Had Success with Plantar Faciitis?

[The A Team]

Hello Out There,

Have you had plantar faciitis and healed it? Please let me know what worked for you.
I have been able to get to about 60-70% well with mine. I found out the ice- ice method doesn't work for everyone. I've had luck with heat, acupuncture (unfortunately I can't go every week), accupressure and doing sports that keep me off my heal- swimming, biking.

Anyone out there with success?

Thanks
Andrea

[Hot Compost]

never heard of it, until today.

i have had success learning what Plantar Faciitis is

Plantar Faciitis - Google Image Search (https://images.google.com/images?q=Plantar%20Faciitis)

[hales]

Try the supplement MSM. I found it helped my heel pain. (fasciitis or heel bone-bruise?) I took about 5 gms a day and had relief within a week. I had fairly serious heel pain for several years, and the MSM got rid of most of my symptoms. (ice, massage, etc., only worked very short-term). It's inexpensive and effective and has little or no side-effects. (google it and see. You can buy it cheaply at iHerb.com - Vitamins, Supplements & Natural Health Products (https://www.iherb.com), or Buy Discount Vitamins, Supplements, Low Carb and More at www.Vitacost.com (https://www.vitacost.com)).

Scott.


Hello Out There,

Have you had plantar faciitis and healed it? Please let me know what worked for you.
I have been able to get to about 60-70% well with mine. I found out the ice- ice method doesn't work for everyone. I've had luck with heat, acupuncture (unfortunately I can't go every week), accupressure and doing sports that keep me off my heal- swimming, biking.

Anyone out there with success?

Thanks
Andrea

[hedgewitch_13]

Hello Out There,

Have you had plantar faciitis and healed it? Please let me know what worked for you.
I have been able to get to about 60-70% well with mine. I found out the ice- ice method doesn't work for everyone. I've had luck with heat, acupuncture (unfortunately I can't go every week), accupressure and doing sports that keep me off my heal- swimming, biking.

Anyone out there with success?

Thanks
Andrea

Hello,

Yes, I have had this condition and healed it. I have actually outlined the treatment I used at a forum I have started. Follow this link: throughthickandthin.myfreeforum.org :: Index (https://throughthickandthin.myfreeforum.org) If you scroll down the home page and look under the category, 'Exercise Support', you will see a forum titled, 'Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis'. I give a very detailed description there of the treatment protocol I followed; all things that can be done naturally at home. Many others have also left their comments and suggestions on this thread for what has been effective for them in managing this condition. Hope this information helps! You never know how debilitating this condition can be until you experience it firsthand. I hope you find relief soon and that the suggestions can benefit you.

-Shannon

[Sylph]

Go to a podiatrist. A good pal had excruciating plantar fasciitis years ago and went to Dr. Jean Turner in Sebastopol. She prescribed custom orthotics for his shoes that relieved the pain within a very short time. The problem has never returned. Podiatrists can do wonders for many foot problems.
My same friend spotted Dr. Turner in downtown Sebastopol several years after his 'miracle cure' and ran up to her to thank her effusively. (This guy is normally rather restrained). He said she was a little taken aback by his enthusiasm...probably didn't remember him!
Don't neglect your feet. Some problems can be corrected when they are fairly mild.

[soarman]

Solution: Posture Control Insoles
Plantar Fasciitis: Causes and Cures for Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Pain (https://www.mortonsfoot.com/plantarfaciitis.html)
These insoles are not expensive orthotics.

About 4 years ago, my feet, knees, and back constantly ached, and I would get mild relief from my chiropractor and acupuncturist. Then I visited a woman (who has sinced moved away) that practices Hannah Somatics, based upon posture. After fitting me w/ Posture Control Insoles, I have had ZERO pain in my feet, knees, and back. Going up and down stairs used to be painful. No more! And it's been 4 years.

The premise is that our whole body rests upon our feet, and if they are out of alignment, then the rest of our skeletal structure realigns itself. Eventually the 'out of alignment' cause various pain in our feet, knees, back, etc.

Read their website....call them if you need to ask questions.

If there is a wacco that has fitted these insoles before, make yourself known to this group I believe that using them the first time, a proper fit is recommended, but not necessary.

