Search results for query: plantar fasciitis

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  1. CA_Pilgrim

    Plantar fasciitis.

    ...help me cope with it while on the trail. 1) Bring along and sleep with a pair of lightweight PF splints. I like the Futuro brand plantar fasciitis night splint. They are a bit bulky but lightweight enough to pack and are very effective. 2) After the hike, I usually prop my feet up on a...
  2. Bernadette43

    Plantar fasciitis.

    I tore my plantar fascia (partial tear) years ago. I use the FEETURES sleeve for my marathons and will take it with me for my Camino. Also once you finish your walk for the day roll out your arches with a lacrosse ball. If you have a Nalgene or hydroflask water bottle they can be used as make...
  3. Mycroft

    Plantar fasciitis.

    I developed bilateral plantar fasciitis (and Achilles tendonitis) last year on the Norte. Outstandingly awful. I did the stretches and tennis ball, but I tell you, the thing that immediately helped me was switching to shoes (thank you, Connie) with a WIDE TOE BOX! I was more shocked that in all...
  4. K

    Plantar fasciitis.

    Hello! I don’t know if this helps at all, but during my Camino I developed insane heel pain. It may not be PF, but I got a gel heel insert for my shoe, which seemed to help me knee pain as well, and it was like 95% of the pain instantly disappeared. Hope you’re able to find some relief :)
  5. M

    Plantar fasciitis.

    dear Footslogger, I have had PF off, but more often on, over the last two years. I have read through the responses and many may be helpful. I have tried everything suggested. The thing I have found about PF (especially from prior rounds of PF) is that it is so unpredictable. Last spring I...
  6. Wanderingfriend

    Plantar fasciitis.

    Since your pack seemed to affect it, I would send the pack ahead. And I’d get one of those small golf ball sized spikes balls and roll the bottom of your feet as often as you can, when stopping for breaks, in morning and night. You can also buy a band that goes on the arch of your foot.
  7. CalgaryLynn

    getting sick

    Back home now from my Camino with very, very mild Plantar Fasciitis (clearing off quickly with ice, stretching and rest) and a mild cold. I knew as soon as I got on the plane with people hacking around me that I would get a cold. It is so difficult to protect yourself from others who insist...
  8. Footslogger

    Plantar fasciitis.

    Thanks AnneMarie. I hope you manage to overcome your PF longer term.
  9. Footslogger

    Plantar fasciitis.

    I hope it goes well for you. You have a good attitude. Buen Camino.
  10. Footslogger

    Plantar fasciitis.

    Many thanks. I did buy some PF socks from the podiatrist and think they do help. Fingers crossed.
  11. lovelyshell

    Plantar fasciitis.

    I developed PF on the Portuguese. I bought gel insoles, they didn’t help. Someone had a lacrosse ball and that felt so good. I think a tennis ball would be fine, and lighter, but the rigidity of the lacrosse ball was really nice at the end of the day. I’ve heard these arch sleeves are good...
  12. U

    LIVE from the Camino LIVE from the Camino de Catalán

    ...I've used cheapo Karrimore Weatherlite Low Bodmin IV shoes, with Dr Scholls inserts. I had to give up the VDLP one year, when plantar fasciitis struck and it took 4 or 5 months to get over this painful condition. These inserts seem to help support the arch of my foot now, and I've not had a...
  13. henrythedog

    Plantar fasciitis.

    When I was stricken by PF several years ago a physio on here recommended taping - but with ‘low dye’ - non stretch - tape as opposed to the elastic KT and similar. What you do obviously works for you, but the more rigid tape worked for me. It’s entirely possible that both do the job...
  14. Optimistic Traveler

    Plantar fasciitis.

    My husband developed bad plantar fasciitis on the camino. It was so bad, we thought our camino was over. A kind pilgrim gave him so kinesio tape (we had to google how to use for PF), which got us to the next stop. We changed enough to continue on: 1. Had backpacks transported daily 2...
  15. W

    Plantar fasciitis.

    I struggled with PF for a couple of years. Then a podiatrist told me about the Strassburg Sock. I bought one on Amazon. I was amazed, and I'm still amazed, at the quick relief. I had remarkable improvement over a couple of nights, however I wore it for the recommended 3 weeks or so (product...
  16. K

    Plantar fasciitis.

    I had my plantar fascitis surgically fixed. It will NEVER come back. Yeah!!!!! (easy way out)
  17. gini007

    Plantar fasciitis.

    I feel your pain!! I have been dealing with PF for a while and like everyone else do say the MDs/Physios know best - however there is a lot of conflicting information on how to treat even within the medical community - so definitely can be hard to sort it all out - but these are the things that...
  18. J

    Plantar fasciitis.

    i can't believe it! i'm a strong walker and totally over did it. i had plantar fasciitis a few years ago and it's come back. i leave next monday! i've been doing the exercises and icing it with ice water bottle from freezer (rolling it) but look i'm going and if i need to use taxis i will. i'm...
  19. A

    Plantar fasciitis.

    Oh boy. I GOT plantar fasciitis on the Camino last year, and I wouldn't want to do anything that aggravated that! I finished June 24th. Every day my feet would hurt when I woke up in the morning, but would get better after walking around for a little while. I would just massage them periodically...
  20. KiwiJohn

    Plantar fasciitis.

    Sad situation. For your knee, I recommend Glucosamine and Chondroitin tablets. You will notice the difference after a couple of weeks. I am also 73, completing my Camino last year in September, taking 31 days. Next year, the Camino del Norte awaits! Buen Camino 😎 🇳🇿🇪🇸

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