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Derek Sutton · 09-25-2012, 03:02 PM

I felt a "pop" in my foot Playing tennis last night, fell down and then couldn't walk. Got home went to bed, woke up and couldn't walk again. Thought I may have had a stress fracture. I went to the Dr and he said I had Plantar Fasciitis (I thought he said "a torn planter fasciitis" but it doesn't appear that that exists, and my medical vernacular is sketchy at best) it could take 6 six weeks to get better, suggested some exercises and then I went and bought a cane.

I have a golf tourney/ curling bonspiel this weekend and hockey starts on Sunday night. Has anyone else dealt with this and what did they do to get better? I've been rolling my foot on a frozen water bottle for most of the afternoon here, but it still hurts like ef whenever I get up to move.

Derek Sutton · 09-25-2012, 03:09 PM

On a positive note I fell like Classy Freddy Blassy gimping around with my cane, however, I've found that the term "Pencil Necked Geek" gets the reaction it did in 1985.

Coys1882 · 09-25-2012, 03:10 PM

My wife had it and she was in agony. She went to physio and massage therapy and was back to normal in 2-3 weeks.

Flash Walken · 09-25-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Sutton

On a positive note I fell like Classy Freddy Blassy gimping around with my cane, however, I've found that the term "Pencil Necked Geek" gets the reaction it did in 1985.

Get yourself a couple of tennis balls and tape them together with stick tape or athletic tape (or duct tape i guess).

Stick your foot on the ball and work that sucker out. It's going to feel really bad/really good while you're doing it, and it really helped me.

I'm not doctor, but in my experience, you gotta work that ##### out.

meanmachine13 · 09-25-2012, 03:14 PM

I did surveillance on an individual with this condition, for insurance reasons. It seems really painful.

This individual would use crutches/cane, attend physio and would attach this weird tensor type thing to their foot to stretch their toes back constantly thoughout the day.

Basically it seems like physio and stretching are your best bet.

edmontonice · 09-25-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Get yourself a couple of tennis balls and tape them together with stick tape or athletic tape (or duct tape i guess).

Stick your foot on the ball and work that sucker out. It's going to feel really bad/really good while you're doing it, and it really helped me.

I'm not doctor, but in my experience, you gotta work that ##### out.

What he said. Use something harder (lacrosse ball, baseball) for bonus pain points.

Flash Walken · 09-25-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by meanmachine13

I did surveillance on an individual with this condition, for insurance reasons. It seems really painful.

This individual would use crutches/cane, attend physio and would attach this weird tensor type thing to their foot to stretch their toes back constantly thoughout the day.

Basically it seems like physio and stretching are your best bet.

Yeah, there are a variety of boots and socks you can get to sleep in that stretch your toes back.

Derek Sutton · 09-25-2012, 03:23 PM

I started off with a golf ball, but switched to a small frozen water bottle, it ices and causes pain, saw it on the youtubes.

Scoopdogg · 09-25-2012, 03:24 PM

I had this about 5 years ago and it was the most pain I had to endure. I found that muscle relaxants and T3's did the trick for me. Took about 4 weeks before it was normal. I had it in both feet to boot and I could barely get out of the bed in the morning without screaming in agony. I don't wish this on anyone, sorry dude.

sketchyt · 09-25-2012, 04:12 PM

I don't have it as bad as some of you guys but what has helped tremendously me for me is to take pressure off my heel when I walk. I've bought padded heel inserts (not arch supports) and that has been a lifesaver.

Puppet Guy · 09-25-2012, 04:14 PM

best thing I've used is an empty wine bottle - it's strong so you can put some weight on it without breaking it.

TheSutterDynasty · 09-25-2012, 04:28 PM

You may want to go see a physio for an assessment to ensure it's not torn. They will also guide you through the exercises much better than anyone on CP can!

Standard treatment involves (as mentioned) self-massage with a tennis ball, golf ball, or whatever else. Really dig those sore spots.

Also stretch the crap out of your ankle muscles. In general, whatever stretch you feel pulling at the sore spots is a good one to do; gastroc/soleus (calf) stretches, pulling your toes back, and inversion / eversion. Again, your physio can give you some good ones (there are many). Hold each stretch at least 30 seconds and try to stretch as often as possible.