I am hopeful that you will have complete recovery.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, body worker, or related to this company.
I have been a very happy user!

soarman

[Yubajeff]

If you experience heel pain on first awakening, then sleeping with a simple splint to maintain the foot in dorsiflexion ((cock-up)is usually very helpful.
This is one condition (of many) that is aggravated by avoiding activity, even activity that seems to worsen it. This is true with many chronic conditions ie conditions lasting longer than 6 weeks. You didn't mention if you have done the basic Achilles tendon stretching exercises (the main cause is the pulling on the plantar fascia by this heel cord tendon). Other than that, experimenting with different shoes and low cost OTC devices are worthwhile. Shoes with higher heels feel more comfortable initially but worsen the situation long term. Remember Earth Shoes? They have negative heels, and they have wood or other rigid sole material, which transfers weight away from the heel. Flexible comfy shoes like I wear allow full heel impact, so you should consider avoiding them. Custom orthotics can undoubtedly work, but they are usually very expensive, even with insurance, and not guaranteed. Local steroid injections are cheap, easy (to give, not to receive) and occassionally temporarily very effective. I have done hundreds of these in my previous life as a GP, with never a complication, and slightly better than a 50-50 response; but then again, that could be placebo effect! And remember this: free medical advise is usually worth what you pay for it.
Yubajeff


Hello Out There,

Have you had plantar faciitis and healed it? Please let me know what worked for you.
I have been able to get to about 60-70% well with mine. I found out the ice- ice method doesn't work for everyone. I've had luck with heat, acupuncture (unfortunately I can't go every week), accupressure and doing sports that keep me off my heal- swimming, biking.

Anyone out there with success?

Thanks
Andrea

[alanora]

MSM is given to racehorses as well, and can be found for...was a few years ago.... $16./lb. at Friendly Feed. I assume it is less in bulk than in capsule form. I was instructed to take it with vit c.,and at practically the dosage for a horse. It is a sulphur, not to be confused with sulfa...and theoretically acts by effecting increased permeability at the cell wall level, allowing more efficient removal of the cellular debris, i.e. products of inflammation, and enhanced uptake of cellular nutrients. The amount of decrease in pain level of my back, with three contiguous blown/bulging discs, was astounding. Made the difference between flat in bed and able to go to the healing sulfur natural hot springs with strong friends. It is about the most bitter thing ever tasted, capsulizing is possible, I slugged it in orange juice. There are pill form available at trader joe's..I don't know the purity, seems to work, though I take much less these days.


Try the supplement MSM. I found it helped my heel pain. (fasciitis or heel bone-bruise?) I took about 5 gms a day and had relief within a week. I had fairly serious heel pain for several years, and the MSM got rid of most of my symptoms. (ice, massage, etc., only worked very short-term). It's inexpensive and effective and has little or no side-effects. (google it and see. You can buy it cheaply at iHerb.com - Vitamins, Supplements & Natural Health Products (https://www.iherb.com), or Buy Discount Vitamins, Supplements, Low Carb and More at www.Vitacost.com (https://www.vitacost.com)).

Scott.

[Devora808]

After the supplements, ice, and even a boot to wear at night, the shoe inserts were the final piece that brought relief. I use different sets depending on the shoe. But now I walk and dance almost daily and have no pain (I'd had pain for 3 years.) I use the arch supports from "the Good Feet store" in Santa Rosa and the "Birkenstock" store in Santa Rosa. Podiatrist Dr. Jean Turner recommended the Birkenstock inserts as the best non-prescription arch support. They run around $70 a pair. The Good Feet inserts are quite a bit more, but I wear them everyday in my New Balance athletic shoes. Both Birkenstock & Good Feet Store will fit them to your feet. Good shoes and good arch supports make a world of difference.

[The A Team]

Thanks Everyone for your generous responses!
To clarify I have seen western doctors as well as eastern. I feel confident that I'll get to 100% wellness, it is also very valuable to know what works for other people.
Andrea:thumbsup:

[jitterbug]

I had Plantar Facitis a while back & caught it early. For me, finding shoes with very good arches and never being barefoot - even in the house helped. I picked up some slippers at The Walking Company.

Also, an important part was doing calf-muscle stretches.

I didn't ever try them, but I have seen braces that you can wear when you sleep that flex your foot and help the muscle relax.

This was a few years ago and I don't have the pain any more. I usually wear soled slippers or shoes in the house, but don't experience discomfort with occasional barefootedness.

Good luck!


