[toksenveste]

I have some persistent soreness in my feet (bottom of my soles and my heels) that gets noticeably worse if I spend more than 1/2 an hour standing. If I play a round of golf the pain is tolerable (riding a cart is a must), but gets MUCH worse when I try to stand up after resting for more than a 1/2 hour or so.

A friend of mine is convinced that I have plantar fasciitis. I hope my Doctor can shed some light on things when I see him next week.

I'm wondering if any THPers are dealing with this ailment or any other sort of foot pain, and what they do to keep playing golf. I hope golf remains an option, obviously.

Are there certain kinds of golf shoes that help? Orthotic inserts? Meds?

Thanks in advance!

[cQT6nmEc]

I had PF last year and I used inserts to reduce the pain during the round. They helped a lot and it eventually went away. I think they were designed for PF specifically.

What you described was exactly what I experienced during and after golf, pre inserts. If I walked during a round I was hurting a good bit by the 16 hole.



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[Sheestgag]

I have some persistent soreness in my feet (bottom of my soles and my heels) that gets noticeably worse if I spend more than 1/2 an hour standing. If I play a round of golf the pain is tolerable (riding a cart is a must), but gets MUCH worse when I try to stand up after resting for more than a 1/2 hour or so.

A friend of mine is convinced that I have plantar fasciitis. I hope my Doctor can shed some light on things when I see him next week.

I'm wondering if any THPers are dealing with this ailment or any other sort of foot pain, and what they do to keep playing golf. I hope golf remains an option, obviously.

Are there certain kinds of golf shoes that help? Orthotic inserts? Meds?

Thanks in advance!

I'm sitting here in pain as I type this. Mine is in the heel area; achilles tendonitis. It's awful. Stretching it out, however painful, does help. I about fall down when I get out of bed the morning after playing or walking around a lot at work. I have to just stand with my feet together and, while holding on to the bed, lean into it and take the pain. But it stretches out whatever is jacked up and at least I can walk.
I wore orthotics for a long time. Lost one of them. Duh.
I don't know if all the golfing hurt it, or the pounds I put on after retiring from the USAF.

[Farson]

I've never had it diagnosed, but that sounds a lot like what I have had for some time. I see it mostly during work, standing on the tile floors for 9 or 10 hours, but less often when playing golf. Guess riding in a cart and drinking beer might help, lol. I use inserts for my shoes and that helps, but have always blamed it on poor circulation in my legs.

[bonyrek]

my brother has it and he has since stopped walking courses
his dr recommended the golf ball under the arches roll or a tennis ball
he thinks it was during his time in the army is when he first experienced it

[toksenveste]

I'm sitting here in pain as I type this. Mine is in the heel area; achilles tendonitis. It's awful. Stretching it out, however painful, does help. I about fall down when I get out of bed the morning after playing or walking around a lot at work. I have to just stand with my feet together and, while holding on to the bed, lean into it and take the pain. But it stretches out whatever is jacked up and at least I can walk.
I wore orthotics for a long time. Lost one of them. Duh.
I don't know if all the golfing hurt it, or the pounds I put on after retiring from the USAF.

Another friend of mine has achilles tendonitis - his doctor mis-diagnosed it as gout. Orthotics definitely helped him. Then he actually came down with gout as well

[toksenveste]

I had PF last year and I used inserts to reduce the pain during the round. They helped a lot and it eventually went away. I think they were designed for PF specifically.

What you described was exactly what I experienced during and after golf, pre inserts. If I walked during a round I was hurting a good bit by the 16 hole.



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If I walk, I'm using my putter as a cane by the 13th or so.

[toksenveste]

I've never had it diagnosed, but that sounds a lot like what I have had for some time. I see it mostly during work, standing on the tile floors for 9 or 10 hours, but less often when playing golf. Guess riding in a cart and drinking beer might help, lol. I use inserts for my shoes and that helps, but have always blamed it on poor circulation in my legs.

