Dear MendMeShop, For years I walked three miles a day, six days a week, on a cement pathway near our home. Then eight months ago I developed a terrible case of plantar fasciitis in both feet. X-rays revealed I had bone spurs and was given exercises and orthotics to deal with the pain.
I did it all, stretching my achilles tendon 12 times a day, exercises with marbles and golf balls five times a day, wearing the boot at night, ice several times a day--all to no avail. All day, every day, I have felt like knives were going through my heels.
Even with all my pain, I thought more about my son's foot problems than my own. I agonized for him because he was so discouraged, trying to play college basketball and hurting every step he took. I spent hours praying and searching for help for him, and we tried many different things (besides what we were told to do by orthopedic specialists).
Then I found MendMeShop on the web. I bought the ultimate plantar fasciitis kit for my son and took it to him at college the day it arrived. He began to experience tremendous results after giving up hope that he would ever be better until he quit his sport. When Stephen comes home on the weekends, I use his ultra sound and infrared devices. Even just using it one day a week has helped. One weekend I had a sore neck and used the infrared on it also. The improvement was unbelievable. We are so encouraged that I am ordering both devices for myself even though I just didn't think I could afford them for both of us. Somehow things will work out financially because if you don't have your health, you don't have anything. Rating:  Ruth McClellan Dear MendMeShop, I am 56 years old and purchased your ultrasound equipment to repair minor joint deterioration in my shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles.
I was experiencing minor tenderness and crackling sounds in some of my joints. After one 10-15 minute treatment on each of my joints, the tenderness the next day had mostly disappeared and the crackling sounds in my knees were reduced. Greater flexibility in my ankles was the most amazing.
I offered to help my friends and family with treatments on their trouble areas. My 32 year old niece had developed stabbing pains in the arch of one foot (plantar fasciitis?) causing her to hop on the other foot first thing in the morning. With one treatment, she woke up the next morning and could walk instead of hop/limp to the bathroom. She came back right away for a second treatment and to have her husband work on his knee. They both got further relief. Now she and her husband are ready to order their own ultrasound equipment.
I also assisted my 94 year old mother that had a frozen shoulder. After two treatments, she gained a about six inches in her range of motion and she became pain free in the resting position. That is very fast progress for all of us.
Over the last 3 weeks, more of my friends got relief from the ultrasound equipment for tender Achilles heals, elbows, wrists and neck stiffness. Most comment about how pleasing the therapeutic gel is that has lavender, eucalyptus, and other ingredients.
This has been a very inexpensive way to self treat and cut down on chiropractor visits that did not really solve the problem. Rating: Connie Patterson
More Plantar Facts:
The plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot in carrying the weight of the body.
Approximately 90% of women and 40% of men with plantar fasciitis are overweight.
It frequently affects athletes, people who are on their feet all day and those over 40 years of age.
Among professional athletes, plantar fasciitis is one of the 5 most common foot and ankle injuries.
If left untreated the condition could become chronic and can lead to a host of other issues.
Most sufferers are able to overcome the pain with non-invasive therapy.
Night splints prevent contraction and stretch your plantar fascia while you sleep to help with pain.
Treatment includes avoiding the activity, icing the inflammation, gently stretching and warming the area.
Ultrasound can speed plantar fasciitis recovery significantly.
Dear MendMeShop, I have been dealing with foot pain for 2 years I had gotten to the point I could not walk I was ready for a wheel chair. I wear the HTP heal seats in my shoes but still needed some therapy on it. I use this device for my foot 4 times a day I can walk now with out pain this is the only thing that has worked for me. The Drs could not help me like this did. I feel like a new person after years of pain. Rating: Lynn Schmidt Dear MendMeShop, Praise God, for leading me to find the "Mendmeshop" website; and I specifically thank Him for His guidance in helping me decide whether or not to purchase the home ultrasound unit.
I have been using it for a month now and am extremely impressed with the remarkable decrease of pain after using it on areas with scar tissue resulting from breast cancer treatment. The surgical and radiated areas extend under my arm, where lymph nodes were removed, and around the ribs to my back. The entire area has been in unbearable pain and nothing else has helped at all. The softening of the scar tissue with the ultrasound and gel, along with using the cold vest which was included in the Upper Body Sports Training Pack, has helped tremendously.
Since I also have Fibromyalgia pain throughout the muscles of my entire body, the ultrasound is helpful for those issues, too.
Right now, I'm using it for the plantar fasciitis in my feet and am hoping for equally good results. The helpfulness and courtesy of staff at Mendmeshop are also very much appreciated. I hope more people dealing with severe pain will give the ultrasound a try, along with prayer.
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Preventing Plantar Fasciitis
It is always better to prevent plantar fasciitis rather than try to fix it after it happens, however that is not always the situation. Plantar fasciitis can be difficult to prevent as your symptoms often start long after you've had the condition. In any case, there are a number of things you can do to keep yourself healthy and prevent further damage.
Wear proper footwear for the activity or work you are participating in - ensure it is comfortable and there is padding, sole stiffness and sufficient arch support (especially if running). If purchasing new shoes leave a 1/2 inch space between your longest toe and the inside of the shoe; remember to buy them in the late afternoon, as your feet swell during the day. Properly sized footwear made out of breathable and flexible materials will also help prevent against corns, calluses and bunions (try to avoid vinyl or plastic). Foot devices or inserts may help to ensure support and cushioning.
Always warm up and cool down your foot and leg muscles before and after working them, and learn the proper form and techniques for your activity. Avoid doing too much too soon to give your body an opportunity to build up its endurance. This is especially important when participating in a new activity. Gradually increase your participation to prevent overstraining your muscles. Also vary your routines and the type of terrain you are participating on to provide relief and avoid overstressing the same area on your foot. Avoid walking on your toes, up stairs or walking barefoot whenever possible.
Stretching and strengthening exercises will help to keep your feet strong and supple, which will prevent further injuries. It is important to build the strength of your toe flexors, as well as your foot, lower leg and hamstring muscles to ensure proper muscle balances. Regular endurance activities such as swimming, water aerobics or biking will help to keep your body healthy and prevent foot tension. Follow this by gently massaging your feet after activities or long periods of standing to ease any tension in your feet.
Maintain a healthy weight or lose weight if required - your feet carry the load of your body. Eating a balanced diet will help to ensure optimum health.
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Plantar Fasciitis Facts:
Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the ligament that runs along the arch of the foot.
This condition affects over 2 million Americans.
Sufferers experience an intense stabbing pain in the heel.
Heel spurs can be caused by plantar fasciitis.
50% of people with plantar fasciitis have heel spurs.
The pain is most severe in the morning after the tissue has contracted during sleep.
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