Thanks Everyone for your generous responses!
To clarify I have seen western doctors as well as eastern. I feel confident that I'll get to 100% wellness, it is also very valuable to know what works for other people.
Andrea:thumbsup:

[galephil]

Andrea-
I'm happy to report that my foot pan has disappeared.
Things to do:
Wear shoes with arch support.
Do "rise on toes" exercises.
Buy and use arch supports to put in your shoes.

Things to avoid:
Walking bare footed.
Wearing "flats" without arches.
Good luck, Gale

Hello Out There,

Have you had plantar faciitis and healed it? Please let me know what worked for you.
I have been able to get to about 60-70% well with mine. I found out the ice- ice method doesn't work for everyone. I've had luck with heat, acupuncture (unfortunately I can't go every week), accupressure and doing sports that keep me off my heal- swimming, biking.

Anyone out there with success?

Thanks
Andrea

[mcriquet]

Hi All,

Seems I'm the veteran in the group. I've had it since I was 18 and have learned to live with it although it's getting worse. What works:

1. Haflinger shoes with cork bottom. Available at the Birkenstock store in SRO near Whole Foods on Yulupa. Also Birkenstocks. Also Z-Coil - much more expensive, but it's like walking on shock absorbers.

2. Detox foot pads. The best ones I've found were at Rite Aid. They are amazing.

3. Shin splint. Takes getting used to but definetly helps.

4. Having foot taped up by podiatrist. Tried it myself but I had the wrong kind of tape.

5. I've used all sorts of orthodics otc and otherwise. I'm now trying "Good Feet". Not so expensive at Kaiser (you don't have to be a member). I paid $30-35 for the pair. They seem pretty good.

What doesn't work:

1. dancing without shoes.
2. going barefoot.

Ah, yes I have to wear my funny shoes. I also have bone spurs and sometimes they really hurt.

I appreciated all the other comments and I took notes.

BTW, I recently visited NORTH BAY FOOT & ANKLE CENTER in Petaluma who advertised a COMPLIMENTARY FOOT & ANKLE EXAM. BEWARE!! They charged my insurance company $700 and tried to charge me another $300. Total misrepresentation. :2cents::2cents::2cents::idea:

Cricket

[imationgirl]

Hello Out There,

Have you had plantar faciitis and healed it? Please let me know what worked for you.
I have been able to get to about 60-70% well with mine. I found out the ice- ice method doesn't work for everyone. I've had luck with heat, acupuncture (unfortunately I can't go every week), accupressure and doing sports that keep me off my heal- swimming, biking.

Anyone out there with success?

Thanks
Andrea
Andrea: Switch your shoes to change the elevation on your feet bottoms. If you wear Birkenstocks, try gym shoes or vice vicersa Usually these things will heal.

[Tseth]

Hi,
I was diagnosed with Plantar faciitis by a podiatrist about 25 yrs ago. I bought the expensive orthotics and they helped some, but I hated wearing them. A few months later I discovered that the gastroc muscles in the back of my calves were very tight (I was one of those massage therapists who doesn't get enough body work). I found a way to work on them and when i got the muscles to release the pain disappeared completely... immediately! I kept the orthotics in a drawer for years because they cost so much I couldn't bear to toss them. Finally I did. The only time it has come back is when, for some reason my calves would get tight again. (doing any of those things the other posts warn not to do like going barefoot, etc) That has only happened a few times and, for me, is easily relieved by working the calves. here's the way I work my own calves:
I stand next to a chair or stool (padded) that is just about knee height.
Bend up one knee and place the lower leg on the seat.
This puts my calf horizontal where I can reach down and back and press into the calf.
I use the flat of my knuckles.
I can tell where to work by the rigid muscle.

[Braggi]

... 2. Detox foot pads. The best ones I've found were at Rite Aid. They are amazing. ...

I do hope everyone knows by now that these are a total fraud. I put a Gratitude on this post for the overall good stuff but not on this statement.

"Detox" anything is a scam. Save your money. Your body has very effective detoxing mechanisms that work 24 hours a day without added anything. Balance is key. Enough food, but not too much, enough water, but not too much, enough exercise ... you get it.

Here's a little article on the foot pads: The Detox Foot Pad Scam (https://www.devicewatch.org/reports/kinoki.shtml)

-Jeff

[MsTerry]

Are you saying her experience is a fraud?


