Fascia heals through scarring, and scar fibers need stress and functional movement to align properly and strengthen.
Five key healing protocols I recommend for plantar fasciitis:
1. Keep moving… slowly.
2. No barefoot walking or wearing flip-flops.
3. Stop stretching your plantar fascia. Stretch your calves, not your feet.
4. Stop taking painkillers before exercise.
5. Eat healing foods rich in vitamin C, zinc, copper, and sulfur.
Supplementing with these micronutrients can be helpful:
*500mg vitamin C
*10mg zinc
*2mg copper
*1g MSM (sulfur)
*0.8 to 1g of protein per lb of body weight
#fixyourfeet #plantarfasciitis #healing
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Fascia heals through scarring, and scar fibers need stress and functional movement to align properly and strengthen.
Five key healing protocols I recommend for plantar fasciitis:
1. Keep moving… slowly.
2. No barefoot walking or wearing flip-flops.
3. Stop stretching your plantar fascia. Stretch your calves, not your feet.
4. Stop taking painkillers before exercise.
5. Eat healing foods rich in vitamin C, zinc, copper, and sulfur.
Supplementing with these micronutrients can be helpful:
*500mg vitamin C
*10mg zinc
*2mg copper
*1g MSM (sulfur)
*0.8 to 1g of protein per lb of body weight
#fixyourfeet #plantarfasciitis #healing
Jordans
Doctor I please would like to know if I can sit in front of a vibration plate (only my feet on the plate). Is it considered giving pressure to the fascia as well? Thank you 🙏
He’s right, people say go barefoot or use barefoot shoes lol… indoor soccer shoes are basically barefoot shoes lil to no cushion, flat insole perfect to feel the ball, my feet hurt so bad I can barely walk the next day. Running shoes help, I use running shoes to play and feel amazing while running but lack of ankle support. I take days off from so much pressure, meaning no flip flops, flat shoes like vans or soccer shoes. Barefoot shoes work if you got nice perfect feet with not so much weight and impact on your joints lol… this guy is absolutely correct
I did a charity car wash in sandals got wet I took off snd walked on the pavement snd that is why it’s so bad !
What if a thick shoe caused the issue
Thanks Lucas ! It’s been troubling since a while ! Will follow this !
Heal through scaring please elaborate and provide examples. Because just saying wear comfortable shoes and not walk barefoot I doubt will heal it. So please explain the methods
You people need to live by the beach like I do.
4 times a week I walk barefoot on the sand with a toe separator.
Best healing ever.
Thicker soles mean more chances of tripping, especially for older people.
Hi from Germany. Please can you Tell me again which shoes?
Thick cushion shoes make it worse and also cause my knee injuries, tested many other shoes, barefoot and flipflop work best for me somehow
I spent so much money on work loafers because of planters fasciitis… losing few pounds help, compression socks is a must, but still 😢
So no Champion platform sandals
I find the cushioned shoes make it works, it creates more pressure points on my fascia and arch.
I had what seemed like relentless plantar fasciitis in one foot for a little over a year. I did all the ball rolling, heat/ice, wall stretches, you name it. It was not until I saw THIS video and bought a pair of Altra's (Torin 8 to be exact) that anything changed. I stopped doing all the exercises/stretches from the countless videos I had watched the previous year or so, just wore the shoes. Now 3 months later, it's COMPLETELY gone. I now wear all my old shoes again but these shoes (and probably Hoka's and like) are so comfortable, I still wear them for walking/running. After dealing with pf for over a year and honestly wondering if it would ever go away, I felt compelled to comment. This one video change everything. YMMV
It is so confusing some doctors say you need to stretch your plantar fasciitis,so use a ball or a metal tool is used to stretch them by doctor, I don't know what to do , does this problem ever resolve or my life is destroyed now, I had to quit my job as it involves long standing.
I went from not being able to walk on my left foot to being pain free in about 10 days. 1. Zero drop, wide toe box shoes. 2. Topical DMSO. 3. Lots of calf raises. 4. Bend toes under exercise. 5. Light lacrosse ball around fascia area. 6. I plan to take up walking in barefoot shoes to strengthen feet even more. Thick heeled, narrow toe box shoes and foot weakness are the root cause.
