Carolyn Review for Plantar Fasciitis
- Age 55+
- Female
- 198 lbs
- 5' 5"
- Greeneville, TN
- Injury Status Recovering
- Physical activity per week 4-8 hours
- Chronicity 2 - 3 Months
- Repeat injury? Yes
- Runner No
- Doctor/Care Giver Dr. Chanalane
Treatment Ratings
I worked for over 32 years standing on concrete floors. No matter what shoes I wore the pain seemed to always get worse. I have tried almost everything but surgery. I have heel spurs as well as the planters fascia. This is doing better after a couple of different treatments. One is Astem and the other is dry needle. I will be honest and tell you that both have helped me greatly but they hurt like crazy. Both are worth the pain. I am taking six weeks off from therapy to rest my foot. I am still sleeping in a boot. I have suffered for 7 months this go round. Be sure and don't go barefoot even in your house. Wear shoes designed for planter fascia. I was told that it could take up to 16 weeks to heel. Rest your feet all you can. Also I use a LaCrosse ball to work on the heel spurs. This really helps. Good luck.
Lolly
Thank you for your treatment review, Carolyn. It's helpful to hear what has helped you.