I do hope everyone knows by now that these are a total fraud. I put a Gratitude on this post for the overall good stuff but not on this statement.

"Detox" anything is a scam. Save your money. Your body has very effective detoxing mechanisms that work 24 hours a day without added anything. Balance is key. Enough food, but not too much, enough water, but not too much, enough exercise ... you get it.

Here's a little article on the foot pads: The Detox Foot Pad Scam (https://www.devicewatch.org/reports/kinoki.shtml)

-Jeff

[Braggi]

Are you saying her experience is a fraud?

Find credible sources and then read and learn MsTerry. You don't need to maintain your ignorance your entire life.

-Jeff

[MsTerry]

OK, since you are not answering my question about her experience, do I have to assume now that you are NOT a credible source?



Find credible sources and then read and learn MsTerry. You don't need to maintain your ignorance your entire life.

-Jeff

[Sylph]

"Smart people believe weird things because they are skilled at defending positions they arrived at for notsmart reasons"
Smart People Believe Wierd Things (https://www.scribd.com/doc/5444053/Smart-People-Believe-Wierd-Things)

Do you believe in detox foot pads yourself, MT, or do you consider it 'bad form' to criticize any pseudoscience treatments because it might make someone feel bad?

I have a cold for 5 days, I take echinacea, I get better, therefore I 'believe' in the power of echinacea. Meanwhile, a bunch of studies on echinacea for colds show that it's worthless. If I've had the 'healing experience'. I'll continue to believe in my herb and construct my own rationale for why it works and why the studies were 'flawed'.
Same with footpads. The footpads have the added bonus of 'evidence' of icky junk pulled out of your body as a powerful 'feel-good' placebo.

[MsTerry]

Do you believe in detox foot pads yourself, MT, or do you consider it 'bad form' to criticize any pseudoscience treatments because it might make someone feel bad?.
I consider it bad form to criticize any treatments when it DID make someone feel better.
Whether it is the placebo-effect or the ingredients or just the fact that it was different, if someone's condition improves by using a product, tome that is the most important thing.
You are not going to be able to produce a study that shows that all the participants have the same positive results.
What does that mean? Some people can die from an aspirin others might get better.
We might have found medicine that works for most people, we haven't found anything that works for all
I have no idea why you and Braggi feel the need to discount people's EXPERIENCES,

[hales]

It's interesting to me that some of "us" believe in things that may or may not be supported by "official" scientific studies, and we have experiences that support our beliefs and trust in certain things, such as herbs, acupuncture, massage, nutritional supplements, etc. Some people are perhaps a little too uncritical in their thinking, while some are overly critical in their thinkiing, to the point that they seem to derive enjoyment in "busting" someone else's bubble of belief. No doubt these critical people "believe" that they are "helping" someone else. I just wonder what the motivation is, and if net result is realy positive, or just a major buzz-kill.

; /

I guess that if someone avoids a form of healing that is actually harmful, (because of this intervention), then that person is fortunate. On the other hand, I have generally been happy to experiment with supplements, herbs, Infra-red light, visualization, and other therapeutic approaches, before they have been embraced by the scientific community, FDA, AMA, etc.. I feel they do not have the right to stop me from taking supplements and/or using other modalities that I have researched and deemed "safe" for me. (ie; ephedra, tryptophan, and other amino acids, etc.. granted this sort of thing needs to be regulated, but that doesn't mean we can always trust big Pharma corporations to "protect" us. These companies make way too much money and I do not believe they have our best interests at heart; They would love to push smaller, more independent suppliers (of herbs, supplements, and heath-related technologies) out of businsess and declare vitamin C a drug that can only be bought with a prescription. Much more profitable, this way. I believe this has already been accomplished in parts of the EU.

BTW, if I do something that turns out to be not so good for me, then I take full responsibility.

If anyone cares, I've been taking vitamin/mineral/herb formulas regularly for most of my adult life, and experimenting to see what really works for me, in the alternative health realm.

I found that MSM helped the chronic pain in my foot, but the (expensive!) prescription anti-inflamatory drugs did not.

I found that a formula containing amino acids and herbs worked better than prescrption drug, to help me sleep better.. (my doc would only give me a very few, so I assume they are addictive, in addition to being a "hypnotic drug". (Ambien).

