Glad to be back

[Roginfrance]

Have been fast walking for 20 mins every day for many years, but recently had a heel problem which put me off the road for about 3 months, Finally back to near normal, so nice to be out and about.

[Realfoodieclub]

That is great news, glad you are all healed, happy walking.

[Roginfrance in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thank you for your support, your efforts dwarf my meager stumbling 's. I wish you success for the future.

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Roginfrance]

Thank you. I remember my first walk out after surgery, I managed 7 mins and it was a struggle. It all starts with the first steps. 😀. Rfc. X

[HealthBuddyMelissa]

I had Plantar Fasciitis last year and it was awful. I have to walk for work, I am a nurse on my feet all day. There were some days I thought I would die. Slowly I was able to rehab with good shoes, some nice inserts I found, ice, and stretches for my feet. Now I watch for any little twinge, lol. I am glad you are back on your walking routine. Keep up the good work!

[Roginfrance in reply to HealthBuddyMelissa]

Thanks for the support, it all came as a surprise, we easily take our health for granted. I am getting on with the inserts ok, but now need bigger shoes to accommodate them and my feet!

[HealthBuddyMelissa in reply to Roginfrance]

You could try shoes with memory foam then you don't need the inserts, and there are compression inserts I wear at night, I can't remember exact name of them, but I can look for the amzon link if you would like. They can be worn in shoes too, or just around the house. I found them better because they gave better support with high instep like I have. Compression socks are also very comforting for painful feet. I found the stretches, you can find them on youtube to work the best.

[Roginfrance in reply to HealthBuddyMelissa]

Thanks Melissa,

As you may have guessed I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to this so your help is really appreciated. Yes I would really appreciate the link for the compression for around the house. The inserts also compensate for the fact that I stand slightly askew and I don't think the memory foam will help that? I will have a look on Utube for the exercises. Again thank you

Rog

[HealthBuddyMelissa in reply to Roginfrance]

These are the ones I used amazon.com/JERN-Cushioned-C... There are others as well. If you walk on the sides of your feet there are corrective shoes for that, but I think they are pretty expensive and may need to be described by a Podiatrist

[Roginfrance in reply to HealthBuddyMelissa]

Thanks Melissa,

I have ordered the cushioned supports. No I don't walk on the sides of my feet, its more about weight distribution and it was a Podiatrist that made the inserts, but I may well try some Sketcher shoes with the memory foam inserts. I have just found a youtube video that gives you stretching exercises for the calves which I will try. You really have been most helpful and I hope that your PF stays away.

[HealthBuddyMelissa in reply to Roginfrance]

Thanks, me too! Look for the video with the stretches for the feet too. They are by a Physical Therapist and they really help to strengthen the muscles and tendons in the feet. Best wishes on your journey, and I love Sketchers!