Spread Your Toes™ Series: Plantar Fasciosis (Fasciitis), Conservative Care vs. Conventional Care

Want to treat your Plantar Fasciosis (formerly known as Plantar Fasciitis) naturally, without surgery or orthotics? Natural Sports Podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan discusses natural, conservative and preventive treatments for Plantar Fasciosis, and compares them to traditionally offered, conventional Podiatric treatments. Learn why this condition often involves no "itis" or inflammation at all, but involves tissue death from poor circulation instead.
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  • @prettypothos4me290
    @prettypothos4me2902 жыл бұрын

    I cant believe that no one seems to know this? I told my doctor about the study which I had found somewhere, and she blew me off. My condition has gone from bad to worse following the advice of my doctor and the sports medicine clinic she referred me to, as well as the footwear store I was referred to. Thank you so much.

  • @themovingdance2744

    @themovingdance2744

    Жыл бұрын

    Doctors don’t know about movement and consumer greed over sports shoes - no money in hard wearing boots made for walking……gyms and all that rubbish to make money out of office workers - quit your job and save money. Have a healthier life

  • @teenermeener971

    @teenermeener971

    11 ай бұрын

    Dr. Are not really trying to help

  • @lushusblonde03

    @lushusblonde03

    3 ай бұрын

    I know, right!?! When I told a few Ortho docs about this, they just throw back at me all of the traditional/conservative PF treatments that continued to fail me over the course of NINE YEARS!! I’m so thankful for healthcare professionals that actually evolve in their practices…like Dr. Gabe Mirkin, founder of the RICE protocol in 1978. He basically came back out in 2015 to recant some of it because of the research that had come out since ‘78 about icing, especially, and inhibiting the healing inflammatory process our bodies go through.

  • @josh3326
    @josh33263 жыл бұрын

    I spent 5yrs going to doctors in Tacoma and Seattle WA, spending thousands and no results. I have just started this, only by thinking outside the box to change things up. So far the results are way better than what Ive paid for.

  • @laisa.

    @laisa.

    3 жыл бұрын

    How are you now, did you do everything in the video? 🌻

  • @memyselfandi9684

    @memyselfandi9684

    Жыл бұрын

    I watched the video, but it doesn't appear you can do this on your own, there needs to be a foot doctor involved, some kind of therapy and guidance?? I need to start something ASAP. How are you doing with what you started? And did you see a professional?

  • @sosoldef1066
    @sosoldef10666 жыл бұрын

    Aaah yes stretching toes the opposite way really helps.. I had plantar fasciitis for 8 months.. I was on my feet all day it was literally painful I would be in tears by the end of the day... until I decided to stretch my feet and massage them myself every day twice a day... 5 months long it took for my feet to return to normal.. even now after a long day I still get home and restretch and massage my feet! It really does help.. even massaging my calf muscles helped!!

  • @alexandramcallister9985
    @alexandramcallister99854 жыл бұрын

    I'm amazed! This makes SO much sense and the visual is proving this is EXACTLY what I've been painfully suffering from for TWO years. You name it, I've tried it, and nothing has worked. Incredibly - when I wear toe spacers, the pain in my inner arch is practically gone and I see tiny muscle flutters as you mention can happen in the early stages of healing. This tells me this is exactly what my foot needs. Can you tell me about how long it could take to see permanent relief? I've also purchased some Xero running shoes. The extra width in the toe box feels like heaven! At 34 with 3 kids, I just want to be active again without pain, and stop worrying what will set my pain off. Thanks so much for this video - you have no idea how helpful it is!

  • @rinr7052

    @rinr7052

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did it work?

  • @paristonhill2752

    @paristonhill2752

    Жыл бұрын

    Did it work? How are you doing now?

  • @909tommygun

    @909tommygun

    5 ай бұрын

    Did it work?????????

  • @gpwede9855
    @gpwede98552 жыл бұрын

    2 weeks in with toe spreader and zero drop shoes called minimalist shoes and stretching in opposite direction my 6 months of pain of 8 out of 10 is down to 3....foot feels lot stronger too. This is real ....thanks so much

  • @joesielskisr4911

    @joesielskisr4911

    Жыл бұрын

    What are miniiralist shoes

  • @runalong

    @runalong

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joesielskisr4911 Check out shoe brands like Lems or Xero. They idea behind minimalist shoes is that modern shoes are often counter-productive with all the features they often (with problematic designs elevated heals in most shoes, not just womens, toe spring or lifting up your toes, tapered or cramped toe box). Minimalist shoes eliminate all these and let your foot be the way God designed instead of contorting it.

  • @dinomonzon1529

    @dinomonzon1529

    Жыл бұрын

    How to you stretch the opposite?