I won't even go too far into the hidden costs to us all, in allowing drug companies to determine how people are diagnosed, treated and overcharged for allopathic medicine. Often the diagnoses are incorrect and create conditions that are then treated with more drugs. (the patient eventually dies, irregardless, but not before giving huge amounts of money to the pharma-medico-industrial complex.)

In my experience, Herbal formulas (usually!) do me no harm, yet help keep me from getting sick every winter, like most people I know, or if I do occasionally get sick they help me get through it quicker. ( I like Source Naturals' "Wellness Formula", and Planetary Herbals "Old Indian Cough Syrup".)

Lately, I'm getting interested in the immune boosting qualities of various mushrooms. Check out Paul Stamet's website for interesting and informative articles, including this one about the dubious nature of Kombucha, from his POV: Fungi Perfecti®: the manchurian mushroom (https://www.fungi.com/info/articles/blob.html)

(It's from the scientific sceptic side, so be aware that I like play both sides of this arbitrary boundary line!! Many people I know are almost in love with this mysterious yeast concoction.. ; )

Live long and prosper all you true believers, and cynical scientists.. as well as those who like to "swing both ways".. ; )

Scott.


"Smart people believe weird things because they are skilled at defending positions they arrived at for notsmart reasons"
Smart People Believe Wierd Things (https://www.scribd.com/doc/5444053/Smart-People-Believe-Wierd-Things)

Do you believe in detox foot pads yourself, MT, or do you consider it 'bad form' to criticize any pseudoscience treatments because it might make someone feel bad?

I have a cold for 5 days, I take echinacea, I get better, therefore I 'believe' in the power of echinacea. Meanwhile, a bunch of studies on echinacea for colds show that it's worthless. If I've had the 'healing experience'. I'll continue to believe in my herb and construct my own rationale for why it works and why the studies were 'flawed'.
Same with footpads. The footpads have the added bonus of 'evidence' of icky junk pulled out of your body as a powerful 'feel-good' placebo.

[hales]

Ms. Terry, I think you hit the nail on the head, in this post.. why not support people in having their own experiences. We can still share differing or even opposing viewpoints, without trying to tear down another person's POV or experience.

When it comes to health issues, the lines between science, spirituality, and psychology are not at all clear. In fact, I bet belief and imagination will generally trump scientifically proven studies, in curing a dis-ease.

I do believe, however, that anyone who preys on an other person's fear, ignorance, idealism, etc., in order to make a buck or other personal gain, is morally/ethically bankrupt. This goes for un-ethical health practitioners, or alt. health supplement providers, as well as pharmaceutical companies, cigarette companies, or whatever.

I'd like to encourage people to do their research and rely on good information, before trying alternative health approaches.. yet still question authority! ; ) Take responsibility for your own body, and live a long, healthy life!

Scott.


I consider it bad form to criticize any treatments when it DID make someone feel better.
Whether it is the placebo-effect or the ingredients or just the fact that it was different, if someone's condition improves by using a product, tome that is the most important thing.
You are not going to be able to produce a study that shows that all the participants have the same positive results.
What does that mean? Some people can die from an aspirin others might get better.
We might have found medicine that works for most people, we haven't found anything that works for all
I have no idea why you and Braggi feel the need to discount people's EXPERIENCES,

[Sylph]

It's interesting to me that some of "us" believe in things that may or may not be supported by "official" scientific studies, and we have experiences that support our beliefs and trust in certain things, such as herbs, acupuncture, massage, nutritional supplements, etc. Some people are perhaps a little too uncritical in their thinking, while some are overly critical in their thinking, to the point that they seem to derive enjoyment in "busting" someone else's bubble of belief. No doubt these critical people "believe" that they are "helping" someone else. I just wonder what the motivation is, and if net result is really positive, or just a major buzz-kill. I guess that if someone avoids a form of healing that is actually harmful, (because of this intervention), then that person is fortunate.
… why not support people in having their own experiences. We can still share differing or even opposing viewpoints, without trying to tear down another person's POV or experience.

Jeff wasn’t ‘tearing down someone’s experience’, just one small item in a long list! He pointed out that he agreed with most of what the poster offered as helpful with his/her problem.
So, do we refrain from any criticism or any analysis of what studies have shown or what is involved or behind any treatment, no matter how implausible scientifically? Are we so sensitive that we cannot hear anything negative about anything that we do for our health? What a fragile foundation for a belief!



