Foot pain from plantar fasciitis and heel spurs can keep you off your feet. Treatment usually is based on rest and controlling inflammation. Usually you still must do some walking just in your daily activities, however. The following products may be of help to get you through the healing process. Proper fitting footwear is the key to preventing recurrence.
1. Night Splint
Compare several different models of night splints for plantar fasciitis and heel spur, from soft to rigid. Each of them keeps your foot flexed at night so it doesn't relax and tighten up the plantar fascia. If it tightens overnight, you irritate it again in the morning and experience that horrible pain with your first steps.
2. Gel Heel Cups
The silicone heel cup cradles the heel, providing shock relief.3. Birkenstock Arizona Sandals
Our Guide to Ancient History vigorously recommends Birkenstocks for recovering from heel spur or plantar fasciitis. This is one of the original Birkie styles with an orthotic-like footbed of cork and latex to comfort your feet. Unisex in many colors and materials, in narrow and regular widths.4. Arch Brace
Supports and lifts the plantar fascia, the band of connective tissue which helps maintain the arch of the foot. The arch brace can provide relief from the inflammation and pain. Two adjustable Velcro® straps wrap around the arch. Comes in three sizes.5. Heel That Pain Heel Seats
A patented orthotic to help you with your heel pain.6. FABS
A simple wrap arch support that you can wear with any shoe, originally designed for dancers.7. Cryosphere
Plantar fasciitis patients swear that rolling a golf ball under their foot helps massage it and stretch out the fascia, reducing pain. The Cryosphere does that and more - the nubs give a massage, and you can cool it or heat it to provide hot or cold therapy.8. Cold One Foot Wrap
Ice your foot the easy no-mess way with this sleeve with re-freezable gel. Just keep it in the freezer and you are ready to ice your foot whenever you wish.9. That Foot Thing
A great relief for plantar fasciitis - this roller allows you to massage the bottom of your foot with alternating heat and cold.10. Earth Therapeutics Footsie Foot Massager
A simple wooden foot roller designed to massage your foot correctly, can help stretch the plantar fascia.