I have pain in my heel from plantar fasciitis. Is this the best board for that?
1990129
You know I am not positive - mine was a little different as I had badly sprained my ankle and it was weak which would throw off my gait etc. So I do really like the board. But the other thing I recommend to anyone I am talking to with a physical problem like that is the book Pain Free by Peter Egoscue. Amazon does carry it! And if you are anywhere near a clinic make an appointment. They also can do things over the internet but don't have the number for that.
1990130
Yes. It is great. The deep stretch really helps my foot. Also, I love the different levels it has. So worth the purchase. I give it 5 stars.
1990131
This board is very sturdy and works well to do the hamstring stretches that are so helpful for plantar fasciitis. It is adjustable, which is helpful as you progress with your stretches. I took it to Physical Therapy with me and my therapist was very impressed with it. Said he wished thier office had one as nice.
1990132
I would look for a smaller board. It's much larger than I thought it would be, but it would be great for a gym or doctor's office.
8965
I agree with Up4Grabs. Perfect for for long, fast paced, walking for those with plantar fasciitis. We just walked all over Italy and couldn't have done it without these!
521589
Yes, I am an Actor and part time Waitstaff. I do a lot of standing. I use this device often and it does help with the very painful plantar fasciitis. You should also be stretching the arch of your feet before you get out of bed in the morning. I use a beach towel. I put the towel under my feet and stretch each foot for six minutes.
2121810
I have had flat feet, and developed plantar fasciitis which lasted five years. The ailment was completely resistant to conventional treatment. I started using the Strutz product, which never claimed to treat this. The application of pressure to the arch of my feet always had relieved the pain in my heel. The very moment I applied the support the pain went away... I had gone to the Chiropractor to have my feet fitted for arch support, but the arch had been lifted; hence no need for the insoles. My whole posture has changed. The only drawback: once I started wearing these I cannot leave them off even for a day. I bought many pairs for fear that some day they may not produce these. I love them, and no, I do not have stock in the company.. I gave some to my sister, and she also loves them... Good Luck. Hope this helps.
59461
It is better if you're using it for plantar fasciitis. You might also want to check out the book ISBN-10: 1457539268.
643779
Not 100% sure. It does help with the arch or lack of, or it has for me with planter fasciitis
992391
I bought this to use as a boot/splint/immobilizer. It prevents planter flexion of the foot while I sleep and prevents contracture of the plantar (bottom of my foot) there by allowing my plantar fascitis to heal. I am getting great relief from this splint and would highly recommend it to anyone with planatar fascitis. It's only been a few weeks but pain has greatly subsided and I can feel the healing process taking place.
1653608
I am not familiar with this condition. So I googled it. It is only my opinion that I think it would help. I purchased this system for my plantar fasciitis which is heel pain. I found that following the protocol was extremely helpful. I was told to learn to live with my condition, get special shoes or opt for surgery. That was not an option for me. Diligence is required and getting past the initial pain is key. It was a "hurts so good" because I got tremendous relief. I no longer have plantar fasciitis. I don't know if this answer has been a help to you but I believe it is definitely worth the effort. Occasionally I still use my walkers when my feet are tired.
1783768
I don't remember any instructions coming with it-though I see from other answers that some did. I learned how to use it during the physical therapy sessions I had to get over the worst of the plantar fasciitis flare up.Basically, you put your foot on it as shown and push your heel down to stretch the back of your leg. Leg straight stretches one set of muscles and tendons; leg bent stretches a different set. At PT, they had me stand my other foot on a 4" step, but I haven't found that to be necessary at home.
1693081
Not really.. this board is more for cruising than freestyle. Along with that, the wheels the board comes with are extremely gummy. They're quiet and grippy, good for cruising, but bad for sliding.
2105426
Works for me!! The heel is padded & I get immediate relief. Of course, I am not on my feet 8 hours a day but it's worth a try!
1812183
It could be helpful, to roll your insole across. Another option would be the Homemedics foot massager which we purchased this year as well.It is nice, but a larger device and not so portable.
321240
First of all, if your mom has pain, she probably should see a podiatrist. She may have specific issues with her feet that call for orthotics, or other treatment. For maximum cushioning (which I desire, as I have back problems) I start with a good cushioning shoe like a New Balance. I then use *two* insoles, starting with the Spenco Polysorb Cross Trainer on the bottom and *this* sole (Syono Orthotics Gel) on top. The combination gives me maximum cushioning while adapting to my foot, and I can and do walk an average of 5 miles per day (fast exercise walk) with no problems.
2206523
You don't state the source of the problem, if it is diabetes, I couldn't say. I have used mine on the heel for plantar fasciitis and it did ease the pain and likely reduced the time of discomfort overall. In either case, it won't hurt to try it, the foam on mine fell off but I just used it without. You might consult your local health store to see if they have anything to restore circulation and support nerve repair in the herbal supplements.
926956
This is infinitely softer than prescribed orthotics because corrective orthotics are meant to rigidly fix ones arch. These promote comfort and are meant for short term use until you can see a specialist. I saw one and have chosen to continue wearing non prescribed insoles. These are only for your heel but I recommend a full insole because the pain will only move to the front of your foot when you use a half insole such as these.
652105
It helped with my plantar fasciitis. I found additional relief by using the Sole inserts in my sneakers.
1927634
The shiatsu foot massager has two pressure settings - firm and firmer (the second pf which is almost painful to me). This massager does an overall really good massage on my feet including reaching my heel. If you can't find a person to work on your feet I would definitely recommend this shiatsu massager. There is some wiggle room so that if its not quite reaching the area you want you can shift your foot around.