Positive results from a relatively new medical procedure

[DenverGP]

My wife recently had a procedure done to treat pretty severe plantar fasciitis. She had Platelet Rich Plasma injection done. Was considered experimental by insurance so not covered, but the results were worth the cost (almost $1000).

The injection was very painful (supposedly when done other places beside the foot it's not so bad), but by the next day, the pain was better than it had been for the past year, and after about 3 weeks, she was pain free and was able to resume her daily workouts.

I've since heard of the procedure being used for all sorts of joint / tendon injuries with great success. Hopefully soon it'll be a standard insurance covered procedure.

[Gman]

Interesting. Thanks for the post. I've had plantar fasciitis multiple times and have had it take many months to heal. I'd gladly take some short-term pain to get rid of it. I'll have to do some research.

[Bailey Guns]

Interesting. I've had issues with it before but not what I'd call severe. Wife has suffered thru a bout lately but seems much better with different shoes and inserts. I'll let her know about this.

Glad to hear your wife has found some relief. I know how painful it can be.

[rondog]

I used to have it pretty bad, but my podiatrist told me to just stretch. Lean against the island in our kitchen with my feet flat on the floor and just lean forward, and stretch the back of my legs, the Achilles tendon, and the Plantar Fascia tendon. Don't bounce, just stretch.

Then gradually skootch back farther, stretching things as much as possible. I only had to do this a couple times and the problem vanished. Now I'll stretch every few months, or whenever I think of it, and the problem hasn't come back at all.

[Great-Kazoo]

Those injections work, sometimes long term, others short. Depending what one does afterwards, if one of constantly on their feet on hard surfaces, not as long. I would suggest if not wearing them a good set of orthotics from a podiatrist. Not good feet or off the shelf Dr. Scholls. If already wearing them, time for a new set.

[DenverGP]

The corizone shots the first doctor suggested worked that way, where the symptoms came back pretty quick... the PRP injections are a much more long term solution. The doctor has seen some cases where the first injection didn't do the job, but hasn't had a case where the 2nd treatment didn't result in long term relief.