Right now you should be using ice (as you mentioned you are), but try switching to heat after ~5 days post injury.

Finally, try to walk as normally as possible. If that requires a cane, so be it. Hold the cane in the opposite hand, and put it down as you step on your bad foot. Step through heel to toe as you would normally.

j12iggy · 09-25-2012, 05:05 PM

the tissue is plantar fascia - the condition is plantar fasciitis. Most of the information you are getting here is for chronic insidious onset plantar fasciitis. This is not what you have. It sounds like you have an acute traumatic injury(whether of the plantar fascia or other structures is hard to tell without a good assessment). Ice, rest, wear supportive shoes as much as possible - should resolve.

killer_carlson · 09-25-2012, 06:21 PM

I've got that and it is at the point where I am considering surgery. I have bone spurs aggrivating the condition as well. It has essentially ended any high impact sports I play. Golf is another that tends to aggravate the condition, but not until after the round. Tough to get back in shape when even a long walk is rather uncomfortable or painful, let alone a run.

Treat it, and consider some orthotics. I'm thinking yoga may help as well, as I figure if the whole leg loosens up, it has to benefit the feet as well. I don't know for sure though.

nfotiu · 09-25-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by j12iggy

the tissue is plantar fascia - the condition is plantar fasciitis. Most of the information you are getting here is for chronic insidious onset plantar fasciitis. This is not what you have. It sounds like you have an acute traumatic injury(whether of the plantar fascia or other structures is hard to tell without a good assessment). Ice, rest, wear supportive shoes as much as possible - should resolve.

I agree with this assessment. I don't believe that plantar fasciitis comes on suddenly like that.

Derek Sutton · 09-25-2012, 06:36 PM

I believe that he said a "Torn Platars Fascia". My wife (who is much more educated than I) explained it all to me when she got home from work, what the difference is etc... I could have looked all this up but enjoyed my afternoon off playing PS3.

Azure · 09-25-2012, 06:42 PM

I would make sure its not torn, and then I would look at getting the boot that stretches your foot.

I had the same problem last year and after sitting with the boot on for a few min every day after a couple weeks it was gone and hasn't come back again.

Regulator75 · 10-09-2012, 09:48 PM

I have also been dealing with some extreme foot pain since late Spring.
Being diagnosed with PF, really sucks. I had it about 10 years ago and it went away up until this year.

Prescription + OTC Pain killers, $500.00 custom orthotics, ice, massaging, stretching... None of these are relieving the pain.

Yesterday was so bad that I couldn't even walk the dog, today a 10 minute walk turned into a 30 minute excruciating ordeal.

I do get some relief at home when I wear my indoor (very foamy and soft sandals), never go barefoot around the house, as it makes it much worse. I've been limping so much, my left calve is starting to get muscle spams... Going to my Doc again tomorrow and see what else can be done.

Derek Sutton · 10-09-2012, 10:01 PM

Good luck with the Dr. Mine has gotten better, it always hurts but I'm not really in pain anymore, except when I wake up in the morning. I have glued some Dr Scholls insoles to my flip flops to where around the house, our main floor is mostly all hardwood, not a good for my barefeet. Also have other insoles for my shoes and got myself some really sweet Dunlop work boots.

J epworth · 10-09-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Regulator75

I have also been dealing with some extreme foot pain since late Spring.
Being diagnosed with PF, really sucks. I had it about 10 years ago and it went away up until this year.

Prescription + OTC Pain killers, $500.00 custom orthotics, ice, massaging, stretching... None of these are relieving the pain.

Yesterday was so bad that I couldn't even walk the dog, today a 10 minute walk turned into a 30 minute excruciating ordeal.

I do get some relief at home when I wear my indoor (very foamy and soft sandals), never go barefoot around the house, as it makes it much worse. I've been limping so much, my left calve is starting to get muscle spams... Going to my Doc again tomorrow and see what else can be done.

Great article I just read about Plantar Fasciitis. I have this guys blog on my RSS, he's a professor of human anatomy and physiology, great blog on running.

Anyways, have a read, might get some good idea's for how you can solve your issue.

http://www.runblogger.com/2012/10/pl...t-my-long.html