"Some of our astute followers have noticed me slurring my words. I am not drunk but working with Brad, it would be justifiable! I had 6 infected cysts removed from my mouth (noncancerous), & I have residual scar tissue and numbness. I will try to do better. Thanks. Bob"

@bridgetdangella257

2 жыл бұрын

You guys are FANTASTIC and we all have so much to learn from you! THANK YOU!

@_plasticangels_

2 жыл бұрын

BOB, YOU ROCK! Thinking of you and hoping you stay happy and healthy for many years to come!

@ag5gar347

2 жыл бұрын

Get well soon

@PeterAGunn

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you're feeling better, your videos (and Brad too!) are very useful,

@debschofield6902

2 жыл бұрын

Ouch, hope you feel better soon!

😑How dare you thumbs down the most famous physical therapists on the internet? In my own opinion of of course!

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

😀

@DMUSA536

2 жыл бұрын

Good one 😂

@MrTaipeiDan

2 жыл бұрын

Not just yours. Mine as well.

@dianeweeks352

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. I have learned so much from them. More than from any of the many pts I have gone to in the past. And I love the banter.

@annefitz7346

Жыл бұрын

Same

I think this is my first comment ever on KZread! I had plantar fasciitis for YEARS and tried so many things. What fixed it for me, practicality overnight, was a sports masseuse who found that the bones on TOP of my foot were locked up. She massaged them and got them moving again. The next day I was nearly pain free, then completely pain free the day after, and it never came back. That was probably a decade ago. So for all of you suffering, try massaging and getting more mobility in the top of your foot, too.

@SplitPhotography

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you where wrongful diagnosed then.

I suffered from plantar fasciitis for years: medication, custom orthotics, injections and PT. I was nearly crippled and my doctor was beginning to talk about the possibility of surgery. One day a student studying under my PT tried her hand at massage. I don't know what she did, but I walked out of that session with less pain than I had in months, and it got better rather quickly. I haven't had any noticeable pain since...and it's been at least 10 years! Bless her 🙏🏾

@mohdfahad4625

2 жыл бұрын

Really How much time will it take to heal completely I m suffering from it from 8 month

@carter2865

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe broke up lots of scar tissue.

Bob and Brad- I went to an actual irl physical therapist and three chiropractors and my general doctor as well as a deep tissue medical masseuse and out of all these medical people, YOU GUYS have been the MOST HELPFUL in helping me understand and fix various problems-like lower back pain, neck pain, knee pain, foot pain, sleep posture issues, sitting posture issues, walking properly issues, proper shoe issues and etc. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HARD WORK IN SHARING YOUR INFORMATION FOR FREE ON HERE AND I sincerely wish you many blessings and prosperity and good health for you and your loved ones for now and your future. You have no idea how important your work on here is for people who are not able to afford real helpful information like that which you provide. You are angels!

Actually I suffered from this for a whole year! No conventional pain killer or even homeopathy would stop the pain. What made it go away was an exercise with a small spiky rubber ball that I rubbed all the way up and down my aching foot in a sliding continuous movement for 5-10 minutes every day. That was key to free me from that agony!

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

So happy for you!

@Wylding756

2 жыл бұрын

Not even homeopathy worked?

@janetmackinnon3411

2 жыл бұрын

That

@MarthaMM

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wylding756 Very sorry to say, but no! And I've been a homeopathy patient with overwhelming results since I was 20. I'm a senior now! Plantar Fasciitis was the only challenge homeopathy could not defeat.

@MarthaMM

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobandBrad I can't thank you enough for your always healthy and sound advice on a number of pain issues which have been solved after your recommendations! You're the best! 🤗🤗

I am a neuromuscular massage therapist and have had success with treating plantar fasciitis in clients when using muscle testing to restore and strengthen the neural pathways between the brain and previously non responsive/inhibited muscles. I always check the low back and hips to make sure that they are moving correctly, functional, and balanced because if not, it's unlikely your plantar fasciitis will go away for good. Once the hips and low back are functioning satisfactorily, you'll notice the feet and ankles begin to gain mobility and flexibility, and may even painlessly crack and pop as they adjust themselves with some ankle rotations and foot movements. Tight calves are very often a culprit. If they're too sensitive to massage, you should have someone hold a trigger point/tender area on the back of your calf gently and with their other hand, gently hold between your pinky and "ring toe" on the ball of your foot for a minute or so. This will drain the adrenaline from the sensitive calf muscle and allow you to massage it and will also help to relax you. You can try this on yourself if you're flexible enough to. It is often necessary to (gently) break up adhesions both on the top and bottom of your feet as well. Hope this info helps someone!

