I am very active, and although I do not run anymore because of the pain I teach 2 step classes a week, spin, and lift weights. i do not want to give any of this up, but can not seem to get rid of the problem. I have been to a pediotrist, someone reccomended a chiropractor to me.
I had heel spurs years ago and I was given cortizone shots in my heels that really helped. Did the podiatrist offer that option to you?
I have a huge heel spur and planter fasciitis, will going to a chiropractor help?
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October 11th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
try the good feet store
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October 11th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
How can a chiropractor help if a heel spur is caused by excess calcium that grew off the bone and your other problem is strictly a foot problem. You definitely need a podiatrist. Maybe he can recommend some type of insert for your shoe that will make you more comfortable. Good Luck.
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October 11th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
I had heel spurs years ago and I was given cortizone shots in my heels that really helped. Did the podiatrist offer that option to you?
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October 11th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
You asked for an opinion- NO.
There are Orthopedic Surgeons that specialize in foot problems. Overlap with Podiatrists, except the Orthpedist is an MD with special training in Orthopedics, who then went further into foot problems.
Often a properly made orthotic & a shot of a steroid into the foot will give great relief. You cannot just go to a shoe store and get the orthotic that corrects your problem — it has to be made specifically for YOU.
You may HAVE to take a break from you activities while the inflammation calms down.
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Physician with plantar fasciitis