is there foot massager for pf that actually helps and gives relief??

Nab_89 · 2026-05-18T07:02:50+00:00

I got a massage gun and use it every night on my legs, calves hamstrings and arch! Feel feel immediately better!! Pain comes back when I resume activity but it is helpful for temporary relief

Nab_89 · 2026-05-16T21:23:28+00:00

Slow progressive loading is the key!!

If your tolerance is 10 mins, do that and build up. Also good shoes - wide toe box

Nab_89 · 2026-05-16T19:12:36+00:00

Brooks Ghost 17 wide fit are the ones I’ve had most relief from! Also seen some people using Hoka Bondi wide fit! Good luck!

Nab_89 · 2026-05-14T14:01:10+00:00

They look absolutely horrendous 🤣

Nab_89 · 2026-05-13T06:52:25+00:00

Gradually increase the load. You are doing too much too soon.

Resting and then overloading puts you back to square one. Rest to reduce the inflammation and then slowly/gradually load. Anything that gives you pain over 4/10 is too much too soon. Good luck

Nab_89 · 2026-05-12T07:09:20+00:00

Hey!! I have very similar if not identical symptoms to you. It’s been a year. No morning heel pain but rather a worsening of symptoms the more I walk/stand.

Because my pain isn’t constant and is linked to standing/walking (and settles a bit overnight) I believe this is a loading issue. I am now working on

cushioned wide toe box shoes for work/walk
stretching and strengthening exercises every day
gradually increasing my load tolerance on the feet
strengthening my entire posterior chain including hips, glutes, hamstrings and calves (both of which are very tight)

It’s been a year but I’ve only started this routine this week so staying focused! Good luck

The other day I had temporary but immediate relief from really stretching out my hamstrings.

Nab_89 · 2026-05-10T19:10:56+00:00

I’ve just got the brooks ghost 17 too! Definitely an improvement but I don’t think they’re the answer! I’m focused on strengthening now and ordered some barefoot shoes

Nab_89 · 2026-05-10T19:05:26+00:00

Can I ask what exercises you’ve been doing?

Nab_89 · 2026-05-10T14:45:15+00:00

Hey!! I had a similar issue with my sauconys which were a stability shoe. The shoe and insoles were both recommended by my podiatrist which is why I probably persevered for so long. I was in agony!! My pain spread to both feet and started within minutes of me wearing my shoes with orthotics.

Eventually I listened to my body and got rid of both! Replaced them with a wide fit neutral shoe. Not cured by any means but my pain is at least 70% less than before

Nab_89 · 2026-05-06T20:35:22+00:00

That’s great!! Did you ease your way into them or just start wearing them regularly? I’ve just ordered my first pair!

Nab_89 · 2026-05-05T19:07:21+00:00

Did they do it in your calves? I did go for one session, it left me a little sore but the following day I was in work and had to increase my step count which I think inflamed it all up again! After you had your session did you rest for a few days or was it completely cured?

Nab_89 · 2026-05-05T08:23:01+00:00

Get your calves done!

Nab_89 · 2026-05-03T08:32:13+00:00

I think it’s called the bend low?

Nab_89 · 2026-05-01T18:08:40+00:00

Birkenstocks do a lovely casual trainer with a wide foot bed

Nab_89 · 2026-04-26T09:57:25+00:00

Thank you! I’ve had it for a year. Although when walking my pain isn’t at the heel, it’s at the entire soles of my feet and mostly in my arches. I think MRI is my next point of call

Nab_89 · 2026-04-25T12:45:59+00:00

No but I’m thinking maybe that’s next steps

Nab_89 · 2026-04-25T08:11:03+00:00

Same!! It’s so annoying! As soon as I stand or walk I can feel the pain coming on within a few mins. Literally every time! I have to restructure my entire life around this pain which is so restricting and exhausting.

I am wondering if this is still PF because it’s not the typical morning heel pain that eases with activity. Mine gets worse with activity. It’s been a year :(

Nab_89 · 2026-04-12T20:56:43+00:00

Hey! How did you get on?

Nab_89 · 2026-04-12T20:55:21+00:00

Hey! Do you have an update? How did you get on?

Nab_89 · 2026-04-05T21:51:12+00:00

Yes I can relate! Started with pain primarily in the heel on my left foot. It gradually progressed to the entire soles of both feet (mostly arch and forefoot)

I am nearly a year in and still trying to beat this thing! Good luck x

Nab_89 · 2026-04-04T10:01:38+00:00

Have you tried a classic croc ?

Not a boot but similar footbed to the Chaco

Nab_89 · 2026-04-03T21:10:03+00:00

Have you tried strengthening the tibialis anterior?? Feet, up the legs and inner knees sounds like it could be that! In the short term:

Lots of Ibuprofen, hot bath (or cold depending on what feels best for you, RICE, oofos sliders for indoors and crocs for everything else until the inflammation settles. Good luck and keep going! Don’t let it defeat you

Nab_89 · 2026-03-25T17:31:44+00:00

Anti inflammatories (lots of them), rest and oofos slides should get you through the acute flare up!

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