The ancient definition and role of a doctor was one who teaches with expert knowledge. This doctor does that. And this presentation goes beyond plantar fasciitis. Thank you!
I did that exercise that you posted a couple years ago for my PF and I couldn’t bloody believe it…it was gone and I had it really bad. I’ve shown so many people the stretch with nothing but success and lo and behold they all now follow you. Absolute miracle in my eyes. I’m a woman that loves to dance so this saved my life. Genuine thanks once again Doc 👍🏾👍🏾
@@experimenthealthyketo83 It's not true, I had that painful heel ailment and I had to take 2 years of work and it went away and did not come back , I actually had the problem for more than 2 years
Eight months of limping around, cortisone injections orthotics, walking boot, ice, stretching the wrong way, night brace even handicap parking pass. After your first stretch I went from a 9 to a 3. You are a God send. Thank you!
Well. I just went from having left foot pain for over a month (I’m a nurse) and I did these stretches and my pain went from about a 6 to a 0. Insane. This. Is. A miracle 🙌🏼 😭
I'm 77. In last month i developed plantar fasciatis. I did your stretches 2 days, very minimal help, ordered D3 and took 15,000 units this morning. 95% improvement. Omg.
I watched your videos every morning to help remind me to stay on track with health eating. I was suffering with plantar fasciitis. The first step I took was to begin cutting out sugar as much as possible. My pain level was at an 8. It is now at a 1. I'm so relieved, however bc I was avoiding gluten I begin eating lots of corn tortillas and my pain came back. I didn't give up so I being watching more of your videos and continued to learn more Information about eating. I learned corn was a cause of inflammation.😮 That's when I stopped eating corn all together. I'm still learning more and more each day. Sometimes I will watch the same video two or three times a day bc I always seem to miss something. I was 158 and I'm now 148. I'm grateful that you take time to offer your knowledge to others. Bc of your dedication and effort to teach us. I can now make smarter eating choices not just for me but for my family. I'm very grateful for you. Please know that you're an inspiration to me. I have deep respect for you. Thank you so very much. I appreciate you Dr. 😊
It is October 31 2023, Dr. Berg I want to say thank you for this exercise. I work in law enforcement and have been having that same heel pain for at least 5 years or more. I recently returned home from a long shift and remembered and saved your video for later and let me tell you I did that stretch and I felt relief after 5 to 7 stretches. The pain was about 5 or 6 from and now it feels about 1. Thank you for this. I feel as if I can walk better.
I was probably rolling my eyes when i initially began the exercise. I didn't believe a word. Until I realized I wasn't in pain. I cautiously stood up, put a little pressure on my right foot. I'd say 80 percent reduction in pain after the first set of exercises! You have my heartfelt gratitude! I will be sharing your videos so others can get some relief as well. Thank you!!
Remember, stretching is only going to get you halfway there. Effective strengthening is the other part of the equation so that plantar fasciitis doesn't return. To do this, buy the Elgin Archxerciser, a household tool used by PTs, Athletic Trainers and professional ballet dancers to fix plantar fasciitis once and for all. Its affordable and it is designed just for fixing PF.
I've had this pain for 2+ years. I went to PT, foot doctor, chiropractor, invested in shoes with arches and you gave me better advice than ALL of them combined. Me and my husband did your stretch and were in utter shock amazement. We were both at a 9 for pain and now it's nothing. I wish I found you a long time ago. You are a blessing from God! And I've watched many other videos of yours and learning a lot. I love sugar but you have taught me it's a demon. Love you Dr. Berg you saved me in more ways than 1.
I had limping Plantar fasciitis pain for almost 15 years, started when I was thin in my 30s. My podiatrist did custom shoe inserts twice, recommended stretches 3 times daily, and as it got worse over the years he then offered anti-inflammatory pills, I didn't take the free sample & didn't get the recommended prescription. It got even worse over the next year, so bad I couldn't get up from the bed or chair without help from my family or crutches. My feet them always hurt, and I dreaded sitting bcz it would even hurt bad while resting. Felt the least painful while on my feet after the first few excruciating steps. I was almost ready to get the injections. He said if that didn't work then surgery was next. But after only 3 days off carbs, I no longer needed help to get up. After 3 weeks off carbs THE PAIN STOPPED COMPLETELY!!! No more limping!!!! It was the starches & sugars all along!!!! At first I was very excited to be cured, but then I got angry bcz the cure was so fast & easy & free, and my doctors didn't tell me. I could have been pain free YEARS ago!! Rrr. My podiatrist didn't even know my feet had gotten that bad bcz I didn't want him trying to get me to do the surgery. It's been almost 3 years no Plantar fasciitis pain in either foot. I used to also have very uncomfortable restless leg syndrome. That disappeared at the same time. A LOT of different kinds of pains & problems stopped or greatly reduced when I switched to mostly KETO & Intermittent Fasting. Bonus, by a year later I lost 60 lbs too & was back to my trim teen weight when I met my husband in 1989! Looked amazing for our first child's wedding in August 2020. The USDA Food Pyramid & doctor recommended eating frequency made me fat & gave me diabetes & many health problems. I think the primary care doctors are in on it with the hospitals to increase ER visits & surgery income, and Big Pharma $$ too.
