewhere. At 40 years old I find myself not being able to do the things I love like long distance walking and being out in the fresh air instead. I spend most of my free time resting my feet so I can be ready for the following day as its a constant struggle with the pain.

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Plantar Fasciitis :: Heel Pain For Months

I have been suffering with heel pain for 7 months. Very frustrating. I left a job in december because standing up for prolonged hours was too painful. Have discomfort in my current job but the hours are shorter so it is more bearable. 

Just wondering if anyone has suffered with heel pain for a similar length of time and if it ever went away eventually?

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Plantar Fasciitis :: Both Feet - Steroid Injections?

I've had PF in one foot for best part of a year, now in both feet for the last 4 weeks. Im in excruciating pain as I'm sure most people who suffer from PF can relate to. Painkillers I have been prescribed up till now are useless but my GP is giving me stronger ones for when I go on holiday in 2 weeks so I can walk around hopefully. He has told me that when I return from hols, I will be having steroid injections. I'm interested to know what other sufferers think regarding this and also if it has helped the people who have had the injection.

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Plantar Fasciitis - Cortisone, Insoles And Release - Nothing Worked

After years of pain in both feet with PF,more exercises than ever,many cortisone injections under ultrasound and spending a small fortune on insoles/shoes,i tried everything, nothing ever worked so after 3 years of suffering my surgeon recommended PF Release on the left foot(Open Surgery)which I had and he didn't want to see me for 6 months,i never felt it had worked so here I am 3 months after im in worse pain now than ever...AGONY......crying in pain.

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Plantar Fasciitis Due To Ankylosing Spondylitis - Pain Management?

I am new to this forum so I apologise if I am doing things wrong. I have have AS for many years, well controlled with NSAIDs but plantar fasciitis is causing me a lot of pain at the moment. Does anyone have any ideas about the best sorts of treatment? Most web sites seem to concentrate on PF caused by running, being overweight etc rather than AS? If this has already been discussed, could someone direct me to the relevant threads?

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Plantar Fasciitis :: Inserts For Shoes Causing Hip Pain

I was told that I have Plantar Fasciitis. I was given inserts for my shoe but I can't use them as they give me hip pain which is worse than the heel pain. I've tried resting my foot and this helps but I can't rest for ever. I love walking and it keeps me fit.

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Plantar Fasciitis :: Heel And Leg Pain That Leads To Shoulder Blades

I cannot wear a shoe on my right foot for my than 3 hours before this terrible pain starts in my heel, then travels up my leg & ends up in my shoulder blades, but so far they cannot find anything wrong with my foot also have shocking leg cramps during the night, if I walk around the house with no shoes on no worries, see a neurologist next week then a rheumatologist the following week, back doctor has given me the flick & tells me it's nerve damage, all very strange

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Plantar Fasciitis :: Inflamed Irritated Feeling Heel Pain

About 4 months ago I started noticing my both of my feet felt very fatigued after a short walk and when I put my feet up to rest, the lower back side of my heels (below my achilles just before it turns to the underside of my foot) felt slightly irritated. The fatigue in my feet would come and go then about 6 weeks ago I started feeling pain/discomfort in the bottom of my feet (in the heel area). The pain has never been worse in the morning. It gets worse the more I'm on my feet (especially standing or slow walking like when shopping). I have extremely high arches and the doctor thinks I am experiencing pain because of the anatomy of my feet (a lot of concentrated force on the heels). 

Let me rewind a bit. Because of my very high arches I have been fearful of developing foot problems, especially PF. As a result, in March of this year I started doing calf stretches in the morning. About 30 minutes to an hour after waking up I would stand on a stair and really stretch out my calves (3 sets of 20 seconds for both legs). It was about 6-7 weeks later that at the same time I started noticing the pain in both of my heels.

About 3 weeks ago I got custom orthotics and shoes with excellent cushioning for the heels. About 10 days ago I stopped stretching thinking I may have actually injured myself because of overstretching.

I have no pain when pressing on my heels or achilles or anywhere under my feet, just an inflamed irritated feeling when I walk. Other than a few steps here and there I don't walk barefoot and haven't for the past couple of years (broke and ankle two years ago and hard surfaces really aggravated things after getting out of the cast).

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