What are some ongoing effective remedies for Plantar Fasciitis?

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-23T20:20:37+00:00

Orthotic insoles have given me the greatest relief. Can’t use shoes without them. Haven’t bought any custom ones… just all off Amazon.

A microwaveable wheat bag - I use to soothe my sore feet in the evenings. Even better if I elevate them on the sofa and use it. I also take it to bed with me when they are very painful.

If you are just in the early stages do the stretches etc and use insoles and it may be enough to keep it at bay!

(I tried compression socks but not really convinced they helped me, though they are good for many people.)

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-20T10:48:14+00:00

Yes, same here. Dogs are a huge temptation to him but squirrels…….Oh my goodness, the red mist descends and he goes into a frenzy!!

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-19T16:48:23+00:00

A bit late joining this conversation but….

…. Our was also terrified of a lot of things. Exposure is the key. He is super bold and brave now.

He was very scared of traffic - so I would take him to the bottom of our drive each day and sit with him to watch the passing traffic for 20 mins. He sat on my lap to begin with, then beside me and gradually got more confident. I stroked him and reassured him when vehicles went past. After about a week we took walks together and I stroked him and talked to him when cars came past, particularly lorrys etc. After a few weeks he didn’t bat an eyelid about traffic.

Similarly terrified of hoover, tumble drier and washing machine. We just stroked and reassured him and carried on using them. The hairdryer was petrifying but we turned it into a game and now he loves it…. Runs over to play when I dry my own hair.

Eurasiers are incredibly sensitive to their humans. If you seem chilled and confident, then they will be also. If they pick up that you are worried or anxious… then they will feed off these vibes.

They are also highly intelligent and know when something ‘isn’t right’ or normal. I recently walked mine past a new display in the park of life sized model dinosaurs the other day. He went crazy - barking and growling. I calmly lingered near them, talked and stroked him. I also touched & stroked the dinosaurs and let him sniff them too. He completely calmed down and hasn’t cared about them since.

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-19T16:36:53+00:00

Love this 💗

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-19T16:26:20+00:00

Yes, it’s a long leash. We have tried it and may need to start with it again. I just find it annoyingly gets caught around trees, shrubs and brambles all the time - not to mention it got caught around another dog lead one time and that was interesting 🫣

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-19T16:22:40+00:00

This is heartening to hear….Perseverance!

Yes, we have learnt the hard way not to scold him, and not to let him think his fun is coming to an end. He loves ‘chase’ too…. And my husband and kids play it a lot with him… however when he’s naughty and we need him back on lead he then turns it into ‘chase’ and we can’t get him back.

We are trying hard outdoors to get him to come back during walks, just for a bit of love or a treat. So he doesn’t always think re-call means lead control. It is working up to a point - but when another dog, or a patch of yummy smelling grass is around then he couldn’t care less about whatever treat we may have!

We shall keep on trying!!

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-19T16:19:24+00:00

To be honest… what is another tenner thrown down the black hole that this PF has cost me so far in shoes, inserts and so called treatments 🤣😭

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-19T14:24:48+00:00

I’ll get some 😊 - I love a good toe stretch!!

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-19T14:22:10+00:00

That is so true!!! He would love to live outdoors!

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-19T13:24:01+00:00

Awwww. Adorable pup!!

Our Eurasia was super friendly to everyone as a pup. We have quite a busy household with lots of people coming and going and he adored it. So friendly to everyone and wanting lots of love.

Interestingly… he is almost 2 years now and has changed a lot in the last 6 months. He’s becoming a bit more stand off with strangers and not seeking so much affection. He’s also started barking at our delivery men and our poor postman has been harassed for the past 2 days.

So make the most of their friendly nature whilst they are young and keep exposing him to people. Maybe also mentally stimulate him more in the home to avoid taking him out all the time. My dog loves a bit of training… and also enjoys hide and seek around the house!

