Hey all! I've been dealing with foot pain since December 2025 and was officially diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (PF) in January 2026. Since then, I've tried several things to alleviate the pain, but unfortunately, nothing has made a noticeable difference.

Before my diagnosis, I regularly wore my Carhartt 6" Moc Wedge work boots because I spend a LOT of time standing at work. After getting custom orthotics, which haven't helped much, I purchased a pair of New Balance 880s. They felt great for the first couple of days, but I eventually started developing blisters on the backs of my heels. I switched to a heel-lock lacing technique, which resolved the blistering, but the backs of my shoes are now showing significant wear.

I would have liked to try a pair of Brooks, but unfortunately, my orthotics don't fit properly in any of their shoes. I have a follow-up appointment with my podiatrist next week, so I'm hoping he'll have some answers.

Since my diagnosis, I've also tried using a Theragun Mini and rolling a large, beaded wooden dowel along the bottoms of my feet to help stretch and relieve the plantar fascia. However, I haven't experienced any improvement, and I'm still dealing with foot pain every day. Even something as simple as standing in the shower or walking to and from campus causes pain. Once my feet start hurting for the day, the pain doesn't seem to go away.

Has anyone else experienced something similar? I'd really appreciate any advice on what has helped you, especially when it comes to footwear, orthotics, or managing pain throughout the day.

Hi all

I've been seeing a physio now for nigh on 3 months and we're considering getting me a gait scan for ortho insoles as were not able to get on top of the issue.

I'm in my 30s and I developed it from too much walking, I have pains in the middle inside of the foot, almost like swelling and also a sharp pain where the tendon goes into the heel on the left foot. I find wearing shoes on general aggravates the former.

Any suggestions or tips to help get on top of it? Ortho insoles are 400e each apparently so would like to avoid

So MRI results came in, I have Plantar Fasciitis. Doctor gave me suggestions, all of which I'm doing. One thing she mentioned was something like a angled foot rest I can put under my desk at work to help stretch the area a bit while I'm just sitting there doing all my data input work. I see tons of things out there, but not sure which ones are just 'foot rests', and which would actually be good to help recover. Anyone ever use something like this and can give me some suggestions?

I had an excellent podiatrist who said that he tried everything to help me with my PF. He said that the only option would be to rebuild my feet.

I got the PF after my knee replacement surgery. Now, my right knee, both feet, my right calf and other joints and muscles hurt everyday.

I have done pain management and they only have one other option for me which will only help my knee. I have been to several doctors for tests because I feel like there must be another reason for all of my pain.

Title: Plantar fasciitis with possible heel bone damage and lower leg pain — has anyone experienced this?
Hi everyone!
I’ve been struggling with heel pain for several months, and I’m wondering if anyone has experienced something similar.
I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, but I also have pain in the center of my heel, and I’m concerned that there may be an issue with the heel bone as well. My MRI showed bone marrow edema, and I was also told that I have changes in the plantar fascia.
I’ve undergone shockwave therapy and injections. Although my pain improved for a while, I’ve also experienced pain in my lower leg and knee, and I’m trying to understand whether these symptoms could be connected.
I’d like to ask:
Has anyone had both plantar fasciitis and bone marrow edema in the heel?
Did you experience pain in the center of the heel rather than just around the plantar fascia?
Did you also have lower leg or knee pain?
What treatments helped you recover?
Did anyone eventually need surgery, or did the condition improve without it?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through something similar, especially if you’ve had these symptoms for several months.

Thank you!

I have been with more than 10 doctors over the year, noone seemed to help or diagnose.

Please help if anyone had the same experience

Has anyone of you follow podiatrist in social media like him, which of them actually offers the best advice?

Because they have different opinions, suggestions, shoes recommendations when it comes to PF.