This series was lifesaving! Thanks Brad and Bob!

Been doing bodywork and sports fix-it work for 25+ years and your video and advise is the best explanation and stretching protocols I've heard! Helps me, thank you

I am SO THRILLED that I discovered your videos. I'm mid 60s and suddenly developed Plantar Fasciitis in May 2023. I was going nuts for week trying to find a way to help it feel better because staying off my feet wasn't an option and I was in a LOT of pain. Then I discovered your vid showing how to use Kinesiology tape. I immediately ordered some and started using it right away in late July. I'd tried other 'solution'...so what's one more to try! Now, just a few weeks later...the pain is GONE! I also bought the book you suggested to see about helping my lower back pain with this tape. But I'm SO THRILLED that I can now walk around without pain and also take my dogs for a walk again...no more pain! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Wow -- I've never heard of Kiniseology taping until seeing this video! What a great tip, guys! Thanks very much for the detailed demo. Sure glad I subscribed, with notifications, so I can catch all the titles that interest me 👍😉

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis since March. I had it before, recovered and went back again after jogging with my backpack full of groceries. I've been following your advise for about a week and it seems to be healing. I'll keep you posted. Thanks!

Currently suffering with this atm. Soooo painful, very grateful for y'all.

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Hope this helps you!

I have been suffering with severe PF Pain since February, and I must say I tried this taping technique, and it has given me some relief, I am seeing progress, very slow. Massage has been a big help as well, but I can only do my foot and calf muscles, really need to find a way to work on my hamstrings and lower back. Now my good foot is feeling the wear and tear of carrying the weight, and if that one goes, I am toast. PF is a total nightmare on so many levels, I feel best bare foot or in Ugh boots. I had it 9 years ago and the right shoes fixed it, but not now. Stretches help as well, but don't overdo it. I know people who have suffered with PF, young, old, fat, skinny, does not matter...I also recommend eating healthy, lose weight, get plenty of sleep, and just take care of your body.....Good luck folks, PF is a Hell Ride !

“ We can fix just about anything except for a broken heart!” Hahaha.

@michellemacioszek6062

2 жыл бұрын

Bob and Brad's next video/tutorial broken heart healing strategies 😅

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

One day we will get there..

You really are "the best physical therapists on the internet." 😉 Thanks!

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you!

Thank you for all your videos! You have helped me and many of my personal training clients.

Your videos are truly the best! Thank you for all the work you put in to be entertaining and informative!

This was perfectly on time for me! Thanks guys

@cheezfries

2 жыл бұрын

Same lol and I walk regularly on my terrace

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Hope it works for you.

🤣I just love you two guys! You explain everything so simply. I have had plantar fasciitis in the past because I liked to go barefoot on my tile and patio. No more buddy, I hope that never comes back. I would like to mention to people who are not as flexible like you two🙈 that instead of foot massage you can use a belt or towel. Sit up or lay down and wrap towel under your foot and pull for your strength. Also get some really good slipper with support so you won’t have to wear your shoes in the house. And the best thing now is there finally making prettier shoes with good support so we don’t have to look like our grandmothers.😮

On advice of a friend's yoga instructor I did this years ago with athletic tape. Taped for about a year and was pain-free for at least 10 years. It's coming back now so I'm taping again. Thanks for the confirmation!

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

We're glad it worked for you! Good luck on another try :)

Great information, thanks for the help with this issue! Going to try the taping!

I haven't slept at all this night from the itch on my feet so I am so happy that i found this video, hope it helps!

Awesome video- thx Bob n Brad

This is very helpful information, thank you! All during the pandemic I wore slippers and only when I started following your information did I learn how important it was to keep those shoes on my feet daily.

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, you're welcome!

You both have helped me , thank you

good PT and Good friendship can mend a broken heart….

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

We will figure it out one day!

Thanks a lot!!! Gonna try this out soon! you guys are so helpful, thanks for continuing to post!

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching, hopefully this helps!

great presentation! 🥰👍Thanks‼️

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it :)

Great advice thank you 🙏🏻 😊

I appreciate the contrasting colours so much!

Great video as always. You are the best.

I needed this!

Thanks. Have had PF for 3 yrs. I’ll try this

Really appreciate this guys, thanks so much.. such perfect advise, I’m learning to walk again lol! 😍👍🏼👏🏻

I have been dealing with this for at least 7 years. I’m kind of at the end of my rope with it. Downloaded your guides *fingers crossed*

@deeeeeeps

Жыл бұрын

Update?

what if the pain is in the heel?

Great idea except some of us have to pee right away, lol.