When it comes to health issues, the lines between science, spirituality, and psychology are not at all clear. In fact, I bet belief and imagination will generally trump scientifically proven studies, in curing a dis-ease.

Yes, and no. Science, spirituality and psychology are entwined, yes.
But belief and imagination as a cure? It depends on the ‘disease’. There are some diseases medicine doesn’t have great success with, like chronic fatigue. So why not try alternatives, after diagnostic tests come up negative? Doing something, is empowering, rather than resigned acceptance.
On the other hand, if scientists have done studies on ‘X’ form of treatment, and prove that is is or isn't effective, why wouldn’t you want to know?



I do believe, however, that anyone who preys on an other person's fear, ignorance, idealism, etc., in order to make a buck or other personal gain, is morally/ethically bankrupt. This goes for un-ethical health practitioners, or alt. health supplement providers, as well as pharmaceutical companies, cigarette companies, or whatever.
I'd like to encourage people to do their research and rely on good information, before trying alternative health approaches.. yet still question authority!

Well, said, Scott!

Most people have less money to spend on their health care. Alternative healers are taking in billions, so they are not exempt from scrutiny. I’d like to think I’m helping by pointing out that some treatments are a waste of time and money. Instead of spending money on foot pads, use that money to buy a bag of fresh produce, new running shoes, or go to a concert!

[Tseth]

I wanted to say a bit more about my experience with plantar faciitis, but I ran out of time last nite.
As I said before, I discovered the tightness in my calves and found that releasing it eliminated my pain. After that I started paying more attention when a massage client had particularly tight calves (many are like wood). I would ask them if they had foot pain. Often they would say yes and several had been diagnosed with plantar faciitis. I would tell them my experience and work on their calves and show them ways to work on their own. Also, if I saw a client wearing orthotics I would ask them. Since I was working at a resort I didn't usually see them again or at least not right away. Nevertheless, over several years a number of people did report back that working the knots out of the calves helped. I don't want to make wild claims here, but my experience seems to say that this is a far superior treatment than orthotics or any of the other "treatments" I've seen mentioned here.
This fits with the idea that stretching the calves either through excercises or through wearing the braces that hold the foot flexed (stretching the calf) might help. I do make a point of keeping my calves stretched.
A word of warning, though, about working deeply on the back of the legs....
If there is any sign of phlebitis or spider veins please seek counsel of an expert before working on it.
What I do on myself is to press in with my fist until the external pressure matches the internal pressure (the muscle starts to "give" a little) then hold that pressure until the muscle begins to soften (this can take a couple of minutes). As the muscle softens, I lighten the pressure along with it. This can be intense, but I'm doing it on myself so I can moderate it to my own comfort threshold. I make sure to releasethe pressure very slowly.
I haven't had the foot pain in years. I'm now 65 yrs old.
I do not avoid any particular activities, but I don't wear raised-heel shoes because they are not comfortable for me. I walk barefoot and dance barefoot at every opportunity. I wear sandals, crocs, athletic shoes, hiking boots as appropriate.
I am, of course, relating only my own experience and saying what I do to help it. I'm not advising anyone to do these things. Make your own best decision.
Be well.

[Sandy]

Someone told me about Kinesio Tape that athletes use. While looking it up on the net, I found a blog from someone who had plantar faciitis and he put on a picture of his foot with the tape that he wears for his p.f. He said it helps a lot but is not a complete cure. You can buy the tape on-line.
Hello Out There,

Have you had plantar faciitis and healed it? Please let me know what worked for you.
I have been able to get to about 60-70% well with mine. I found out the ice- ice method doesn't work for everyone. I've had luck with heat, acupuncture (unfortunately I can't go every week), accupressure and doing sports that keep me off my heal- swimming, biking.

Anyone out there with success?

Thanks
Andrea

[MsTerry]

thanks for sharing that you dare to walk barefoot, but then again you are still in your younger years.
Even though my dad was an orthopedist and advised against it, (he was also against me wearing boots) I still feel that the more one walks barefoot, the stronger the foot muscles get.
For a while I refused to wear any and all shoes and my feet felt better and stronger than ever.



