Birkenstocks!... sm

I've had plantar fasciotomies on both feet, which of course helped.  Had the cortisone shots as well prior to surgery... sometimes they helped temporarily and sometimes didn't help at all.  Podiatrist used to do the Lawson strapping/taping, which helped but was of course temporary.  Also was in a walking cast for 6 weeks, which didn't really help.  Sometimes rolling a frozen can of OJ under my foot would help.  Also helped to stand on tiptoes on edge of stairs and stretch feet that way.

Then I discovered Birkenstock clogs/sandals.  I've always said I probably wouldn't have required the surgery had I discovered the clogs/sandals first!  Sometimes can be found much cheaper at Sam's Club.  Also, my podiatrist always recommended a very good sneaker -- namely New Balance.

Good luck! 

• Anyone that has plantar fasciitis or heel spurs found a good conservative help for this pain. nm - PAMT
  • Only that helped me was New Balance - mtmt
  • Earth Shoes....heel lowered in Earth Shoes - can find them online - n/m
  • See if this helps..... - Something similar
  • Birkenstocks!... sm - Val
    • Crocs for me. I don't know what my problem is but - ALMT
    • I also wear Berkies and another good brand - Wearing them
  • Cortisone helps many but didn't help me (sm) - Carolina MT
    • Can you describe the scrunch you do. Do you mean pull your toes and ball up your foot or what. nm - PAMT
      • yes, you can practice by trying to pick up a towel (sm) - Carolina MT
        • I had to laugh when I read this - trose
          • LOL!! You should try to learn to type with them ;-) nm - Carolina MT
  • I had a cortisone injection in - Kathy

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