Plantar fasciitis can make the first steps of the morning surprisingly painful. Some people experience a sharp, stabbing sensation beneath the heel, while others describe aching, tenderness, or a bruised feeling that worsens after walking or standing.
Earth Clinic readers have shared a wide range of natural remedies for plantar fasciitis, including L-lysine, apple cider vinegar, grapefruit seed extract, magnesium oil, zinc, cod liver oil, calcium, and potassium. Several lysine contributors describe particularly rapid improvement, sometimes after months of heel pain.
Below, we highlight these firsthand experiences, explain how to interpret them, and cover practical treatments such as stretching, foot taping, strengthening, and supportive footwear.
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