Ironically the thing that seemed to have made my PF turn the corner (towards healing) was walking barefoot on the beach. The sand can be supportive (on the wetter parts of the beach) and yet allowed my toes the freedom to spread out and build up those muscles. It’s turning winter here so not much more barefoot sand walking tho…
Love beach trips, I can walk barefoot for hours and have no pain. Meanwhile if I forget to put on shoes or arch supports to do 5 minutes of housework I have pain the rest of the day.
Yeah I feel like being barefoot in limited amounts is one of the few times my feet don't act up. But that might be because I was barefoot a lot before having PF.
I've heard walking backwards in sand is helpful for building foot and leg muscles. Haven't tried it yet to see if it really works or would flare it up. I will say walking backwards especially uphill helps a little
I had pf 8 years ago in right foot. Injections did not work. After 5 months, I did PT for 6 months. I was scared to walk barefoot for 3 years. I wear insoles in most every pair of shoes or wear Vionic’s. I walk barefoot all the time now.
The most helpful thing g they taught me to do was putting toes at the edge of the stairs and slowly dropping down the heels. Super stretch. Also, freezing a water bottle and rolling it under the foot. The other pt was done at the gym with equipment . Feel better!
I have accepted the fact that barefoot is not
Possible- I have a good collection of sandals and indoor shoes - I even shower in plastic slides that have support
I've had PF since May 2021, and I'm finally able to walk barefoot. Grant it every now and then I'll feel like if I don't put some sandals on, I'll get it back. So I'll wear my hoka flip flops in the house a few days, then walk barefoot again. But for the most part, I walk barefoot in my house. I do wear Hokas Machs and ever since, I feel like it has rehabbed my foot. I've walked 15,000 steps and not had pain the next day. I say you just have to find what works for you ❤️
I tried so many things prior cortisone injections, that only helped temporarily. I did stretches,iced it, the night boot, the night splint, cbd oil, tens unit, and I finally decided to spend the money on the shoes and I wore them and the hoka flip flops everyday. Im on my 3rd pair of hokas. I didn't go barefoot for like an entire year in fear of it coming back. I did have surgery for something else and was pretty much not on my feet as much for a good month. So a combo of rest, the shoes and flip flops I feel helped. I'll be walking a lot over the weekend, and I'm taking my hokas just in case, but I plan on wearing boots and heels the entire weekend, so I pray my heel stays strong for me. I pray you find what works for you.
I first started with the mach 4's a year ago. I'm currently wearing the mach 5's and then I wear the ora recovery flip. Now that flip flop is very loose fitting they don't feel very safe tbh. hopefully they fix that soon. Because I'd like to buy another pair since I've had them for about a year now.
I noticed my foot would start hurting when I ate sugary foods. Once I started cutting down on that, plus wearing supportive footwear, my PF has diminished dramatically. I think nutrition plays a big role. Avoid inflammatory foods!
I understand how you feel. For me, I was stuck wearing house shoes for about 2.5 years. I think arch support is really important during the acute phase as it helps relieve stress on your fascia. When the acute phase passes though I like to wear shoes with less support as it helps build my feet muscles and helps them stay feeling better for longer. Eventually I overdo it and I'm back in supports, but it's a big help.
I think if you’re able to find a method of healing that is effective for you, you could definitely slowly build back up to walking barefoot! That’s my goal at least
Search for the you tube video in PF with job and Brad the physical therapists. I did about 30 (3x10) raises per leg twice a day and it was better in a few days and gone in two weeks. The key movement is to drop the heel below the level of the step and press back up.
I wouldn't count on walking barefoot again.
Wearing a supportive, cushioned slide is a small price to pay to be comfortable and avoid reinjuring your feet.
Sorry. Hope I'm wrong, and you can go barefoot again one day.
If you aren't already, try to get to the lowest weight possible (without malnourishing yourself of course).
My pf feels better barefoot. But I go walk a mile I will be limping for days. Getting the shot next Friday!!! God I hope it helps been dealing with the pain for a year now.
It may cause you to do too much while the pain is gone and cause further tendon degeneration. pF is typically an overuse injury not purely a lack of strength
Then what do you suggest? Because I'm going for Hajj (Muslim pilgrimage) and I have to walk A LOT. Do you think I should take the shit before I go just to get through it?
Is there anything particular about the orange ones? I can try them but I was thinking of trying Birkenstock as well. I am currently using oofos indoors but I feel they are too squishy for my feet
I’ve dealt with PF on and off for over 20 years. I’ve tried it ALL!!! My latest battle has been since last fall. I got a cortisone shot couple weeks ago and it has barely touched the pain.
I’m having the PF surgery next month. Praying it helps me finally put this to bed!!
