The Saga of My Left Foot- Part 3 with a GIVEAWAY!

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At four o’clock my Dynasplint consultant arrived at my office. Back in Part 1, I shared with you all that I work for this company and so I was fortunate to meet her as she came in for other business. It feels so different to be the patient this time. I have been in the field video-taping patients, or in the edit bay helping to relate others’ experiences with Dynasplint and their stories, but today- it is my turn. My consultant custom fit my splint and then explained how to wear it. The trick is to have the ankle resting in a non-weight bearing position by placing a pillow under the knee and shin. So far- it’s easy breezy and pretty comfy.

In my Ankle Dynasplint

Now on to the challenge of how long to wear it and when. For Plantar Fasciitis, the very best results come from wearing this splint at night…overnight to be exact. Remember from yesterday’s post that there is a physiological reason for this. Now, I am not the best sleeper to begin with (thanks a lot, Dad and Grandpa) so I am concerned about this. My consultant said to wear it to bed, but the first time it woke me up to take it off and go back to sleep. Just building up to 6-8 hours is the goal.
My results so far:
1. On night one, I watched TV in the splint on the couch from 8-10:00PM and then wore it in bed until I woke up at 1:00AM when I took it off. The dogs woke us up at 6:00AM, so I put it back on for coffee and news time in bed (maybe my favorite part of the day) until about 7:45AM. When I add it up, I got about 6 ½ hours of wear time. Not bad…
2. On night two, I lasted until 2:00AM and then the same routine of ripping it off and putting back on early morning.
3. On nights 3 and 4, I slept through the night in my splint. I like lying on the non-splint side with a king-sized pillow between my legs with the good leg back and under, and the splint on top and forward. (I will need to photograph that one for you.)
4. Nights 5 and 6 were back to ½ and ½ and so it goes. I really don’t mind it, and can literally Velcro it on and off in my sleep. And I do.
And. . . . (drumroll please) It is making a difference already. Ask the husband about my first steps of the morning. There is much less racket because there is much less pain. I am very hopeful that over the next 3 months, I will experience that lasting change that’s promised.
During this entire saga, I haven’t treadmill-ed, or Zumba-ed, but I have been working out. As it turns out I love Bikram yoga! It’s great for my range of motion, flexibility and general well-being. Leave a comment with plantar fasciitis mentioned and you are entered in the Lululemon Align Ultra Mat and No Brainer Mat Strap FREE GIVEWAY. Now you too can fling your mat over your shoulder and head out to class with the cool kids. Keep moving!

207 thoughts on “The Saga of My Left Foot- Part 3 with a GIVEAWAY!”

    • Hi Emma, I hope you can Convince your son to get a look see at the doctor (podiatry) soon. I’d hate for him to stay in pain longer than he needs to!

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  8. I hope you feel better soon. My dad had plantar fasciitis and it really was tough for him to miss soccer. sending you good vibes!

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  15. While I certainly wouldn’t be happy to be going through what you are, I’m sure happy your plantar fasciitis has led to this Lulumon giveaway! Thanks…

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    • Hi Amy, I bet it WAS painful for your husband! I am so grateful that my first steps don’t hurt anymore. Still a long way to go. . .

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    • Hi Jamie, Lesson learned. We should listen to our bodies and seek help when something is not right! Hope you are feeling great now!

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  31. I have had planta fasciitis before. My podiatrist gave me a boot to sleep in and said “this ugly boot is a new form of birth control”. it was so funny!

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  32. My father has battled plantar fasciitis issues over the years, as well as other foot problems including high arches and a ruptured achilles tendon in the late-80s.

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  33. I walk a lot and I get a lot of blisters and sores. The one thing, fortunately, I have not been inflicted with is plantar fasciitis!

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  35. I have a list of issues a mile long, but thankfully plantar fasciitis is not one of them! Thanks for the giveway, and hope you’re all recovered :)

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  43. A doctor told me once that I had mild planter fasciitis when I went to an appointment with foot pain. This was years ago, and luckily my pain went away.
    Thanks so much for this giveaway. I really need a good yoga mat. I’ve been an instructor for 3 years and never had a good mat. Havve a great day!

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  45. i developed plantar fasciitis a couple of years ago, when i was doing a lot of working out in high impact classes and then added in walking 3 miles on concrete sidewalks.. i stopped the walking, but the pain persisted. I ended up having to give up the high impact classes for a year, because when i would get up the next morning I would step onto the floor and cry out in pain. it was HORRIBLE. it no longer bothers me (it was only my left heel as well!) but now i’m fat and need to get back into a workout routine and lose this weight i’ve gained. I’d love to win a yoga mat, my floors are very hard at home!

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    • Jules, Sorry to hear you suffer from plantar fasciitis. How is it doing now? It’s no fun having to give up working out. Hope you can get back into your routine!

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  46. I really never gave much thought to plantar fasciitis till I saw these posts. Thanks for sharing your story and helping me stay informed!

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  49. I am pretty sure I have plantar fascitis. I have yet to be diagnosed but try to wear good support. My dad has it and uses gel inserts. I plan on buying some of those.

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