@luannsutton3540

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking same thing! Guess we'll have to crawl.

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Understandable!

@dhillonfreight

2 жыл бұрын

Use crutches

So thankful for Oofos flip flops. I couldn’t put any weight on my foot and these shoes came to the rescue. They are the first thing I put on in the morning. Now I need to get some closed toe Oofos shoes for winter

One of the worst side effects of my years’ battle with plantar was my foot compensating for the pain. All kinds of weird postures - curled toes, and walking on the outside of my foot - ensued which caused their own pain. Not to mention how this eventually radiates to a change in hip and back posture. Plantar was hell.

@YT4Me57

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is.

@giovannimaisano9194

2 жыл бұрын

HELL , I also have heal pad atrophy. I lay in bed dreading getting up! I can only wear shoes.for a few hours! I found New Balance shoes for Planter Fasciitis, but I still can not walk far! Otherwise I'm in a wheel chair :( depressing he'll) :( You guys have helpful tips. Thank you! Take care Mary♡

@judylloyd7901

Жыл бұрын

@@giovannimaisano9194 ...lie* in bed... Bob and Brad mentioned this in the video; 2:45 -- 3:00, you do these exercises while lying* on your bed... 😊😊👍

Just wanted to say love your work keep it up ❤️

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we will!

Thanks guys! Great tutorial. After having had planted fasciitis so many times I can no longer afford the luxury of going barefoot on my hardwood floors. On to Booyah!

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@christinapennell5073

2 жыл бұрын

I can't go barefoot on any hard surface. I get into an arch supported pair of sandals right away our of bed

Thank you for making this video and your other videos on plantar fasciitis. I hate wearing shoes. I am barefoot or just in socks probably 80%-90% of the time. Most of the time it's fine, but from time to time I get a case of this horrible horrible condition. I'm following your stretching advice and forcing myself to wear shoes, using a massage gun, rolling on a tennis ball, taping my feet, and my wonderful husband has been massaging my feet every day, and I am slowly improving. It's really bad this time because it took a while for me to recognize that this is what it is. Normally, I get heel pain alone and then I know and it's usually just in one foot. This time, the entire bottoms of both feet were hurting/burning intermittently. I ignored it, and then started to get the telltale heel pain along with the burning pain. Ugh. I think this is the worst case I've ever had. Hopefully, my diligent treatment will help it to heal quickly.

I go to the gym 3 t o 4 times a week. I sleep better. Feel better and look better. Win win

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you!

Just found your channel and I am really loving the videos so very helpful. Great content. What kind of headsets are you using the audio is really good

I saw your other video where you recommend flexing the foot and massaging the foot before putting weight on the foot. I started doing that and after 2 days it has improved! Thank you!

I learn so much from you two. I hope Bob is getting better. I have plantar faciliites as well as achillies tendonitus. I also have arthritus in my knees as well as my two big toe knuckles. Walking can be painful, but I strive to walk as normal as possible. I am so healthy otherwise, but the damage and pain from severe spinal stenosis in my C-spine (7 surgeries to keep me walking!) along with the pain in my feet has messed up my dance moves! Haha! Yesterday, I fell in front of the bank. I hurt my pride, as well as my body, because people actually saw me trip over "air." Although, I dislike Biden, I have sympathy for him and his unexplained falls. We become major Klutzes at this stage of life. I think my step is off due to all the body frame issues. Sigh . . . Gettng old is not for wimps!! Haha! I am 69 and feeling fine!! I keep telling myself that. Thank you for all your shows. You are entertaining as well as informative. 🤗

PF…8 months now. One doc says stretch, the other swears on inserts only…no stretching! The $370 insert route seems to be NOT WORKING after 3 months. I’m listening now. I’m sick and tired of limping. Great start up video.

The K tape is brilliant! These tips re: plantar fasciitis are the best! I've watched a number of your videos on the topic, and are helping me to finally heal after months of discomfort. Thank you som much for this.

Very very good, thanks...

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

You're very very welcome!

Thanks 👍

I swear I have this. Makes walking very painful. Thanks more the video.

my famdoc here in ottawa canada opened an old textbook nd told me to take pix with my phone of the two pages talking about plantar fasciitis. yes i am very lucky to have a doctor but it doesnt mean their approach is professional and going the extra mile to find and solve the problem. i think i got to understand more from this particular channel. of course there is tons of doctors and therapists online with millions of views and followers bottom line business is bussiness but if its helpful the better

@deborahbarry8458

2 ай бұрын

I’m in Kingston

Have had pf for 44 years. The doc put me in those hard inserts saying they had replaced the tape. But I had such nerve pain that the hard inserts drove me nuts. Tried many things, nothing worked. The problem with the tape is that after 8 hours it begins to break down the skin on the top of the feet after eight hours. Avoiding sugar a very salty foods like Weiner’s and bacon helps some.