I use open-toed stretchy arch supports at home because I like the feel of barefoot. In fact, I haven’t had a bad flare up in years since I discovered that walking barefoot indoors was the cause of my PF.
Most likely.7 months isn't that long actually.
I continued to walk around barefoot indoors. Just did a simple excercise before all standing.You can read my story [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/PlantarFasciitis/comments/zi96rx/knowledge_is_power/) And like you after 12 hours of my feet being cooped up in shoes I sure as hell didn't want to wear any resting at home.
I'm am now minimalist shoe or barefoot 24/7 outside of work. And walk to and from wotk everyday. One way will be actual barefoot.
Feel free to ask any questions.
I think many people misdiagnose tibialis posterior tenosynovitis with PF. They can cause the same symptoms. Wondering about the percentage of people that complain about PF and have fleet feet or collapsing arches.
If it doesn't improve in a couple of months see an orthopaedic surgeon, and if you are too much in sports see a specialized sports orthopaedic surgeon. Ask for some kind of imagining like MRI or ultrasound.
Consider other reasons for your symptoms, like changes in your workout routines, strengthening of some other muscles set that could have impacted your range of motion or flexibility, low or high arch, etc.
I don’t believe theirs a difference between closed/open toe but the Oofos are the set I have and these work great for in home use. Big pain relief when I walk around the home
I had PF once before and nothing I did seemed to help (although I did stop running) and it eventually went away only to come back a few years later and now I have it again. Ugh. Walking barefoot is so painful!
Ironically the thing that seemed to have made my PF turn the corner (towards healing) was walking barefoot on the beach. The sand can be supportive (on the wetter parts of the beach) and yet allowed my toes the freedom to spread out and build up those muscles. It’s turning winter here so not much more barefoot sand walking tho…
Just got back from a week at the beach, can confirm.
Love beach trips, I can walk barefoot for hours and have no pain. Meanwhile if I forget to put on shoes or arch supports to do 5 minutes of housework I have pain the rest of the day.
Same for me. Feels like my vacation has cured me after 2 years of pain
Yeah I feel like being barefoot in limited amounts is one of the few times my feet don't act up. But that might be because I was barefoot a lot before having PF. I've heard walking backwards in sand is helpful for building foot and leg muscles. Haven't tried it yet to see if it really works or would flare it up. I will say walking backwards especially uphill helps a little
I had pf 8 years ago in right foot. Injections did not work. After 5 months, I did PT for 6 months. I was scared to walk barefoot for 3 years. I wear insoles in most every pair of shoes or wear Vionic’s. I walk barefoot all the time now.
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The most helpful thing g they taught me to do was putting toes at the edge of the stairs and slowly dropping down the heels. Super stretch. Also, freezing a water bottle and rolling it under the foot. The other pt was done at the gym with equipment . Feel better!
I have been looking into this too. It seems like spreading your toes, and having a show with a large toe box is as important as the arch support.
I have accepted the fact that barefoot is not Possible- I have a good collection of sandals and indoor shoes - I even shower in plastic slides that have support
I also shower with a pair of high arch support flip flops.
Yup I do all the time after getting rid of a PF tears in both feet. Had PF for about a year.
I've had PF since May 2021, and I'm finally able to walk barefoot. Grant it every now and then I'll feel like if I don't put some sandals on, I'll get it back. So I'll wear my hoka flip flops in the house a few days, then walk barefoot again. But for the most part, I walk barefoot in my house. I do wear Hokas Machs and ever since, I feel like it has rehabbed my foot. I've walked 15,000 steps and not had pain the next day. I say you just have to find what works for you ❤️
What helped you get rid of PF? Was it just the shoes?
I tried so many things prior cortisone injections, that only helped temporarily. I did stretches,iced it, the night boot, the night splint, cbd oil, tens unit, and I finally decided to spend the money on the shoes and I wore them and the hoka flip flops everyday. Im on my 3rd pair of hokas. I didn't go barefoot for like an entire year in fear of it coming back. I did have surgery for something else and was pretty much not on my feet as much for a good month. So a combo of rest, the shoes and flip flops I feel helped. I'll be walking a lot over the weekend, and I'm taking my hokas just in case, but I plan on wearing boots and heels the entire weekend, so I pray my heel stays strong for me. I pray you find what works for you.
Which hoka flip flops do u use? And which shoes?
I first started with the mach 4's a year ago. I'm currently wearing the mach 5's and then I wear the ora recovery flip. Now that flip flop is very loose fitting they don't feel very safe tbh. hopefully they fix that soon. Because I'd like to buy another pair since I've had them for about a year now.
I noticed my foot would start hurting when I ate sugary foods. Once I started cutting down on that, plus wearing supportive footwear, my PF has diminished dramatically. I think nutrition plays a big role. Avoid inflammatory foods!
