Personal help

[kobblers]

I've got a condition called Policeman's heel - basically, the base of my heels hurt all the time, especially after when I've been laid down.

Can anyone recommend anything that I can put in my shoes that will work? I've tried Google but there are too many different answers and I'd rather hear it from someone who  knows about these things.

I have some plastic arch supports but am unwilling to try them in case they're not up to the job and cause more pain or damage.

Cheers. Rick.

@elfman

[Count Muppet]

I had real issues for a couple of years. Whenever I got up in the morning it would take at least 10 minutes before I could walk. Too much standing at work I think

The best thing I did was become more active, playing football twice a week, walking more and lost weight. I'm all good now. 

[Michael]

I never found any insole or arch support that worked. Mine's from standing on concrete floor for 30 odd years.

The only thing that helped me was ice and rehab exercises like rolling a tennis ball with the arch of your foot while sitting down in the evening. It helps stretch the tendon that joins the arch to the heel.

Mine flairs up every now and then but clears real quick

Google fasciar plantitus (check spelling!!) exercises.

 

[grahamparker]

Hi Rick, i had this for years and suffered really bad with it, tried gel insoles all sorts of treatments.

In the end the doctor put me on a course of anti inflammatory's and i have not had any issues since that was about 5 years ago.

[kobblers]

Ibuprofen, Graham?

Rick.

[grahamparker]

2 hours ago, kobblers said:

Ibuprofen, Graham?

Rick.

No, it was a lot stronger can only be supplied with a prescription.

[grahamparker]

My Wife who is a District Nurse has just told me it was Diclofenac.

[kobblers]

Ta.

Rick.

[Mick Friend]

diclofenac magic stuff had some with kidney stones- it don't do a lot for Gall stones unfortunately

[GLENGRAVING]

do you fellas use rubber matts or some such at your work stations? 

[x minit uk]

I had a cortisone injection in both feet, that got rid of it. .

[Flash]

20 hours ago, GLENGRAVING said:

do you fellas use rubber matts or some such at your work stations? 

Rubber mats are for wimps.......

[Mick Friend]

I bet you never used a Johnny either

[keithm]

This condition can be due to lack of exercise, sitting a lot or standing all day, the tendons shorten and it can be real painful, especially in the morning as your tendons will tighten overnight naturally.  When I was repairing shoes, my feet especially my heels, were really painful first thing and i never knew why, until I saw a physiotherapist who explained why.

I now use Orthotic insoles bought from Amazon and they work a treat, sitting down a lot is now the cause though   Stretch your calves as often as possible, tip toe on the stairs is a good exercise, but make sure you drop right down as part of the movement, if that makes sense?

 

Good luck!

 

Keith

[kobblers]

What insoles. Keith?

I'll take the rest of your advice.

Cheers. Rick.

[keithm]

I buy these Rick

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00Z099HW8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I've tried a few different ones but I find these best, just trim to fit

 

Let us know how you get on!

[kobblers]

Cheers. I don't have an Amazon account but managed to get them off eBay 

Rick.

[grahamparker]

44 minutes ago, kobblers said:

Cheers. I don't have an Amazon account but managed to get them off eBay 

Rick.

Colledges have a lot of gel and orthotic insoles in stock Rick.

[hakeemz]

instead of buying insoles at £20 , i would go to your nearest skechers branch, try a few pairs , buy the one most comfortable (i have done this) and forget you ever had a problem.

 

thank me later

[keithm]

There's more to Orthotics than a different make of trainer, you really need professional help, but an Orthotic insole is a cheaper place to start

 

£11 is not £20, it's also a lot cheaper than a new pair of trainers.  Also, not everybody where's trainers to work

[kobblers]

18 hours ago, grahamparker said:

Colledges have a lot of gel and orthotic insoles in stock Rick.

Thanks but already ordered for £6.75.

@hakeemz : Most of my footwear are Skechers with the Memory Foam insoles and they don't really help. Thanks for the advice, though.

Rick.

[Mike at Vauxhall]

I tried skechers, very comfortable, but did not support my heel/ankle well enough. Made things a bit worse. 

[keithm]

Any trainer with an Orthotic insole including an arch support will improve your comfort no end

[Gray]

Plantar fasciitis Rick I had that about 4 years ago and bought these. Expensive but bloody brilliant. Still using the same pair .Think I had mine from Algeos at the time, not sure if they still do them now.   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Barefoot-Science-Therapeutic-Length-X-Large/dp/B00IJVWV3G/ref=asc_df_B00IJVWV3G/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=375427592368&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1487553836671858224&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045250&hvtargid=pla-806007567019&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=76364026949&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=375427592368&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1487553836671858224&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045250&hvtargid=pla-806007567019

 

[kobblers]

Christ on a bike - they're expensive! 

I think I'll try Keith's recommendation and see how they go before spending 75 quid.

Thanks, anyway. 

Rick.