It hurts when you climb out of bed and stand up, often like a stabbing pain in the heel. Or frustratingly, after you put on your running shoes and start your workout. Or simply when you are standing in line at the grocery store or bank. The pain is stubborn. You wish you could sit […]
Plantar Fasciitis–Stubborn, Stabbing Pain and How Acupuncture Comes to the Rescue Read More »
After suffering for more than 10 years with painful plantar fasciitis and traditional treatments that addressed the symptoms for short-term periods, I began searching for alternative treatments. At this point I was taking high dosages of painkillers daily and was concerned about the long-term detriment to my overall health, and really not achieving much relief,
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I have struggled with plantar fasciitis for over 10 years. The pain has progressively increased over the years and has limited my physical activity. I have tried shoe orthotics, steroid injections, massage and decreasing my activities to curb my pain. None of the treatments that I tried in the past relieved the pain I endured
Improved tremendously! Read More »
I am a runner who recently had to cease doing what I love doing due to plantar fasciitis. During a 1/2 marathon, around mile 11, I began experiencing a tremendous amount of pain in my left foot. I finished the race, but could barely walk. I could put no pressure on my heel whatsoever. Although
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!! In November of 2008, I came down with plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis. I was getting ready to start training in January 2009 for my first 100-mile endurance run (www.ws100.com), the premier 100-mile ultra. From January 1st through June 27th, training harder than I’ve ever trained before, averaging 70
I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and feet neuropathy about 2 years ago with almost constant pain. I saw 5 different doctors for this and did not receive any relief. After a couple months of treatment by Steve Phillips I started getting some relief and am continuing to improve. Steve has also recommended a couple
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I began treating for plantar fasciitis, and the results were so stunning (20 years of chronic pain gone!!) that I asked about other ailments that acupuncture might help with, including back pain (instant relief!), and my sense of smell. After taking a prescription nasal spray I lost my sense of smell a few years back,
Results were so stunning (20 years of chronic pain gone!!) Read More »