  • @astridfortuny

    @astridfortuny

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@dinomonzon1529I think by pressing down on your toes, as opposed to stretching towards you. Look up Dr. Berg's video on KZread about how to correct or treat plantar fasciitis. He is in line with what this video says.

  • @JasonTylerRicci
    @JasonTylerRicci8 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video. I've recently been suffering from heal pain, metatarsal pain and arch pain. I've been nothing short of disappointed by the care I received from my podiatrist. I wish I could find a doctor like yourself to help me.

  • @CarmelFan2024
    @CarmelFan20245 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thanks Doc. I have had bunionectomies in both feet and now PF and AT. BUT...'osis' vs 'itis' is a game-changer. Thank you. Will share your video with my physical therapist!

  • @carey5022
    @carey50229 ай бұрын

    This is exactly what I'm experiencing and the doctor I was seeing was treating it completely wrong! This helps so much, thank you🙂.

  • @lushusblonde03
    @lushusblonde033 ай бұрын

    My podiatrist laughed at me when I told him about the Dr. Harvey Lemont study. And he also was condescending and dismissive to me when I asked about PRP injection for my PF that has been going on for 9 years with no relief after every conservative, nonsurgical treatment. He told me to keep doing RICE and stretching because there “wasn’t any literature for PRP and PF”. I sought a second opinion from a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation doctor. I got my PRP injection three days ago and I already have relief from the pain I had from a TORN PF at the calcaneal insertion of the central band. I also use the Correct Toes because I stand for 12+ hours/day when at work. I switched to zero drop shoes, specifically Altra, Flux Footwear, and Topo. I am doing PT to strengthen my intrinsic foot muscles and calves. I found Dr. Ray through Dr. Angela Walk - The Plantar Fasciitis Doc. I love watching the evolution of this disorder and its pathology/treatments.

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! We apologize for such a process it took to get your healthy and comfortable on your own feet. If you need anything please don't hesitate to reach out to our staff! Your opinion matters to us, and we'd truly appreciate your feedback. Use the following link to share your insights: g.page/r/CVEEsa8QJhw5EBM/review

  • @SuperAdobeFlash
    @SuperAdobeFlash7 жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully explained Doc , Thank you

  • @youknow6607
    @youknow66072 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this seriously! I ended up not diagnosed with PF but was able to pass this on to people who were

  • @markv2087
    @markv20874 жыл бұрын

    Thank God for Dr. Ray McClanahan, is all I can say. Two weeks ago, after a barefoot-style half marathon and an 18-mile run a few days later just out of joy, I've been experiencing what appears to be low-grade posterior tibial tendinitis in one foot. I'm 52 and undertrained so I should be more careful ... but after a week of studying online cures, what a relief to hear the clarity here! I believe I will figure out the imbalance and get even stronger because of it. How sad that the profession is mainly blind to the effect of shoes. Go Dr. Ray!

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support, Mark! It's eye-opening to know that conventional footwear can negatively affect foot health, and as you mentioned, we can thankfully figure out how to cause correct and get to feeling better. Glad that you're finding some clarity, and props to you for doing a barefoot half-marathon!

  • @amblincork
    @amblincork3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting vid - I am an older runner who developed planters in the last week with all the pain as described. I do the various exercises as described usually but havent seen this type of level of info before

  • @maryglendinning1163
    @maryglendinning116310 жыл бұрын

    I have suffered with plantar "faciitis" for the past 8 months. I have done all the traditional treatments, cortizone, night splints, orthotics, stretching, anti inflamatory pills and creams, Graston technique therapy, massage. Nothing worked. I continued to have pain in my heel every day. After only one week of doing your stretches my heel is beginning to feel much better. I purchased the correct toes and proper athletic shoes and have started walking on my treadmill again. Thank you so very much!

  • @heatherhershey7123

    @heatherhershey7123

    10 жыл бұрын

    Did you find the correct toes online or at a local sporting goods store? What athletic shoes are they recommending?

  • @maryglendinning1163

    @maryglendinning1163

    10 жыл бұрын

    Heather Hershey Yes, I ordered the correct toes from the Correct Toes website. The Athletic shoes they recommend are Altra. Good luck!

  • @sweetbfarms7846
    @sweetbfarms7846 Жыл бұрын

    Hands down most informative video and visuals that I've found regarding this topic. Thank you!

  • @patriciarouse2801
    @patriciarouse28013 жыл бұрын

    Do tell. Love this careful and honest person making a career truthfully exsploring the amazing human foot . Thank you.

  • @robertdepesci3418
    @robertdepesci34182 жыл бұрын

    basketball shoes especially ones from nike are all narrow foot configured. gone are the wide toe config of the 90s.