Get yourself PowerStep Protech full length insoles. Or if you can, go to a podiatrist and get custom orthotics. Then wear your orthotics in ALL your shoes - work, working out, etc. Only thing that really helped me longterm.

This is great! You guys are hitting on all cylinders.

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You guys are awesome! I use your stuff daily! I am fighting some bad PF now. If I tape my foot up, does it have any affect on the inserts in my shoes?

It’s like you guys were thinking of me yesterday. I wanna know more!

I've had mine for several years. & Even after a 10-15 minutes drive in the car I can't help but limp when I get out of the car shoe inserts help, but staying on my feet is the only way it goes away.

Great info! Thank you!!! Are crocs good to wear ?

Thanks!

@BobandBrad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Positive vibes sent your way! Bob

use rubbing alcohol to help prep the bottom of the foot or any skin that is oily. Once the area is dry then use the tape and it sticks great!

Great video. I have had this for a good year or so on and off. I think I damaged my feet standing too long on a ladder wearing incorrect and unsupportive footwear. I will try the tape methods. Thanks. Andy UK

Taping really does help!

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

I had plantar faciitis for 1.5 yrs. Mostly because I was bored and did a lot of standing in art class instead of walking. I was thinking I was resting my feet. BUT... you can't do 6 hrs of standing either! My back hurt when I sat so I would stand for hours. I ended up breaking my foot and a few months of recuperation from that cured my PF. I do believe in kinesio taping. It felt completely different when my podiatrist did it than when I applied the tape. Now I have PF again so I will apply tape with your instructions. Seems like it never goes away entirely. Once you get it, you are prone to get it again. Am I right? Thanks Bob and Brad.

Physical Therapy has been taping my foot and it helps!!!

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

LOVEE that massage gun idea bc doing it manually tires my fingers

Just what I needed thanks!

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Love you guys! Personally, I have found Vionic brand shoes help but I also pronate when walking.

Mine lasted 10 months. It was horrible. Someday I hobbled on my walks. So glad I am done with it. If I had of remembered Bob and Brad sooner I would not have suffered for so long. Now I watch them daily.

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

We're happy to hear you're better. Thanks for watching and hopefully we can help you in the future!

@joannefuller

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobandBrad I watch everyday and I have been telling all my friends. At almost 69, feel like we are falling apart. Working on a tight left hip right now. Trying to get back into running. Slowly slowly.....thank you for all your help! Invaluable.

Fit flop sneakers, compression socks & massage helped me!

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Good!

Any chance you guys would do a video on convincing a loved one who is hesitant about movement or exercise as a treatment for their pain to give it a fair chance?

Thanks for the massage gun tip. I am going to use that! 10 years ago I had really bad, painful plantar fasciitis for over a year. I tried the stretching and taping both of which brought relief but didn't get rid of the pain completely. I tried orthotics but they just caused me more pain. The thing that finally worked was a night splint on my foot that kept my foot in a neutral position and prevented me from pointing my toes. I had to wear it every night for a few months until I eventually became pain free. That was about 10 years ago and until recently I didn't have any issues but plantar fasciitis has reared it's ugly little head again. This time I'm getting on it quick before it becomes so bad I have to dig out the night splint again.

@castelodeossos3947

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good but what is a night splint?

@wren214

2 жыл бұрын

@@castelodeossos3947 the one I was given was a giant boot that went almost to the knee. twice the size one for a broken foot. It keeps your foot in a standing position which stretches the fasciitis. You wear it while sleeping. I wasn’t able to wear it at night with covers on, due to sleeping in a small bed

Omg that really helps

Ty

You Guys are my new heroes and not just for theme song.

Yo bob and brad! My pt always put non woven wound retention tape on my skin first and then put the kt tape over that ! It helps with the irritation :-)

Hi im suffering with this, never before have i felt so much pain on my soul walking. Ive rubbed it, rested it, cursed it you name it ive tried it. Glad ive watched your video im hoping to get some respite....🐾

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

We hope you do too!

You guy's are great!!! I have been watching your video's for this problem. And i can tell you the exorcises have been working for me,but where can i buy this tape you have just installed on your foot???

