We were in a pickle on Thursday. Our tender feet made us question whether it was a smart idea to do cardio. We were still experiencing a mild case of plantar fasciitis, with the bottom of our soles sore to the touch. I read up a little and much like most ailments, the possible remedies for plantar fasciitis spans from at-home care to procedural options. A treatment can be as simple as RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) or popping an ibuprofen (Advil, etc.) or naproxen sodium (Aleve).
Our situation didn’t warrant any of the serious treatment options, but we did want a long-term solution to prevent the inflammation from flaring up again. Enter orthotics! We had gotten our workout shoes well over a year ago from Fleet Feet, a store that provides customized recommendations for your running needs. Turns out the shoe inserts we had gotten were practically worn down to the bone.
Depending on usage, shoe inserts tend to have a short life-span—about 6 months for normal wear and tear, less for extreme exercisers. We dropped a pretty penny for our last insoles, but didn’t want to shell out the same amount if we could avoid it. After researching reviews on several affordable orthotics, I landed on Dr. Scholl’s Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis. The product had great reviews, was targeted to our specific issue, and was less than $15. We bought them, cut them down to our shoe-size, and placed them in our shoes. Our tender heels immediately felt supported and less painful. The results below don’t lie!
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