  • @sward999
    @sward9997 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for correcting us about inflammation.

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    7 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! And it's not so much correcting as it is trying to get the right information out there for the benefit of all.

  • @veganvocalist4782
    @veganvocalist47824 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much . Will look into the toe spreaders now as the sock ones do not seem to be making any difference

  • @tomcat1319
    @tomcat13196 ай бұрын

    I picked up a pair of toe spacers. Went for a run. Little pain in the heel. Wow! Soaking feet in hot water twice a day, stretching toes and using toe spacers. My PF is 95% gone. Thank You!

  • @calengr1

    @calengr1

    3 ай бұрын

    how long did you have PF? were your calves tight ?

  • @astridfortuny

    @astridfortuny

    3 ай бұрын

    When do you wear the toe stretchers? When you walk? While sleeping?

  • @yvebutler
    @yvebutler7 жыл бұрын

    This physician is GENIUS! I have a friend who is a physical therapist and about 10 years ago I suffered from plantar fasciitis she told me the exact same thing to move the great toe into abduction and to do isotonic stretches with my all of my toes. It was the exact same thing that he has shown! My plantar fasciitis has been resolved for some.time now but my Mom is now suffering. I tell people all the time that that's what works for me .So I think it's such an incredible solution! Congratulations! I'm forwarding this to all my plantar fasciitis sufferers. thanks Dr. Be blessed!

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    7 жыл бұрын

    We really appreciate your feedback! Thank you for sharing with you mom.

  • @capri2673
    @capri2673 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. I'd been doing all the usual exercises that didn't work and in fact made the pain worse. Just the simple act of doing the toe extensor stretch is helping after just a couple of days.

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We are happy to help.

  • @evanb8495
    @evanb84952 жыл бұрын

    Why am I only learning this just now?? Great informative video!

  • @kimvaughan2140
    @kimvaughan21405 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. This corresponds with other up and coming ideology of foot pain, however, you explained it so nice, that now I actually understand better. Kind regards to you. Kim, Australia

  • @MrTommytwotone
    @MrTommytwotone4 жыл бұрын

    This doc is so simple ......& he makes more sense than all the KZread vids I have seen......

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support, Tommy! Hope you're doing well :)

  • @MrTommytwotone

    @MrTommytwotone

    4 жыл бұрын

    Northwest Foot & Ankle I applied your techniques just last night ....understanding how to correct the alinement of muscle & ligaments is worth it’s weight in gold.....

  • @angieashby71
    @angieashby712 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video, you really provided insight to what may be wrong with my heals. I've been hurting for 10mths, going to my 3rd DR next week. I've been told its just plantar fasciitis, given meds and still hurting. Hopefully I will get he right treatment this time. Thanks again

  • @ginarichi7308
    @ginarichi73083 жыл бұрын

    This makes so much sense! Great information!

  • @frox54
    @frox547 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for your excellent videos, Dr Ray. I wish I'd live anywhere near you. Will the body ever get rid of the dead tissue? How can I speed up the process?

  • @GMoneyXL1969
    @GMoneyXL19693 жыл бұрын

    I was about to invest in some Tread Labs arch support but after looking at this video I will definitely get some toe spacers. Thanks for the informative video.

  • @chrisg9817
    @chrisg98175 жыл бұрын

    This explanation makes so much sense! I wear pointy toe heels to work 5 days a week. But, what about when my pain is on the outer side of heel. Same thing, feel it the most when I've just gotten out of bed or when I first begin running but goes away once it's warmed up.

  • @cathyneill2922

    @cathyneill2922

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably an analogous thing happening, but due to the pinky toe being forced in and up (hence people often get bunionettes A.K.A. Tailor's bunion. You can get barefoot friendly dress/professional shoes these days, which don't have toe spring, are zero drop and don't taper at the front in a way that deforms the toes. Check out Anya's barefoot shoe finder (comes up on google) to find something that suits you

  • @deefee701

    @deefee701

    2 жыл бұрын

    My plantar fasciitis started with edge of foot then moved to heel. Just the beginning. Now I'm following all of doctors advice to heal it.

  • @blue27777
    @blue277779 ай бұрын

    absolutely facinating and makes perfect sense. wow.. this is real knowledge

  • @emmdeee
    @emmdeee5 жыл бұрын

    I feel it in the morning, when ive been sitting for a longer time but its mostly on the outside of the foot

  • @iamteamyou
    @iamteamyou4 жыл бұрын

    This was really well done....... but what I truly realized. My toes are JACKED!!!!