I try all and nothings works for last 3 years. Even i have been bed rest for a week and not using my foot.. still hurt
COLLAGEN!! You HAVE to take collagen to heal Plantar Fasciitis!! As we get older, our bodies have trouble absorbing enough collagen from food. As a result, the fascia in our feet get weaker. I kept having bouts of plantar fasciitis and exercising, stretching and trying to rest it to heal it. Now, I’ve been eating collagen regularly for months and my feet finally feel strong and not fragile. I’m not buying expensive collagen – I have gelatin several times a week, and it’s making a real difference with my plantar fasciitis and as a bonus, it’s improving my joints and skin. I typically have Jello, but add Knox Gelatin to make it less sweet.
what style Altra and Hoka are we liking for PF? I love Altras, but with PF the ones I have are not cushy enough imo.
Thank you!
I appreciate the time you took to make this video.
I will try your suggestion.
I ordered new shoes.
❤
I got a New balance and my pain increased so much! Now I don’t like that sneakers anymore 🥹🥹🥹🥹
Totally agree. Use thicker soled shoes that really cushion the fascia and relieve pressure. You will notice the difference very quickly. I went from hobbling in thin-soled shoes to walking normally in thick ones within a couple of days. The fascia doesn't heal overnight but at least you're not limping anymore and causing more damage. I found that the underfoot ball rolling made no difference, not did stretching exercises I found on YT. So I shall just stick with thick soles. An alternative for those who like the style of their thin-soled shoes is to use very thick insoles designed for plantar fasciitis. These are about £20 in the UK and I may try them at some poin just to vary it.
What about freezing a water bottle and having it roll on the bottom of the foot?
My All encompassing approach and protocol i think may help.✨️🦶👏
-Zero drop shoe with wide toe box not hard insole, but not too cushiony 👍 supportive not wobbly
– still spend Some time daily gently feeling earth slow walking standing bare feet on Grass or sand for wholistic Grounding effect and most natural way for our body we eventually must work towards
– increase blood flow by massaging feet daily , toes between phalanges , sole, achilleus ankles calf muscles get them all warm fuzzy and nicely blood filled
– sole fascia gliding snd calf roling
– epsom salt bath in luke warm not hot water 15 min
– liquid Magnesium topically
– alternate Rest with incteasing active time
– – progressive strengthening exercises for ankles feet knees buttocks when no pain.
– whole body fascia elongating and stretching exercises and yoga
– Feed fascia what it needs vit C , Mg, Zn , collagen, bone broth
– natural anti inflam like Curcumin
– no sugar whatsoever
– toe spaces while sleep
– big toe spacers during day and big toe yoga plus mobility exercises
– "mountain" yoga pose which teaches to stand on feet consciously with widened toes
– aim is to get Stronger Feet than before so ot wont come back , but doing it steady Very gradual and slowly ( in a year) all the while nurturing and doing a wholistic mindful rehab.
Hoping some points here are helpful😊😊😊
Wishing everyone best recovery
Walking boot?
What can I use for my work boots any insoles you recommend???
I am a barefoot runner. I beg to differ…
With due respect for once this info about wearing shoes with thicker sole shoes is counter prodyctive. Go barefoot with wide toe box is a wiser option. Go barefoot is the BEST BASED on my experience.
But in my case there is a swelling how can I do a any massage
I’ve been wearing compression socks and insoles for high arches. I soak my feet with Epsom salts every other day, and can actually walk to and from work again. Plus, my knees and back feel better and I don’t walk like a baby giraffe learning to stand in the morning. It’s been a week. Also, I’m a bartender, so I’m on my feet all day.
What about indoors?
Did you mean 'Altra' shoes?
Thank you. I want to heal my PF really quickly and it’s not going away😢 I’ve invested in new walking shoes that have extra support and comfort. I’ve stopped wearing flip-flops and I don’t wear bare feet. I believe I got it from walking too hard on concrete each day and wearing the wrong walking shoe. I’m in agony 😢
My Hokas really help. Also low carb diet 😢helps lower inflammation.
A tight calf muscle was my problem for 15 years… I learned to stretch the calf without stretching the foot and within a week my pain was gone and has remained so for 10 plus years.
Minimalist shoes are the ONLY shoes that won't cause burning of the feet soles
Dude can't even pronounce fascia ffs
What if iam required to wear steel toe boots for 10+ hours? Feels like iam walking on jagged rocks!
Which type of shoes we can find in Germany? Someone knows?
Altra shoes are the best + love the toe box that is shaped like a normal foot