I've spent a good portion of my working life at jobs that require me to be on my feet. It's probably catching up to me now. As it happens, a couple of beers does help with the pain. And sometimes with the backswing

[toksenveste]

my brother has it and he has since stopped walking courses
his dr recommended the golf ball under the arches roll or a tennis ball
he thinks it was during his time in the army is when he first experienced it

I was likely to do less walking anyway, but there are some walking only courses that I'd like to at least have the option of trying (Bandon Resort off the top of my head).
My doctor will likely tell me to try ibuprofen first. It's his go to club LOL.

[CindyLavender]

Yup, have a flair up happening right now. I walk my course and it really sucks when it starts bothering me. Like others have said here, inserts (I use one for heel and arch support) help and I also follow R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) after a round and at night.

[Dfvgthyju]

I have had PF in both feet. The 1st time it took almost six months to get rid of the pain. I used a combination of night splint, taping the foot in pulled back position and orthodics. The second time, I knew what the pain was and started treatment early so it only took a couple of month to get rid of it. The doctor recommended Aleve to help with the pain. Some type of insert with good arch support is a must and I never go barefooted even around the house.

[Poll Pitt]

Inserts for arch support, stretching of the foot to stretch the planter fashia, and GOOD SHOES. apply pressure to the bottom of your foot with a tennis ball or golf ball. Stretch your calf with your back leg straight and hands on the wall and with back leg bent with hands against wall. Two different muscles attach to the Achilles so this way you will stretch both muscles. Do it for 30 seconds 3-5 times a couple times a day.

[hechicxxrr]

I have it. It sucks. It got quite a bit better after I lost some weight, which I thought was kind of weird. lol. I've had it for years. Sometimes it's worse than others. I ride when I play, but when I walk following my daughter, it's pretty tender the next day. I take two Aleve before I play or spectate. That helps a lot. There are stretches you can do, and icing helps. I also found adidas golf shoes are great.

Kevin

[Gcromqgb]

Inserts for arch support, stretching of the foot to stretch the planter fashia, and GOOD SHOES. apply pressure to the bottom of your foot with a tennis ball or golf ball. Stretch your calf with your back leg straight and hands on the wall and with back leg bent with hands against wall. Two different muscles attach to the Achilles so this way you will stretch both muscles. Do it for 30 seconds 3-5 times a couple times a day.

+1 Do your stretches. Look on the net for stretching exercises specifically for the plantar tendon on the bottom of your foot. For those that carry their bags and having PF, use a cart, either electric or push cart depending on it's severity. Amazing how painful it can be if you've never experienced it before. Once you recover, I recommend getting the exercise, and use a pushcart again on the course. Don't use PF as an excuse to ride forever.

[Kafuuil]

I have a freind that has this. He always rides and it doesn't really bother him til late in the round. He does have an orthotic in his shoe with does help, but not 100%. He is considering surgery so it doesn't get worse (as it has with a friend of his).

[Poll Pitt]

One other thing is how someone mentioned ice, take a Dixie bathroom cup fill it with water and put it in the freezer. Then when frozen, pull some of the paper away to expose the ice, but leaving the cup on to hold it as u massage the bottom of your foot. You can peel the cup away to expose more ice as needed. This is a pain remedy it will not prevent it like stretching will.

Eli manning had it a few years ago and he was prescribed to wear cowboy boots to provide a mild stretch and to ease pain. Flat shoes with no arch will kill your feet! Then next thing you know your knees, hips and lower back might start to feel a bit sore. I have really bad ankles and I must say the key is Good shoes

[12Jasoumemoobia]

I played soccer all the way through high school and college so I battled this problem- my friend is physical therapist and he insisted that I never go barefoot, even around the house. Always have a pair of sandals by your bed. All the other suggestions are great but glad you chose to see a doctor.

[MpbY5dkR]

I am dealing with it, and it can be quite painful. Inserts help a lot, and I never walk anymore. I also have a brace that I sleep in when it is really bothering me that I got from a podiatrist.

[scoussysows]

Dealt with this about 10 years ago, playing Racquetball 3 nights a week did me in. Did the podiatrist route and had orthodontic inserts made seemed to help but took a long time to heal. Good luck

[viagbloggerz]

I found that getting orthotics helped. I had a big bout of that years ago and I did physio and rest.