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    4 жыл бұрын

    We feel you! Hopefully, there is still time to try and reverse any damage done (speaking from painful experience). Please let us know if we can help further!

  • @praythankful4906
    @praythankful49068 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Doc!

  • @soeveechan
    @soeveechan8 жыл бұрын

    I developed this problem last year after a long trekking trip. As the pain was getting unbearable, I then bought a pair of Birkenstock sandals thinking that it will provide some arch support at least and ease the pain. Turned out that I forgot I had the pain and it healed quite quickly within a few weeks or months.

  • @backwoodsbully9841

    @backwoodsbully9841

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Got Milk? Those are all my wife wears. She must have 40 + pair:) She never has foot problems.

  • @a.h.4240
    @a.h.42403 жыл бұрын

    This video helped me so much. I watched 1 year ago and this worked immediately. THANKS SO MUCH!

  • @a.h.4240

    @a.h.4240

    3 жыл бұрын

    I watched this video and bought some toe spacers and did the stretch and rubs. That was a year ago. It worked brilliantly! The painful lump I had is gone and my feet and body feel so much better. I make sure to continue to practice this. The only thing that worked. You and your team are geniuses! This is amazing.

  • @astridfortuny

    @astridfortuny

    3 ай бұрын

    When did you use the toe spacers? At night when sleeping?

  • @aaronjohnson6916
    @aaronjohnson69167 жыл бұрын

    This is the most informative video I've seen...fantastic! I've been suffering from heel pain for a couple of months and have tried various treatments, including shockwave therapy.

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    7 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you found it helpful Aaron! Feel free to check out www.correcttoes.com/foot-help/foot-conditions-and-problems/plantar-fasciosis/ for more info!

  • @Alyssa-oo3rb

    @Alyssa-oo3rb

    Жыл бұрын

    did the shockwave therapy work for you?

  • @aaronjohnson6916

    @aaronjohnson6916

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Alyssa-oo3rb Not one bit.

  • @nj-bz8pv
    @nj-bz8pv3 жыл бұрын

    Wow incredible explanation. Thank you

  • @collegesuccess
    @collegesuccess Жыл бұрын

    03:24 min. mark. This layman recalls the "My feet are killing me!" comment. In this case, the person's foot IS doing that very thing. Very helpful explanation. Still working on my condition, with flare ups, after 5 weeks of at-home therapy, including a "night sock!" Many thanks!

  • @libramoon2
    @libramoon24 жыл бұрын

    Wish I had found this earlier. I always had a feeling that the exercise I was given was incorrect.Also had a feeling I should seperate the toes!!

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Your intuition was correct!! :)

  • @lonestarfishing531
    @lonestarfishing5317 жыл бұрын

    U are 100 percent correct

  • @st.michaelthearchangel7774
    @st.michaelthearchangel77742 жыл бұрын

    This video was very informative for me. Thanks!

  • @carmelakatzenbach9799
    @carmelakatzenbach97993 жыл бұрын

    Wow, if only I saw this 6 years ago. This makes a lot of sense.

  • @cbenji07
    @cbenji079 жыл бұрын

    I used to get toe cramps and feet was throwing up the westside. Nice to know why. Great video.

  • @taishax9556

    @taishax9556

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @denisepatnodlic.ac.7612
    @denisepatnodlic.ac.761210 жыл бұрын

    Excellent info, I provide a massage to the ankle post the acupoints....... so helpful. I will also pass this info along. (:

  • @ronpackwood8772
    @ronpackwood87724 жыл бұрын

    I followed these recommendation, using a single toe spreader between my big toe and next toe, and a 2” wide Kinesiology tape from just below my toes to my heal with about 80% pull. The pain started improving in days and in 3 weeks I was pain free. I have keep using the toe spacer, Povihome Toe Spacer. I spent about $30 on amazon, and no Dr fees...

  • @Wildemere1

    @Wildemere1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Any chance you could post a pic of the taping?

  • @cherryhuang8028

    @cherryhuang8028

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@Wildemere1 hi could you contact me and i will send you free product for you ,Thanks

  • @andyw7972

    @andyw7972

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Ron Packwood Would you mind sharing what toe spread you got and the taping spots of your kinesiology tape? I've had chronic plantar fascitis for like 3-4 years and maybe I was wrong in my "inflammation" approach the whole time. Want to try this since it makes alot of sense

  • @ronpackwood8772

    @ronpackwood8772

    3 жыл бұрын

    Andy Wu Povihome 10 Pack Toe Spacers Separators, Bunion Corrector Gel Orthotics (Updated Soft Version) for Bunion, Overlapping Toes - L Size www.amazon.com/dp/B0734KRL5N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_NXtBFbBZW355W Here is the spacers. I’m not able to post a picture, but I just take one piece of tape from the ball of my foot to my heal with about 80% pull in the medal.