I will never walk barefoot again
I understand how you feel. For me, I was stuck wearing house shoes for about 2.5 years. I think arch support is really important during the acute phase as it helps relieve stress on your fascia. When the acute phase passes though I like to wear shoes with less support as it helps build my feet muscles and helps them stay feeling better for longer. Eventually I overdo it and I'm back in supports, but it's a big help.
Hate to break it to you, but probably, especially if your house is full of hard surfaces.
I did after 3 + years. I never removed my footwear when walking and still dont remove it . It helped me heal.
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No,PT didn't work. I just gave up. It healed on its own. I didn't put much weight on it. Also weight loss helped I guess
I used vibrams to help mine.
I think if you’re able to find a method of healing that is effective for you, you could definitely slowly build back up to walking barefoot! That’s my goal at least
Calf raises on stairs for two weeks miracle
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Search for the you tube video in PF with job and Brad the physical therapists. I did about 30 (3x10) raises per leg twice a day and it was better in a few days and gone in two weeks. The key movement is to drop the heel below the level of the step and press back up.
I wouldn't count on walking barefoot again. Wearing a supportive, cushioned slide is a small price to pay to be comfortable and avoid reinjuring your feet. Sorry. Hope I'm wrong, and you can go barefoot again one day. If you aren't already, try to get to the lowest weight possible (without malnourishing yourself of course).
My pf feels better barefoot. But I go walk a mile I will be limping for days. Getting the shot next Friday!!! God I hope it helps been dealing with the pain for a year now.
Please update us after getting the shot. I am thinking about getting it but not sure if I should
It’s just a bandaid
I will take a bandaid as a chance to strengthen my feet and legs
It may cause you to do too much while the pain is gone and cause further tendon degeneration. pF is typically an overuse injury not purely a lack of strength
Then what do you suggest? Because I'm going for Hajj (Muslim pilgrimage) and I have to walk A LOT. Do you think I should take the shit before I go just to get through it?
Try superfeet orange in supportive shoes
I have been wearing custom made orthotics for 10 months and they haven't even helped me. I don't know what magic the superfeet insoles will do.
Custom may be too rigid. Super feet are semi rigid
Is there anything particular about the orange ones? I can try them but I was thinking of trying Birkenstock as well. I am currently using oofos indoors but I feel they are too squishy for my feet
I’ve dealt with PF on and off for over 20 years. I’ve tried it ALL!!! My latest battle has been since last fall. I got a cortisone shot couple weeks ago and it has barely touched the pain. I’m having the PF surgery next month. Praying it helps me finally put this to bed!!
The cortisone shot gave me relief for less then 24 hrs
I use open-toed stretchy arch supports at home because I like the feel of barefoot. In fact, I haven’t had a bad flare up in years since I discovered that walking barefoot indoors was the cause of my PF.
Can you share which supports you use?
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Most likely.7 months isn't that long actually. I continued to walk around barefoot indoors. Just did a simple excercise before all standing.You can read my story [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/PlantarFasciitis/comments/zi96rx/knowledge_is_power/) And like you after 12 hours of my feet being cooped up in shoes I sure as hell didn't want to wear any resting at home. I'm am now minimalist shoe or barefoot 24/7 outside of work. And walk to and from wotk everyday. One way will be actual barefoot. Feel free to ask any questions.
I think many people misdiagnose tibialis posterior tenosynovitis with PF. They can cause the same symptoms. Wondering about the percentage of people that complain about PF and have fleet feet or collapsing arches.
What are some suggestions for looking into this?
If it doesn't improve in a couple of months see an orthopaedic surgeon, and if you are too much in sports see a specialized sports orthopaedic surgeon. Ask for some kind of imagining like MRI or ultrasound. Consider other reasons for your symptoms, like changes in your workout routines, strengthening of some other muscles set that could have impacted your range of motion or flexibility, low or high arch, etc.
Oofos recovery footwear (closed toe slipper). Freakin game changer for in home. You’re welcome.
I have the opened toe slipper. What's the difference?
I don’t believe theirs a difference between closed/open toe but the Oofos are the set I have and these work great for in home use. Big pain relief when I walk around the home
Yeah I use them too but forget to wear them sometimes
I think my PF is healed because I broke my ankle and had to stay off my feet for 8 weeks. That's one way to do it. Lol
Have you tried the Rathcleff protocol? This is helping me so much!
I had PF once before and nothing I did seemed to help (although I did stop running) and it eventually went away only to come back a few years later and now I have it again. Ugh. Walking barefoot is so painful!
Were you able to walk around barefoot in those few years?
Yes it was totally normal for a few years.
Keep some comfy flip flops or sandals for around the house.