Both my wife and I have been afflicted with Plantar Fasciitis. Mine was more extreme since 646-653, it took a good 6 months before I could walk comfortably. In my situation, the problem was caused (or should I say aggravated) by poor quality shoes that were lacking good arch support.
Driving a bus throughout the Minnesota winters, I would wear snowmobile boots to keep my feet warm. With no arch support, in a matter of a few months, the damage was done and I had such foot pain that walking more than a few hundred feet became pure torture. Of course, I was also guilty of most of the other risk factors, so I should have expected problems well before they arose.
Purchasing a good quality work boot (MB2-633) which offered a stout arch support and good ankle support was the first remedy for me. Plantar Fasciitis is often referred to as flip flop disease because the root cause of the problem is lack of arch support or ankle support. One thing for sure, flip flops don’t offer any support.
Beyond good shoes, I also purchased a set of Dr. Scholl’s Massaging Gel Heel Cups. The combination of the two provided some immediate relief. I could then continue my day to day life as I worked to correct the condition.
About a year later, my wife came down with Plantar Fasciitis. Being familiar with the problem, we addressed it vigorously and her recovery was much faster. Of course, she wasn’t very happy about the fact that as we age, we need to wear more practical footwear that offers good arch support throughout the day.
She has accepted her “granny shoes,” and we both continue to wear cushioned shoe insole inserts to guard against the recurrance of Plantar Fasciitis Heel pain can quickly lead to a loss of mobility. With a little common sense, you can correct this painful condition. And better yet, you can avoid it altogether.