  • @ronpackwood8772

    @ronpackwood8772

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have put a picture on my Instagram ronpackwood.

  • @WOTNODY
    @WOTNODY7 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! I had plantar fasciitis from late June to October of this year. I was doing the conventional icing, stretching, etc. and was getting better, but very very gradually. THEN I saw your vid here. I stretched my toes out, used a hot foot soak, went barefoot when I could. In a FEW DAYS it virtually went away. I'm sure full recovery will take time, but i can't thank you enough! I can work on my feet for hours with no pain. God bless!

  • @stjamesfurlow8064

    @stjamesfurlow8064

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lena Wood awesome glad to hear that, how did you stretch your toes out and for how long At a time?

  • @sophiashcherbakova2867

    @sophiashcherbakova2867

    6 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate Video! Sorry for butting in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you researched - Mackorny Feet Ahead Blueprint (should be on google have a look)? It is an awesome exclusive product for Relieving foot pain without the headache. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my cousin after a lifetime of fighting got cool results with it.

  • @nhampton1115

    @nhampton1115

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lena Wood thank you God for this video, I will try this 👍🏼

  • @nazliapaluse7089
    @nazliapaluse70895 жыл бұрын

    Can a person lose wheight when the have this pain

  • @amandanettles7453
    @amandanettles74537 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info!

  • @danab4337
    @danab43376 жыл бұрын

    Very enlighten and well done presentation... Is it reversable, or what would be the ultimate cure for this issue if your therapies didn't help symptoms associated with pain of either osis/itis diagnosis? What kind if shoes would be beneficial.

  • @1cleandude
    @1cleandude4 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! So I imagine you would recommend a Minimalist type of shoe!?!

  • @MrAndrewWheatley
    @MrAndrewWheatley10 жыл бұрын

    Holy smokes, YES! Really great analysis, makes total sense. As far as figuring out how to gain the neuro-muscular coordination to activate the adductor hallucis, or the motor control to isolate that muscle, any recommended strategies or exercises? Usually when I'm trying to learn to isolate a muscle, I either stretch it until it says HEY I'M HERE! then learn how to flex it, or I load it in a position where it must bear weight. Neither one seems to be working for my adductor hallucis. Any tips?

  • @M4RKUSS1996
    @M4RKUSS19964 жыл бұрын

    Wow I've never heard of it explained like that before. It makes so much sense. I definitely agree that it is a problem of circulation as I found that when I started sleeping on the floor it gave my body better circulation at night and it helped my PF a lot.

  • @ProyectoInnovador-hy6dw

    @ProyectoInnovador-hy6dw

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great video content! Apologies for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you thought about - Taparton Walking Foot Takeover (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a great exclusive product for Getting Rid of Plantar Fasciitis minus the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my m8 after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical success with it.

  • @jgorman7558
    @jgorman75587 жыл бұрын

    Great information

  • @rogermichna718
    @rogermichna7183 жыл бұрын

    Put your front half feet on a step. Push heel down 5,10,or 15 times whatever you can 1,2,or 3 times a day if possible. Cured me in a week.

  • @dinomonzon1529

    @dinomonzon1529

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you tip toe up?

  • @rogermichna718

    @rogermichna718

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dinomonzon1529 Doesn't matter. You have TO STRENGHTEN the back muscle.

  • @rogermichna718

    @rogermichna718

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dinomonzon1529 Doesn't matter. You have to strengthen the calf muscle.

  • @MelanCholy2001
    @MelanCholy20013 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I don't know what any of this means, but I'm fairly limber and my pinky toe started curling under the toe beside it ("yoga toe" or something - my routine was already moved to "light" or "no" core strengthening due to ovarian cysts; now it seems remaining routines have to be PT-modified, as well). 😢 So I'm wearing the toe separators. I stopped wearing them in my shoes (I'm not in shoes a lot because of covid, so I'm barefoot) because even in some minimalist brand, my feet hurt so bad I wasn't sure I could drive home! Last two mornings, I've woken up with "ouchie feet": like, at the ankle, but on "top" of the foot, where the foot meets the shin. I found a few exercises on YT tonight (my usual ones didn't help), focusing on hip and quads (and glutes) stretches. My arch doesn't hurt. Is it *possible I'm missing wearing heels?* I've worn them since college up until covid "furloughed". Most of my work now is stupid _sitting_ and I know that's not good. But the year before I moved from a 4" heel to a 2". 😅😥😭 And now I'm in minimalist or go bare-foot (or socked) with toe separators. The silicone gel has already done a bang-up job with my toes, but ONE "bad day" (no exercise, or forgot a pinky toe single separator) and I get that stupid blister on the inside of my pinky toe. I think I'm trying a heating pad, next. Thanks for this: I haven't heard of bunions (don't have that) and plantar fasciitis really so I appreciate the muscle explanations. But I really LIKE my feet and they're important and our podiatrists here are, um, "conventional" all the way. :/ So I'm sorta on my own.