Hey guys love your videos and they helped me countless times!! I’m wondering if you guys can help me with tips for fibromyalgia? My mom was in a car accident about 2 years ago and ever since she is in tremendous pain in different spots all the time. She is after trying cbd thc and lots of other things but nothing seems to work. She usually spends her days lying in bed because of her pain and I keep telling her lying around isn’t helping but I guess I just don’t know how much pain she is in. Any tips or medications that come to your mind would greatly be appreciated thank guys!!

I’ve had sesmoiditis and plantar fascitiis for 5 months now, so frustrating since so many excercises for PF hurt the sesamoid. 😔

Omg going through this now ty

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps!

@Bob & Brad Any content about dextroscoliosis?

What advice do you have for lessening the heel pain due to heel fat pad atrophy? I have tried accommodative orthotics, Tully cups, icing and more.

Wear aetrex sandals. Worked like magic for me.

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

I’ve had PF for 3 yrs. Tried everything. The gun massage and wearing orthopedics has helped the most. However, my foot still hurts.

That introduction song does my head in

Please discuss routine soaks in warm (not hot) Epsom salt for 15 minutes several times a day. I learned this from an accupuncture session for PF. Getting proper fitting for athletic shoes and inserts is paramount. And not waiting too long to replace them if you even remotely think the PF is coming back.

Can you explain in details what this means from my x-ray please! So this explains the pain I'm enduring while I'm limping for a month now but yet my podiatrist got me wearing a cam boot for now.. Now my question is will I need surgery? Thank you! Fragmented calcaneal enthesophyte at the Achilles tendon insertion site. Plantar calcaneal enthesophyte. Joint effusion of the posterior ankle recess. Soft tissue swelling adjacent to the posterior superior calcaneus surface.

I use OK tape. The colors help to make sure all the steps are taken.

Kinesio tape did nothing for me. However, pulling my arches up and taping them with Leukotape worked wonders for walking and healing.

For massaging the Fascia use a golf ball on the floor. Toe stretch. Massage achilles tendon. Foam roll calf and hamstrings. Good luck.

Thank you SO much for this! I had tried some compression sleeves, and they worked for a minute, but it didn't last. The taping is like a miracle! I taped up before I went to bed and was able to put my feet on the floor and walk normally to the bathroom the next morning. No ouchies, no limping! That was yesterday, and I'm still mostly pain free on day two. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

@LadyCelt

2 жыл бұрын

And I forgot to say that the calf stretches you posted are also helping. I'm pretty sure that the whole chain has been a mess for a while, and I'm slowly stretching and foam rolling away the tightness and pain.

May I use cold or hot in the calcaneo area..I have too much pain when I walk. 2? Where can I buy those elastic bands? 3? May I use infrared light in the calcaneo area?

Bob & Brad - can you do a video on how can you treat flat feet? Thanks in advance

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a video on arch supports and another one for exercises, but I can add to our to-do list and see what we can do! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpaDyc-hkpqfiJM.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4uk27OelcK1h8o.html

Hello! Would you use Leukotape P in the same wrap as the K Tape, down the bottom and then up and around from medial to lateral? Also use the Cover tape first…

I tired everything but finally found that by wearing a very snug fitting New Balance 993 running shoe with a Spenco Walker/Runner insole in place of the NB insole cured my plantar fasciitis.

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

😀👍

thank you, your videos are so helpful! my question is, how should I tape my foot if the pain is shooting from the bottom of my heal?

@amywamala

Жыл бұрын

That is the location of my pain too!!

I had this and couldn't get rid of it. One day I started to wear some old Merrell Moab hiking shoes while I walked around the block each day. That cured it. I didn't even start wearing them for that reason. The shoes I had been wearing were worn out so I grabbed the Merrells. The Merrell Moabs have stiffer soles.

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

We're glad to hear you're better!

@kimberlycooper4170

2 жыл бұрын

Do the Merrells have good arch support? If so, that might be it. I had serious pain. I went to a podiatrist who cut out thick pads that had adhesive on one side and put the pads in the arch section of my shoes. That instantly stopped the pain. The podiatrist told me that he didn't want me standing or walking without those shoes and that my feet would take a very long time to heal. A year later, I tested my feet by putting weight on them without wearing the shoes and found my feet were healed. Ever since and to prevent reinjury, I buy only shoes and sandals that have good arch support.

@canyonoverlook9937

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimberlycooper4170 I am not really sure about the arch support, but they are stiffer soles.

Interesting video. Thank you guys! I’m not sure if this is my problem, but it sounds pretty close. And I’ve had this Bulge/squishy hump looking thing on the side of both of my feet for years!! And most times they flare up. I’m really interested in giving this daily morning massage a try and I want to try the tape trick… Where would I get this tape from though? Thanks guys for advice😊