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Dry Needling

Nightowlz — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 18:57:42 GMT

Has anyone had this done for Plantar Fasciitis? Did it work? I have never heard of it.

They offer this at a Rehab Center in town. Doubt Insurance covers it since it's a natural treatment.

Mine is back in my left foot which makes it hard to walk almost every day. After walking 4 miles my heel is killing me.

Have been using my Shiatsu massage pillow, ice pack & now using my Infrared DPL heat pad.

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Happiness Is Inside JOB — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 19:13:02 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
Has anyone had this done for Plantar Fasciitis? Did it work? I have never heard of it.
They offer this at a Rehab Center in town. Doubt Insurance covers it since it's a natural treatment.
Mine is back in my left foot which makes it hard to walk almost every day. After walking 4 miles my heel is killing me.
Have been using my Shiatsu massage pillow, ice pack & now using my Infrared DPL heat pad.

I am sorry you have this problem, my husband has plantar's warts and he goes to the podotrist every month to have the thick skin area of the wart cut down. It is covered by his insurance and it has helped him greatly. I don't know if this "concept" will help you but I just wanted ot share that I UNDERSTAND the pain you are experiencing.

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Dixie Chick 2 — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 19:17:11 GMT

Yes, I had this fairly new procedure done for a torn foot tendon as a result from a twisted ankle accident. The DPT (Doctor Physical Therapy) was certified in this new technique.

Required about 8-10 treatments over about 1.5 months, and for me, was very successful at speeding up the healing process.

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Lilysmom — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 19:37:33 GMT

@Nightowlz, I had this done for tennis elbow. My PT used this procedure I. Conjunction with other PT. I think it helped but was temporary relief. LM

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CinNC — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 21:37:39 GMT

I decided to go to physical therapy as my mobility was decreasing due to my bad knees. A therapist did this at my second visit and it helped for a couple of weeks. Since I was in therapy at the time, the fee was half price at $30. The muscles that were the most contracted were the most painful (around knees and thighs) when the needling was done. I was too chicken to do more than 2 needles and he told me to use a massage roller or a rolling pin up/down the knots in my legs.

Therapy was a fabuluous decision. I learned/re-learned how to do many things like folding clothes, vacuuming etc to put less stress on my knees. And I also got a series of exercises to strengthen my core, hips, thighs and buttocks.

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blackhole99 — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 23:42:48 GMT

Physical Therapy is a wonderful thing, anyone who is in pain can benefit from it.

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patbz — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 02:53:06 GMT

Don't know anything about Dry Needling but what worked for my PF was Reflexology. Most cities have it and usually it is about $45 for 1 hour. Every place I've had it done has Chinese techs (usually trained in hospitals in China). It involves soaking your feet in warm water with herbs, extensive foot massage and massage of your extremities, neck, shoulders and back (with your clothes on). I've had this done in CA, AZ, NV and Singapore; it made my PF go away and never return.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:45:17 GMT

@Happiness Is Inside JOB wrote:
@Nightowlz wrote:
Has anyone had this done for Plantar Fasciitis? Did it work? I have never heard of it.
They offer this at a Rehab Center in town. Doubt Insurance covers it since it's a natural treatment.
Mine is back in my left foot which makes it hard to walk almost every day. After walking 4 miles my heel is killing me.
Have been using my Shiatsu massage pillow, ice pack & now using my Infrared DPL heat pad.

I am sorry you have this problem, my husband has plantar's warts and he goes to the podotrist every month to have the thick skin area of the wart cut down. It is covered by his insurance and it has helped him greatly. I don't know if this "concept" will help you but I just wanted ot share that I UNDERSTAND the pain you are experiencing.

@Happiness Is Inside JOB

Sorry your DH is dealing with his own foot problem. Nothing worse then something on your foot making it hard to walk.

I have a couple of callus areas from walking I have to use my Emjoi on to keep them smooth so I can walk easier.

My heel feels better this morning after using the shiatsu massage pillow, infrared heat & ice pack all weekend.

I'm sure after I try to finish walking 4 + miles today it will be hurting again.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:46:59 GMT

@Dixie Chick 2 wrote:
Yes, I had this fairly new procedure done for a torn foot tendon as a result from a twisted ankle accident. The DPT (Doctor Physical Therapy) was certified in this new technique.
Required about 8-10 treatments over about 1.5 months, and for me, was very successful at speeding up the healing process.

@Dixie Chick 2

I did read it would take 10 or so treatments. I don't know how long term benefits would be or how often I would have to go back after initial treatment after walking 4+ miles 5-6 days per week.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:51:27 GMT

@CinNC wrote:
I decided to go to physical therapy as my mobility was decreasing due to my bad knees. A therapist did this at my second visit and it helped for a couple of weeks. Since I was in therapy at the time, the fee was half price at $30. The muscles that were the most contracted were the most painful (around knees and thighs) when the needling was done. I was too chicken to do more than 2 needles and he told me to use a massage roller or a rolling pin up/down the knots in my legs.

Therapy was a fabuluous decision. I learned/re-learned how to do many things like folding clothes, vacuuming etc to put less stress on my knees. And I also got a series of exercises to strengthen my core, hips, thighs and buttocks.

@CinNC

I know I overpronate but seems like more with my left foot. That's causing the problem.

Even though I bought Brooks Adrenaline sneakers still having problems.

All the walking is going to cause other problems with my knees, hips, back etc. At least that is what I read online.

Going to ask a doctor when I see him. Guess I have to find another new doctor since mine is moving.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:55:08 GMT

@patbz wrote:
Don't know anything about Dry Needling but what worked for my PF was Reflexology. Most cities have it and usually it is about $45 for 1 hour. Every place I've had it done has Chinese techs (usually trained in hospitals in China). It involves soaking your feet in warm water with herbs, extensive foot massage and massage of your extremities, neck, shoulders and back (with your clothes on). I've had this done in CA, AZ, NV and Singapore; it made my PF to away and never return.

@patbz

Found a few places in town that do this so I will check it out.

One place is in foreign language so could not read it but shows $35 per session.

Another place wants $75 for 1 hr or $110 for 90 mins.

Also a pain clinic in town I will check out. I will have to see if this doctor is listed under my Ins.

Thanks for replying.

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Carmie — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:59:48 GMT

My DH has Plantar Fascitis in one foot and he can be miserable when it acts up.

He has been helped greatly by wearing a foot brace made for this issue when he is sitting down watching TV or sleeping. It helps if he uses it. Unfortunately, he only uses it when he is hurting really bad and not for everyday maintenance to be pain free.

He never tried the dry needling.

I am sorry you have this and hope you find a solution for pain relief.

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Mothertrucker — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 18:47:53 GMT

My brother-in-law is a podiatrist and I also suffer from plantar fasciitis. The treatment that has worked best for me is to freeze a water bottle, personal size of course, and to use that under the arch of my foot as long as I can stand it two or three times a day it really helped..Kind of roll my foot on top of it, if you can picture it...

Hey! It’s free and it works for me might as well try it