  • @sheilamikulin
    @sheilamikulin4 жыл бұрын

    Can you give a timeframe of how soon this might work? I'm desperate. In intense pain for 4 months - not relief doing any of the other things that you mention do not work. Thanks.

  • @238gshivamnair7
    @238gshivamnair7 Жыл бұрын

    Great ..thank you. very informative and helpful . I am also suffering from the heel pain since 2 months. -- Preethi

  • @criessmiles3620
    @criessmiles36202 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for ur logical approach Cheers from west Africa 🦅

  • @Kolob_Canyons_Ranch
    @Kolob_Canyons_Ranch Жыл бұрын

    So well done. Thanks!

  • @michaellivaditis8226
    @michaellivaditis82267 жыл бұрын

    I'm excited to see this, Dr. Eric Berg, another KZread sensation agrees and also recommended the stretches, but your understanding goes far beyond to mastery. please make more videos to spread this knowledge.

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    7 жыл бұрын

    We're always looking to share our knowledge! Thanks for checking out the video. We appreciate your support!

  • @estelamestellaestellaiscry4417
    @estelamestellaestellaiscry44173 жыл бұрын

    Thanks great explanation

  • @megabit27
    @megabit279 жыл бұрын

    Dear Dr McClanahan - I love your correct toes product - it has alleviated my bunion pain completely. Thank you a million times over for saving me from that surgery. I wish you were on my side of the country! I hope you can help me better understand the plantar faciosis as a circulatory issue resulting in dead tissue and heel pain: If the abductor hallusis muscle is out of balance with the adductor hallusis and is cutting off blood supply to the medial heel, why doesn't sleep restore the blood flow? The foot is out of shoes and no longer constricting the muscle, so it would "seem" that this would be the time of least pain for the plantar fasciitis, but often morning is when the worst pain is. Will the abductor continue to constrict the medial heel during sleep until the adductor length is restored? Also, are you saying the dead tissue is what is causing the pain? Or that the circulatory issue of "trapped blood" in the medial heel is what is causing the pain? Thanks very much for your help. Meg

  • @sandeepshukla745

    @sandeepshukla745

    3 жыл бұрын

    May be that's because calcaneus is compressed with the bed2 sufrace underneath..try sleeping with foot off the bed.

  • @pamrosenberry7575
    @pamrosenberry75756 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video. I am just getting started with treatment for heel pain-ice, orthotic, cortisone shot. Now I'm wondering what to do.

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Pam, thanks for watching! Check out some of the other videos and give some of what you learn a try. There is a lot to learn and some of it might be very helpful as you debate next steps.

  • @testpasword8474
    @testpasword84746 жыл бұрын

    I have plantar fasciitis for almost 5 months on my right foot. I have tried everything. Physiotherapy, orthotics, icing, warming, stretches, dynamic stretches, running, strengthening etc. A lot of expenses to fix it, but still struggling. The pain from 0 (no pain) to 10 (extreme pain), has gradually decreased to almost 1.5 to 2, from 8 or 9 that used to be. But still i can't play football or run without the feeling of pain. I watched your youtube channel with much attention the last few days and i ordered the Correct Toe. I wish it'll work for me. I'll let you know asap. I have started some toe exercising you reccomend, for almost 4-5 days and i see some improvement, especially when i wake up in the morning and make the first step of the day. Thank you for all the great job you make. I couldn't believe the importance of the right walking and running. No one has ever told me the importance of selecting the right shoe. And what people mean by saying "right shoe" ? The right shoe is not the beautifull shoe, but it's the shoe that not deforming the shape of our feet. How misguided we are. But unfortunatelly we must come to a level of pain to search and find the truth. But doesn't this apply to all the aspects of life?

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking out the channel. I'm glad that it has been helpful so far. We wish you good luck with your transition--please do let us know if it works. If you're having any difficulties at all, feel free to reach out to our office at 503-243-2699 and we'd love to help!

  • @frankgonzalez6336

    @frankgonzalez6336

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did it work?

  • @mabbadi911

    @mabbadi911

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are u cured? If yes, Can u summarize what you have done pls

  • @AdamJStoryDC
    @AdamJStoryDC8 жыл бұрын

    These are great videos and very informative. I recommend people go to your website and get those correcttoes

  • @starrynight8007

    @starrynight8007

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think I will as the simple massaging the big toe and pulling it to a more aligned way - overnight took away my 5-month ailment which was radiating from the inner-arch heel area.

