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Clatterbuck (Beltsville, Md) on 09/12/2018
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This sounds strange, but I think vitamin B12 shots cured my plantar fasciitis. I had a very painful right heel for more than a year and a podiatrist said I would probably need an operation. Before I could decide what to do about my heel, I was diagnosed with severe B12 deficiency. For whatever reason, my body can't process the B12 I consume so I have to get a B12 shot every month for the rest of my life. Anyway, after my loading doses of B12 I noticed my heel didn't hurt anymore. I don't know if it was the B12 shots or something else, but the pain in my heel went away and hasn't returned.
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Replied By annette (New Zealand) on 12/14/2020

I've had Plantar Fasciitis for months and lately could hardly walk at times the pain was so bad. I've always kept cider vinegar but haven't used it for a while.

Last night my son had a tummy bug so I made a bottle of cider vinegar water to help ward of bugs (hate being sick) and low and behold this morning my foot feels so much better... surely it can't be that? So I looked it up and found all that its helped all of you people. Wow!!!

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Replied By Lindy (USA) on 12/14/2020

Annette,

I have suffered with PF since spring this year. I have tried so many things, ACV included, and nothing helped. I hope the ACV has a lasting effect for you.

If not, I happened upon a remedy recently that has really done the trick in a short time. Dr.Berg says don't massage the soles of feet and do not stretch the calves. Instead, cross leg of affected foot (man style) and stretch your toes downward using your hand to force the stretch, then relax. Repeat 10 times, or more. This will stretch the top of your foot and your shin muscles and will relax the under side of the foot.

You can position yourself to stretch the same target areas by kneeling on your bed, then lowering your hips to sit on your heels. Use a pillow between your hips and legs if you are not able to sit all of the way down on your heels.

This works! It is effective instantly, although it may take several days for the sole or heel to heal completely. I massaged my feet and stretched my calves faithfully through the months and kept my heel chronically irritated. I am stunned that this simple stretch ended my suffering.

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Replied By Joanne G. (Melbourne, Australia) on 07/21/2021

I suffer from plantar Fascia for more than 18 months. Have tried everything under the sun, nothing responds. I wish I can find a natural cure.

Replied By Tessa (Okanagan) on 12/15/2020

Thank you Lindy for mentioning Dr. Berg's exercises. I looked them up on YouTube and will start doing them today.

2 Simple Stretches / Exercises to Fix Plantar Fasciitis: Dr Berg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXdlPuKfyXs

Cheers,

Tessa

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Replied By Laurie (Qualicum Beach, Canada) on 01/13/2021

Tessa,

The link you sent regarding Dr. Berg's advice on exercises for plantar fasciitis are excellent! I am feeling instant relief from these. Thanks:)

Replied By Wondering (New York, New York) on 03/20/2021

Tried this for 2 weeks. Did nothing unfortunately.

Replied By Cynthia (Montreal) on 06/23/2022

Thank you for sharing this video, Tessa!

Replied By Deirdre (CT) on 07/21/2021

Hi Joanne,

Check out an electric shiatsu foot massager with compression (massage, heat, and compression in one machine is the best).

It's pricey, but it does a phenomenal job. I owned one for 3 years and it makes a huge difference when used regularly. My feet get very sore from 22 years of karate and this machine helps immensely.

When I moved across the country recently, I didn't have room for my first cloud massager in my pod, so I gave it away (seriously dumb thing to do). Before ordering another one last December, I tried 2 other less expensive foot shiatsu massagers.. sent one back and gave the other away. NO COMPARISON. This one is the best on the market in my opinion. Unfortunately, it's pricey at $350.

Here's the website... which I see is offering a $120 discount right now.

https://cloudmassage.com/collections/all/products/shiatsu-foot-massager-machine

Read the reviews on Amazon and you'll see how much it has helped people with PF.

https://www.amazon.com/Shiatsu-Foot-Massager-Machine-Circulation/dp/B074P2M8N8

If that link doesn't work for you in Australia, search Cloud Massage Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine -Increases Blood Flow Circulation, Deep Kneading, with Heat Therapy -Deep Tissue, Plantar Fasciitis, Diabetics, Neuropathy.

Replied By Tessa (Okanagan) on 07/21/2021

Hi Joanne G. -

I actually found the following tip on Earth Clinic and it worked for me.

2 Simple Stretches / Exercises to Fix Plantar Fasciitis (Dr. Berg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXdlPuKfyXs

Dr. Berg has many wonderful, easy-to-understand videos. He explains things simply and with the layperson in mind.

There are also a number of very good remedies in the following Earth Clinic link. Not everything works for everybody but you might get lucky.

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/plantar-fasciitis-treatment-alternative-medicine.html

Cheers,

Tessa