Are you diabetic? My dad has diabetic neuropathy, but one doctor told him it was plantar faciitis. The exercises will still be good for you, but with diabetic neuropathy, it takes time to bring your A1C down and for the nerves to heal when you adjust your diet
This did provide me a measure of relief instantly… I’ve had PF on and off for over 10 years. It sounds common sense now that stretching it when it’s already torn and inflamed will make it worse. But there’s a few important things you’re missing in the video. One main cause of PF is incorrect footwear. The foot is supposed to pronate a certain amount but when your big toe is pushed inward due to narrow shoes , the fascia is strained. You’ve got to have flexible shoes with a wide toe box, and minimal heel. A large heel adds extra strain to your feet. Another useful treatment is the graston technique on your feet/calves/shins. If there’s scar tissue built up restricting movement, it won’t just go away on its own. I found greater instant relief from that than this stretch, but this stretch did help. Thank you for the video.
Hi Dr Berg, You are an absolute Godsend. I have been debilitated since early December, 2021, for 10 weeks now, unable to walk, especially after arising from bed. Your stretches which I just performed, reduced my pain which was zinging at a 10, to a 2 in under 2 minutes. God bless your head and your hands and especially your kind heart!
I urge you to please keep up with actively healing your plantar fascia. I have had this crippling pain for 9 years and the longer you don't treat it properly the harder it is to heal.
I did the exercise you showed --- pushing toes inward... Helped me so much! I'm seeing a chiropractor and told him about you. He said many of his patients watch your videos. ❤️
Just tried a few sets of stretches and pain definitely reduced from a 8 to a 3. Has been previously doing the stretch in wrong direction and was sore for days. This massively and almost after 10 mins notably changed.
Having reversed my diabetes after 5 months keto diet, pure Russian style cool turkey of no sugar and carbs. However I was greeted with a mild pain in my heel like a pins and needle prick, on a scale of 10 my pain is low at 2 on a bad day. Thanks Dr Berg for putting some rationale on the causes, you are saving the British NHS money as I learn more from you than calling my over stretched GP for medical advice.
Diabetics end up being low in magnesium. You could try to supplement it with good food (leafy greens) or with a good absorbable magnesium supplement. Good health!
@@mariafavoured4581 I use Magnesiumcitrate in powder. I live in the Netherlands so I could not recommend a brand. I order it online. Don’t buy too much, just try it out. Start as low as possible, and work your way up. Magnesium is odd at that. When you lack severely in magnesium you cannot absorb it well so start with just a pinch in a glass of mineralwater and add a little more the next day if that goes well.
update, my plantar fasciitis cure took two days. Much better than the months to years with every previous flare! I am referring people to this video now. I am an ER doc.
It's been less than a week of doing these exercises and I went from worrying about my future to leeping and bounding again! I still have some heel pain in my right foot but I'm learning to walk again. Pain was causing me to tiptoe which exacerbates the problem so I'm having to force myself to roll my foot from heel to toe as I walk. I am so happy my wife diagnosed me and you provided me with this very easy drug free solution. ❤️
Just like every one of the comments - I’m beyond astonished that after about 2 years of dealing with constant foot pain I’m 100% pain free after two rounds of these stretches! What’s odd is that now without the pain I’m very aware of the swelling in my feet. Thank you for this video!!!
@freedomlover6297 I can speak to this 😢 I went 2 years and 4 months now in tremendous pain. Started out with me passing out from pain from central disc protrusion in back causing me to hit back of my head on the toilet, causing post concussion syndrome, misalignment to my C1 atlas vertebrae under my brain stem becoming super dizzy and off balance everyday, couldn't drive for a longggg time, having hip misalignment and twisted ankle when falling to now apparently this foot issue on same foot. I'm guessing since lack of exercise I gained weight causing this foot thing. I'm a lot better than before but it never ends. I'm only 41 but felt like my life was over during the worst days. It was AWFUL. I still cry when I speak of it it was a lot I endured for so long.😢
I have been walking 45 minutes a day for the last month. About 5 days ago I started having this pain in the right heel. I remembered that Dr. Berg had a video on this and looked it up. I went from a pain level 2 to 0 after doing this one time. Dr. Berg is amazing! Thank you
Terrible pain for the last two and a half years. The simplest of exercises just helped me out tremendously. I just started this today, and although the pain is obviously not gone, it is considerably lessened. I have other underlying health issues as well. You really are a treasure trove of information.
I work every day on my feet, walking 15-20 miles. I'm only 32 years old but I constantly wake up at a pain level of 7, sometimes 8. Doing these stretches put my pain at a 2 after doing them just ten times. Thank you!! I will be doing them every day now. UPDATE: I've done this every day since this post and my pain is so low it's like I'm a whole different person. If I feel like I'm in pain I just do the stretches and bam, it's gone.