  • @1979discodiva
    @1979discodiva8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this info. Do you know of a practice in SLC UT that is up to date with this info? I suffer from PF really bad & have been given the old info, the inserts for the shoes, stretching in the wrong direction etc. Where can i get the silicone separators?Also what kind of shoes would you recommend for a 5 yr old? Thank you for any and all information

  • @alena6223
    @alena62239 жыл бұрын

    How long is this suppose to take on average to fix your toes/feet? Ive been wearing the separators and they are helping greatly, but how long to wear I don't have to wear them anymore?

  • @oreowhity4440
    @oreowhity44408 жыл бұрын

    Very well said thank you 😘😘😘

  • @sorenutube
    @sorenutube2 жыл бұрын

    Informative video, makes a lot of sense, thanks. But I do have a question. Now that you have established that PF is a matter of dead tissue - how is recovery a likely outcome without removal of excessive matter by surgery? To put it differnently: can dead tissue find it´s way out once it´s there, only by the means described in the video and if so how does this transformation work. One would think that hard matter has do be broken down and transformed somehow, before it is "disposable" - in lack of better understanding?

  • @snoopy5688
    @snoopy5688 Жыл бұрын

    This is the best video ever he’s a genius 🙏🏼

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We are happy to provide the resources!

  • @tinawilson167
    @tinawilson1673 жыл бұрын

    Thank you is very informative

  • @rewatibridgelal5019
    @rewatibridgelal50194 жыл бұрын

    Hi doctor mandell u are wonderful u are doing a good gob for people to feel good keep it up and thank u very much i look at all your video and thank you

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Rewati! We appreciate your support.

  • @ecwest923
    @ecwest9235 жыл бұрын

    OMG!!!!! Thank you! Thank You soooo much. I'm an athletic trainer and massage therapist so for my right heel pain: I've done stretching in dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, golfball, reflexology shoes, heat, ice Advil , heel lifts. I' m going to try the great toe stretches and exercises and try the metatarsal pads. I'm in nursing school now so this will help on the long days I have to be on my feet for clinicals!! God Bless You all!!

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    5 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear that the video was helpful! It sounds like you're on the right track. Here's hoping you're able to eliminate that heel pain and have stronger, healthier feet in no time!

  • @Tiffneyyyy

    @Tiffneyyyy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same! 😭😭

  • @naturallymichele4754

    @naturallymichele4754

    5 ай бұрын

    What if you have a plantar fascia tear? Do you recommend toe spacers/wide shoes like altra or walker boot ?

  • @nancyjm79
    @nancyjm794 жыл бұрын

    Best video I've seen explaining what's going on with my feet! Thanks.

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear that, Nancy! We are always glad to help.

  • @londonhodnet4079
    @londonhodnet40792 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @legend0r
    @legend0r2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!!!!!

  • @mamamoore3474
    @mamamoore34744 жыл бұрын

    Very good information. Thank you so much. Could soaking my feet help as well, and what should I put into the water?

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes! We often recommend Epsom salt foot soaks to patients in our clinic, which contains magnesium that may help to relax muscles. However, a foot soak in just warm water will likely also be effective. Heat helps to dilate blood vessels, increasing circulation to the area, which means more nutrients come in and more waste goes out.

  • @sunillamichhane2459
    @sunillamichhane24592 жыл бұрын

    I m amazed. This is wat I have been suffering from.

  • @WOTNODY
    @WOTNODY7 жыл бұрын

    I also mentioned this to my chiropractor and he said, "That's the first thing (about PF) that makes sense!

  • @shawnepps4992

    @shawnepps4992

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yur rite it does make sense

  • @stavrosgeorgakopoulos1997
    @stavrosgeorgakopoulos19974 жыл бұрын

    Can you please post a link to the taping video I am having trouble finding it. Many thanks for this vid btw, indeed stretching my PF seems to aggravate it, I do also seem to have rigidness in the first metatarsal as well.

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Stavros! Here is the link to the plantar taping video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/amuDusaaYLi3nZc.html Thanks for the support! We hope these videos provide some foot relief. Another exercise that Dr. McClanahan recommends in this video is the Toe Extensor stretch (linked below). This should help with rigidness in the big toe, if that's what you're experiencing. We wish you the best of luck in your foot health journey! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmafw6eIlJatk6w.html

  • @jeelostermos7056
    @jeelostermos70563 жыл бұрын

    Could this help explain my vericose vein I got at a young age too?