I haven't had the foot pain in years. I'm now 65 yrs old.
I do not avoid any particular activities, but I don't wear raised-heel shoes because they are not comfortable for me. I walk barefoot and dance barefoot at every opportunity. I wear sandals, crocs, athletic shoes, hiking boots as appropriate.
I am, of course, relating only my own experience and saying what I do to help it. I'm not advising anyone to do these things. Make your own best decision.
Be well.

[Sylph]

One summer, my girlfriend and I vowed never to put on shoes. She lived several miles away, and we had to walk to meet up. My feet were tough as nails in a few weeks. No injuries that I can remember. I think we had put on shoes to go to the movies....
Here is some support for the barefoot idea:
How We're Wrecking Our Feet With Every Step We Take -- New York Magazine (https://nymag.com/health/features/46213/index2.html)



thanks for sharing that you dare to walk barefoot, but then again you are still in your younger years.
Even though my dad was an orthopedist and advised against it, (he was also against me wearing boots) I still feel that the more one walks barefoot, the stronger the foot muscles get.
For a while I refused to wear any and all shoes and my feet felt better and stronger than ever.

[Yubajeff]

I've heard, but haven't actually tried, that it's a whole lot cheaper to go to a feed store and buy the tape they use on horse's legs. Nothing's too good for our expensive horsey friends.

[Braggi]

... I still feel that the more one walks barefoot, the stronger the foot muscles get.
For a while I refused to wear any and all shoes and my feet felt better and stronger than ever.

Come on, MsTerry! If God meant for us to walk barefoot we'd be born naked.

-Jeff

[Melodymama]

quote=MsTerry; Are you saying her experience is a fraud? questioning Jeff (Braggi)

Any person's experience cannot be called fraudulent, and that is not how I read what Jeff wrote. Personal experience is just that, and it is wonderful that we all experience differently. It was the products that are touted as healing that were being criticised. I have learned that Ms. Terry just loves to provoke, and content or intent no matter how carefully posed seems secondary. I, for one, am tired or this, and wish I did not have to scroll through it every day. Laura aka Melodymama (although I am really skilled at harmony.)

[MsTerry]

Laura, I suggest you READ what I write, rather than scrolling through it and forming an opinion...................................


I, for one, am tired or this, and wish I did not have to scroll through it every day. Laura aka Melodymama

[Melodymama]

Laura, I suggest you READ what I write, rather than scrolling through it and forming an opinion...................................

After reading probably hundreds of your responses, I have decided you do not bring enough real meat to any discussion for me, and that you are possibly intentionally provocative and enjoy the arguements. I do not have enough time to read all that. Is there anything else you enjoy doing besides writing on WACCO? I am extremely patient. However, your propensity to post on every discussion has led me to see you as one of those 'overtalkers'. I can say I am sure you are intelligent, but I begin to discount someone who must always respond. It makes me think there is motive beyond providing informative content. Sorry if I have misread (or not read) you. And BTW, I scroll through more than your messages at the point I see you are responding about how everyone is responding and thus getting OFF topic. Laura

[Melodymama]

Laura, I suggest you READ what I write, rather than scrolling through it and forming an opinion...................................

After reading probably hundreds of your responses, I have decided you do not bring enough real meat to any discussion for me, and that you are possibly intentionally provocative and enjoy the arguements. I do not have enough time to read all that. Is there anything else you enjoy doing besides writing on WACCO? I am extremely patient. However, your propensity to post on every discussion has led me to see you as one of those 'overtalkers'. I can say I am sure you are intelligent, but I begin to discount someone who must always respond. It makes me think there is motive beyond providing informative content. Sorry if I have misread (or not read) you. And BTW, I scroll through more than your messages at the point I see you are responding about how everyone is responding and thus getting OFF topic. Laura

[MsTerry]

I am not sure what your point (or question) is.
Do you want me to respond?


After reading probably hundreds of your responses, I have decided you do not bring enough real meat to any discussion for me, and that you are possibly intentionally provocative and enjoy the arguements. I do not have enough time to read all that. Is there anything else you enjoy doing besides writing on WACCO? I am extremely patient. However, your propensity to post on every discussion has led me to see you as one of those 'overtalkers'. I can say I am sure you are intelligent, but I begin to discount someone who must always respond. It makes me think there is motive beyond providing informative content. Sorry if I have misread (or not read) you. And BTW, I scroll through more than your messages at the point I see you are responding about how everyone is responding and thus getting OFF topic. Laura