Heal my Heel Spur My dog is barking constantly.
my husband got a heel spur and is training for a marathon. Here is what his trainer has him doing. It is getting better while he runs on it. I'll be honest, I couldn't do it.
First, he rolls his heel on a golf ball if he is sitting at the computer
Second, he stretches before getting out of bed in the morning
Third (and worst) he soaks his foot in ice water for 30 minutes twice a day. He bought these foam things that fit over his toes to help but his foot is bright red when he is done. I asked my doctor if all of this icing could be hurting his circulation and she said it actually helps circulation. Brrrr
He has been doing this for quite some time since he is training so hard. that is why it takes longer to heal but this is working.
talk to a trainer. somewhere in the mix a heating pad has been added also but that is recent. He ran 22 miles this weekend and his heel is still improving.
best of luck to you, heel spurs hurt!
They worked great, but you have to wear them always. As my podiatrist told me, you have to fight that urge to kick off your shoes when you get home. I wore them from the time I got dressed until bedtime.
For some it takes time to become accustomed to the orthotics, but once you do life is good. Ibuprofen helps relieve some of the inflammation and pain from the plantar fascitis. I've found over-the-counter orthotics make little if any difference and are a waste of $$. An alternative source for custom orthotics is a licensed pedorthist (not a misspelling). They use medical-grade cork which is very long-lasting and is softer and more flexible. I know, I just had some made a few months ago and they are very comfortable. American Podiatrists use a hard plastic base covered with a thin layer of leather. They last a long time but can be hard to get used to and may need to be modified a few times until they fit just right. I've adjusted to mine but they did nothing for the slight difference in the length of my legs which was causing hip and knee pain, too. The cork ones compensated for that since the pedorthist observed my gait and asked lots of questions then molded it accordingly. Both types are made from a mold of your foot. Either way, the cost is about $300-$350. Not cheap but well worth it in the end.
I hope this helps. Good luck and I hope you feel better.
Lisa
Hope you get it figured out, b/c foot pain is the worst!!