Cathe what shoes??

[jistbrenda]

Hi Cathe, can you tell me which shoes you recommend for power walking? most shoes seem to hurt my feet walking. I have something wrong with the bottom of my feet, can remember what the doctor called it. anyway any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanx So much Brenda

 

[bayerngirl]

Hi Brenda,

Do you have Plantar Faciatis?
I have the same problem & a good arche in your shoes helps. Also, I found that stretching my feet after my workout helps as well. To do that stand facing a wall & put your toes on the wall with your heel on the floor & lean into it, then swithch feet. I do this 2-3 times on each side & hold for 30 seconds. Hope this helps.

Good luck,
Belinda

 

[jistbrenda]

Hi Belinda, yes that is what i have. my doctor made me special insoles for my shoes, but they are really expensive. so i haven't gotten anymore. thanks for the advice i never herd of that stretch, i'll try it what kind of shoes do u wear?

 

[bayerngirl]

Hi jistbrenda,

From your basic post, I'd assume plantar fasciitis. There
are stretches, etc to do to help you out.


John in Colordo gave me this tip!! It made a big difference! I do this streatches every day! I am almost pain free!!Thanks John


I had a bad case of plantar fascitis last spring, and it took about 3months to completely dissipate. The symptoms sound identical to mine. Hopefully the stretches you have doing do the trick. Look into an orthotic for your day time shoes, have your feet rubbed/massaged as much as possible, and try rolling a golf ball with your foot during the day! Good luck! John in Colorado


http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=144


Good luck!
Belinda

 

[clothesminded]

I went to the podiatrist for heel pain. Plantar fascitis I was told. The doctor suggested I get these orthotics he had in his office. They were $40, and what a difference. They feel stiff in the arch at first, but then mold to your feet. Something to look into.

 

[bayerngirl]

Hi ,
I wear Ryka N -Gauge instructor shoes. It really makes a big difference to get the right shoe! Before I worked out in my running shoes, not a good idea!! You really need to invest in a good pair of step/studio shoe! You can find good deals online! I think I bought mine on Zippo.com ??

Do the streatches! Did you see the link I sent you?

Good luck!
Beinda

 

[jistbrenda]

Yes, I did get the stretches. Thanks so much Belinda. actually John in Colorado sent me an email too. thanks for all your help. and I am looking into the shoes and orthodics. Thanks, you have all be very helpful. Brenda