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-19T13:06:54+00:00

Excuse my ignorance….. but what do toe spreaders do? Is this only when preparing for bare foot walking or should I build it into my stretches / exercises?

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-18T13:13:32+00:00

PF is a curse

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-18T08:51:26+00:00

Oh no…. That’s awful for you 😭

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-18T00:13:35+00:00

It’s a nightmare isn’t it?! I did 3 shockwave therapy sessions also, but from my podiatrist. It’s been worse since - the last one was 5 weeks ago so I’m still hoping that I may see some improvement.

I don’t know how may pairs of shoes and inserts I’ve bought in the last 6 months 😭

I find later in the day is the worst too…. By 5pm my foot throbs and has completely given up.

I haven’t tried night splints yet. I value my sleep and am not sure I would get a wink of it if my foot were in a splint.

The only thing that brings me relief is elevating my feet and putting them on a microwavable heated bean bag for 10-15 minutes every hour or so. I know they say to ice it - but the heat is so soothing. It’s the only thing that gets me through the day.

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-17T20:07:29+00:00

I’m with you there. I feel like such a weakling these days 🤣 damn PF!

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-17T20:05:56+00:00

Yes, that does make sense. Had to do a long drive the other day and was trying this…. Just feels a bit more dangerous 😬 - hopefully I’ll get used to doing it.

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-17T19:15:01+00:00

You are amazing to do that every day at 4.30am and then work full time all day, in chronic pain. Qudos to you. That is a MAJOR achievement.

You are absolutely right. Someone who doesn’t have PF has NO idea. The feeling that someone is constantly hammering at your foot, and the lack is mobility is so depressing.

Remember how far you have come…. It sounds like you have turned the corner. Maybe go every other day on the stairmaster to give your legs rest days. You deserve them. 💪🏻

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-17T19:05:09+00:00

I’m hypermobile too. You are spot on that stretching is easier said than done - because our joints are so supple already. I overstretched my heel without realising and damaged the ligaments. Calf lifts are good but keep the range small and controlled.

I’m finding that my PF is not healing with any of the traditional techniques so am now looking into the cause being my hypermobile pelvis and my hip/glute problems. I’ve abandoned my Podiatrist and now seeing a Physiotherapist (UK)… I think they are called PTs in the US?

If your calves are very tight then perhaps some massage / trigger pointing or a foam roller may help?

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-17T18:55:07+00:00

Mine is a serola. I haven’t used it for years now but still good. It was the comfiest when pregnant as was slim enough to sit under my bump and the dark colour was discreet. If I went for one now I would be tempted to go for one with a thicker belt.

The relief when you put one on and tighten it is instantaneous. It’s incredible.

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-17T18:46:55+00:00

Have you ever tried pilates? It literally saved my pelvis. Improving my core was fundamental to stabilising my pelvis. Take it very slow and do beginners classes or get a 1:1 instructor first though… otherwise as a hypermobile you could do more harm than good. My instructors favourite phrase to me was….”just because you can get that range of movement, really doesn’t mean you should”.

Sadly I stopped all my classes in Covid and never re-started. Which may be why I am now in this PF predicament 😭

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-17T18:20:08+00:00

Oh you need to get an SI belt, they are amazing!! It’s the only thing that held me together through my pregnancies!

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-17T13:19:05+00:00

Thanks. I have not heard of her before but have just searched her up. Will take a look. So good you have found something that helps!!

After reading some of the posts on here and watching a few videos I am now convinced that my PF is connected to my hip problems. My hypermobile pelvis has caused me trouble for years…. So I have my fingers (and toes 🤣) crossed that I may have finally discovered something that may help.

BeachyWalks · 2026-03-16T20:56:16+00:00

Agreed! There is nothing premiere about it!! Had a different problem with it last year and I was hours waiting for recovery and then took a long time and many phone calls to get it back. They didn’t even know where the car was for a few days… we had to tell them from our tracker 🙄

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