Oct 10

Get rid of heel spurs and other foot pain!

Heel spur, or plantar fasciitis, can be a very painful condition and usually requires treatment to eliminate it.  Sometimes it will go away on it’s own, but most of the time, you’ve got to take some steps (no pun intended) to eliminate it. I’ve been in the shoe business for over 18 years and I currently own my own store, www.heartandsole.com located in O’fallon, Missouri.  One of the common things that I see are heel spurs.

People come into my store having a real hard time walking and the shoes, with the arch support and heel cup, are completely inadequate in treating their foot pain. I even have people come in with custom orthotics for their shoes, but they’re still having the pain in their feet.

So while companies are charging $300-$500 for custom orthotics, in many cases, the necessity for a custom orthotic is unwarranted or it just didn’t work right for the customer.  And the worst thing is, if it doesn’t work right, then you’re stuck with it because they won’t let you return it. What I’ve found to work for me and hundreds of my customers is special kind of orthotic that works wonders for heel spur treatment.

And the great thing is they’re very affordable, and most importantly, I know they work, and they’ve worked great for my customers!  I actually talk a little bit about them and show them in a video (and by the way, I feel really uncomfortable in the video, so please be nice (-: )

Here’s the link to the video:  click here.

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Nov 6

Doreen Gentzler reports on a common, painful foot condition called “plantar fasciitis”.

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Oct 29

plantar fasciitis videoReview of the nature and treatement strategies for plantar fasciitis heel pain.

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Oct 16

Heel Pain & Coblation info from Dr. Lowell Weil - Heel pain can be treated with minimally invasive coblation where radio frequency is used to repair muslce cells.

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Oct 15

treatment for plantar fasciitisDr. Katie Bannerman reports of the symptoms and treatment for Plantar Fasciitis or heel spurs.  I thought it was a good, informative video so hopefully it helps those that watch it to get a better idea of what’s going on with that heel pain you’re experiencing.

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Oct 15

Plantar Fasciitis TreatmentHere’s a video demonstrating how Plantar Fasciitis works.  It is a very painful mechanical condition in the heel. It’ll show what causes your plantar fasciitis and how it can be eased.

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Oct 13

This video outlines the technique for performing the tennis ball/can roll in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis.

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www.apmassage.co.uk/PlantarFasciitis.html

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Oct 13

There’s nothing like foot pain to make you crazy. That’s what an expert at Mayo Clinic says he hears from patients who have a condition called plantar fasciitis [fashee-EYE-tis]. It’s very common and can make walking across the room a miserable experience. What can you do about it?

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Oct 13


Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain for which professional care is sought. A variety of terms have been used to describe it including jogger's heel, tennis heel, Policeman's heel, and an outdated term, gonorrheal heel reflecting the old thought that it was somehow related to that sexually transmitted disease.

The cause of plantar fasciitis is unclear and may be multifactorial. Because of the high incidence in runners, it is best postulated to be caused by repetitive microtrauma. Possible risk factors include obesity, occupations requiring prolonged standing, heel spurs, pes planus (excessive pronation of the foot), and reduced dorsiflexion of the ankle.


No single treatment works best for everyone with plantar fasciitis. But there are many things you can try to help your foot get better:

Give your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your foot hurt. Try not to walk or run on hard surfaces.
To reduce pain and swelling, try putting ice on your heel. Or take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), naproxen (such as Aleve), or aspirin.
Do calf stretches and towel stretches several times a day, especially when you first get up in the morning.
Get a new pair of shoes. Pick shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole. Or try heel cups or shoe inserts (orthotics). Use them in both shoes, even if only one foot hurts.
If these treatments do not help, your doctor may give you splints that you wear at night, shots of steroid medicine in your heel, or other treatments. You probably will not need surgery. Doctors only suggest it for people who still have pain after trying other treatments for 6 to 12 months.

Oct 11

I have been having a lot of foot pain for the last couple of months. I recently did some research on the internet and found that what I have been experiencing looks like a textbook case of plantar fasciitis. I need to know what the proper method of treatment is? What should I be doing / what should I "not" be doing? I just got a bike about a week ago or so, is it okay to ride? Any help on this subject is appreciated.

Been there and done that. Plantar Fasciitis is a real pain and at times can make it really difficult to even walk. I am a right leg amputee, so imagine having one foot and that one foot is in serious pain.

Fortunately you can treat it and the sooner the better. Some common things to do are to wear shoes that give good arch support. You can go to a store that specializes in foot care and see what type shoes they have available.

You can also get night splints to wear that keep your foot extended upward to keep your Achilles tendon stretched while you sleep. Some people do exercises to keep the tendons stretched too. You can find many options online and some are not too expensive.

For me, what i have found the best and most simple solution is using Thera-bands. I have a morning routine where I stretch my leg with a Thera-band and with time it has helped my Plantar Fasciitis quite a bit. It still flares up from time to time, but it's pretty controllable. Put your heel on ice when it's bad. That also helps bring the swelling down.

P.S. Aleve is also very good for keeping the swelling down. I take a couple in the mornings.

Good luck! Joy