kobblers Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 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. keithm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted August 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Ibuprofen, Graham? Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 2 hours ago, kobblers said: Ibuprofen, Graham? Rick. No, it was a lot stronger can only be supplied with a prescription. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 My Wife who is a District Nurse has just told me it was Diclofenac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted August 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Ta. Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 diclofenac magic stuff had some with kidney stones- it don't do a lot for Gall stones unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLENGRAVING Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 do you fellas use rubber matts or some such at your work stations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 I had a cortisone injection in both feet, that got rid of it. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 20 hours ago, GLENGRAVING said: do you fellas use rubber matts or some such at your work stations? Rubber mats are for wimps....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 I bet you never used a Johnny either Broms Cobb, Mike at Vauxhall and kobblers 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted August 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 What insoles. Keith? I'll take the rest of your advice. Cheers. Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted August 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Cheers. I don't have an Amazon account but managed to get them off eBay Rick. keithm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 I tried skechers, very comfortable, but did not support my heel/ankle well enough. Made things a bit worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Any trainer with an Orthotic insole including an arch support will improve your comfort no end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 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. keithm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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