  • @joeturbo64
    @joeturbo646 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video

  • @customasmrbyx
    @customasmrbyx4 жыл бұрын

    So correct toes helps with flats feet?

  • @josephhaynes8394
    @josephhaynes839410 жыл бұрын

    Toe shoes and going around barefoot more often helped me get rid of plantar. Took a while though since I have been running in big motion control footwear for years. Really like going without the big shoes. Also, never twist my ankle anymore running trails. Give toe shoes a shot. Just work slowly into them.

  • @sundancer7381
    @sundancer73814 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Very insightful. I have had a similar problem but on the back of the heel on the other side (On the outer side of the plantar fascia - little toe side). I am doing toe spreading stretches......which actually does help. I had this nagging tug at the back of the heel toward the little toe side when walking, etc. In addition, the lump on that side of the Achilles tendon toward the little toe has been going down with stretches, etc. Katy Bowman's books (which I haven't tried) seem to go along the same lines. Thanks for taking a different tactic with this complex, irritating problem.

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! Glad to hear that the toe spreading stretches have been beneficial in your recovery. We wish you continued relief, thank you so much for the support!

  • @josefedericocortesgomez5048
    @josefedericocortesgomez5048 Жыл бұрын

    gracias

  • @dfields9511
    @dfields95114 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Discussion I had to move to NB running shoes with inserts because NB comes with widths. 11 2E is difficult to find. Also ASICS seem to run wider as well.

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Thanks for the feedback. If you're looking for wider, foot-healthy running shoe options in the future, we highly recommend checking out Altra and Topo Athletic :) Shoe liners are removable in some of their models as well, for some added toe splay space!

  • @dfields9511

    @dfields9511

    4 жыл бұрын

    Northwest Foot & Ankle thanks. The NB 880v8 112E with some inserts seems to be helping me for my wide high arched feet. I appreciate your thoughts.

  • @8CIC8
    @8CIC82 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @kingbob3486
    @kingbob34868 жыл бұрын

    If taping to support the arch in the short term helps, why is it not helpful via orthotics in the long term?

  • @christinedellosa1654
    @christinedellosa16544 жыл бұрын

    This is what i felt right now... So painful both feet.. 😢😢

  • @ggzii
    @ggzii2 жыл бұрын

    It's hard to tell, did I just massively overdo my excericse (after never doing any) or is it this? Its so painful in my left foot I cant stand

  • @obdurate.tracing
    @obdurate.tracing8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for explaining this! People have laughed at me for calling shoes foot coffins. I only ever said that to mean that shoes make feet atrophy. I didn't realize that shoes are actually causing tissue death!

  • @davidzajac4907
    @davidzajac49073 жыл бұрын

    This sounds so right but so do all the other doctors that recommend rolling your foot on a tennis ball/ rolling pin and icing not heat, I saw two doctors in office. One completely contradicted the other. Both highly regarded. Both confused me even more. I will continue with the calf and tendon stretches and icing. Three months ago, I could barely walk, pail level 8. Today I walk everywhere with pain from level 1 to 2. Many helpful videos helped emensly.

  • @marriagesupperofthelamb
    @marriagesupperofthelamb5 жыл бұрын

    Quite informative....Please design a shoe that will not inhibit the natural circulation of blood in the mentioned areas.Thanks Doctor. God bless you.

  • @dianemwolf
    @dianemwolf10 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating. I will need to start doing some of these things.

  • @darksilver7139
    @darksilver71395 жыл бұрын

    Very good explanation for what i a'm having in my leg now . Thank you doctor 👍

  • @Cultuz
    @Cultuz9 жыл бұрын

    Dr. Ray, have you seen patients with heel pain radiating from the heel over the entire foot, bilaterally and mostly when standing still, much less when walking. No morning pain either? Please.

  • @panaella63
    @panaella639 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting it completely reverses all the advice I've had so far! Will use this in my reflexology routines to see if any benefits! Thank you.

  • @correcttoes

    @correcttoes

    9 жыл бұрын

    Ellie Lacrosse It's definitely different than conventional thoughts/teachings. We hope this info helps with your reflexology routines. Let us know how it goes!

  • @HabibUllah-ji6cj

    @HabibUllah-ji6cj

    9 жыл бұрын

    Ellie Lacrosse Excellent video content! Forgive me for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you researched - Mackorny Feet Ahead Blueprint (google it)? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy said ta ta to the annoying Plantar Fasciitis issue with it.

  • @laisa.
    @laisa.3 жыл бұрын

    About the flat sandals you recommend, to me it is uncomfortably hard under my heel to use thos kinds of footwear so I'm not sure about what to do.. (I had an ultrasound done and the fat pads under my heels are intact)