Tips for Plantar Fascia??

[Lulubelle]

Originally Posted by mrm777

Just an update.... got a pair of off the shelf orthodics for my high arches with foam heel lifts that go under them from my doctor, doing stretches about twice a day, trashed the flip flops for crocs, and wear only enclosed shoes and good ASICS now. Ibuprofen helped at first but don't like to take stuff so stopped that after a while and concentrated on other solutions such as just staying off the foot until it was better. Gained 3 lbs but back to walking and climbing hills for exercise now. Also doing the stretches after warming up a bit. Much better, and have learned not to chance it or push it. Thanks for the tips.

(How does the frozen bottle exercise work??? sitting, standing, reps???)

Good that it is better! But please, ditch the crocs for now. They have been well proven to provide no real support. My little nephew is having to have corrective shoes now because he wore crocs and his arches fell. Will only stress your foot. Go granola for your slip on footwear and get some mephistos, birkenstocks, or if you really want to go ugly, durea. Those carved foot beds will give you great support.

[mrm777]

Ugly is good sometimes.

[Lulubelle]

Originally Posted by mrm777

Ugly is good sometimes.

Indeed, except when it comes to a person's character.

[rmkrause]

Originally Posted by Lulubelle

Good that it is better! But please, ditch the crocs for now. They have been well proven to provide no real support. My little nephew is having to have corrective shoes now because he wore crocs and his arches fell. Will only stress your foot. Go granola for your slip on footwear and get some mephistos, birkenstocks, or if you really want to go ugly, durea. Those carved foot beds will give you great support.

Honestly, provide references to the statement "no real support".

Crocs are certified by the U.S. Ergonomics Council and the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Crocs: Healthy Shoes or Just Comfy?

[cutter77]

Have had good luck with the Crocs....but I did get the RX type with higher arches and more heel padding. Just thankful I'm not going to need another cortisone shot.

[cmburch]

I spent hundreds in arch supports. Goodfeet $250? a waste of money for me; they are not even custom. I use them in my cycling shoes. I now use Birkenstock blue heeled arch supports. Much cheaper and available online. I have a high arch. Remember to always use them even around the house. I have been using Birkenstock high arch sandals around the home.

What works for me Birk Blue Heeled and Nike running shoes. The arch support goes under the shoe insert.

[Lulubelle]

I won't have time this week to look for a proof source other than what my nephew's podiatrist told us. He hates Crocs and says that they are good for his business. He is 4 years old, has lived in crocs, his arch has flattened, and he now has to go into corrective shoes.

Originally Posted by rmkrause

Honestly, provide references to the statement "no real support".

Crocs are certified by the U.S. Ergonomics Council and the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Crocs: Healthy Shoes or Just Comfy?

[james111]

This is a very interesting find indeed. I will have to check it out when I get the time though. Thanks for the nice tip.
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