I have had plantar fasciitis for more than a year, I tried night splint, strassburg socks, physiotherapy, stretching and what not.. let alone steroids and meds nothing worked, I couldn’t stand for 5 continues minutes or even cook myself a meal, or even go for a walk .. I was hopeless I thought I will never heal.. until a friend recommended water fasting, I did it for 3 days (the plan was a week but I just got extremely fatigued), it worked like magic! I can say 80% of the pain is gone.. I think it was bc of all junk and sugar I was consuming the inflammation never seemed to decrease.. wish you all healthy feet 🙏
I was very fortunate last night when I found this video. I was in pain level 8-9. Was having difficulty putting my foot on the floor. I did the stretches as explained while watching the video. I woke up to almost no pain. I cannot thank you enough Dr. Berg!! God bless you!🙏🏼
I stretched the opposite to what he said and did toe and foot mobility and it went almost instantly. There is absolutely nothing wrong with stretching in the flexed position 😁
I don’t usually bother to leave reviews but this is life changing! Had plantar fasciitis for about 8 months and it was driving me crazy! This exercise has instantly taken away the pain! So glad I didn’t waste even more money on therapists! Thank you so much Dr. Berg! ❤
I have experienced this condition for around 2 months now. After trying just the stretches I noticed a significant decrease in pain. Amazing! Thank you,
I was at a 9! I been in pain for a few years now. Especially when I woke up hobbled for hours and yes I was stretching my calves. Did this exercise and immediately walked on it with NO Pain thank you Dr.! You changed my life in less then 2 min lol😁 my pain is at a 1!
I have been dealing with this pain for 9 years since a misdiagnosed foot injury. I had one of the most painful days yesterday at a level 9 and did this stretch and my pain level is at a three in one foot and a ZERO in the other!!! I can’t thank you enough❤️
10 is the worse pain you ever felt in your life... the point you feel like you might just break . Everyone has a different scale.@@balasubramanianpk8456
My wife suffers from this! I can't wait to show her this video! I love watching all of your videos and have learned a ton from them. Thank you for all the wonderful information!
I did this stretch when I saw your method about three years ago. I had severe pain where I couldn’t stand when I woke up in the morning. Could not run, but experienced a little relief while walking throughout the rest of the day. Did this excersise for about a week. I haven’t had an issue since. This stretch really did work For me .
Yes and he's wrong about not stretching in a flexed position. That's what I did and it went almost instantly. Calf raises also help. Look, his opposite stretch may help others as they seem to but the best thing is to mobilise the feet and toes in their range of movement.
The stretch took me from a 10 to a 2. It's helped me tremendously. I started doing these stretches during my breaks to get me through the work day. I'm still limping but it's less painful and hopeful that'll by making adjustments to my diet I will have even better results. Thank you.
I came to this video with a 7 level of pain after using the calf stretch. Did the stretch you recommended. I'm down to a 2. Thank you so much, Dr Berg! Update on 2/16: The pain is totally gone! I've been doing the stretch 3 times daily for 2 weeks since the initial comment.
Dr. Berg I watch you for dietary reasons, but I clicked on this video because I've been suffering from plantars fasciitis since August of of 2023. I've seen a podiatrist who referred me to a physical therpist. I was in physical therapy for 3 months and decided to take a break because the treatments were painful. Since January 2024 I've been walking around with pain. After seeing this video I streteched my foot downward like you suggested and applied pressure to the bottom of my foot messaging it. This was last night. This morning the pain is GONE! 😭 Thank you, Jesus for putting this video infront of me. Dr. Berg this video I will recommend to anyone who suffers from plantar fasciitis. ❤❤❤❤ I realized what was being done to my foot at the physical therapist was the opposite of what you showed in this video. They were stretching my foot upward toward my shin making the pain worse.
@ Yes, but I didn’t massage it the whole time because it was painful for me in the beginning. But I did the pointing my foot down motion repeatedly throughout the night. The next day the pain was gone. It did come back but it was minor pain at that point. When I felt pain I did the massaging and pointing the foot down again multiple times throughout the day. After a week I didn’t feel anything. I forgot I even had that injury. 7 months later my foot is great.
Oh my God, Dr. Berg! The pain in my heels were at an 8 and I just did this exercise on both feet and the pain is gone!!!! Thank you, thank you. I was so tired of hobbling 😢❤
I’m a teacher who has been suffering from plantar fasciitis for years. I started going to a podiatrist and the pain actually got worse. I can’t believe these stretches worked so quickly! I’m in shock I went from being barely able to walk and having a pain level of a 10 down to a 1-2. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I started with 6 or 7 and ended with 2! I’ll be practicing this daily! I’ve done all the things promoted in the mainstream like others. Thank you for this!
I had plantar fasciitis for over 3 years and found no relief until I found out about trigger point therapy. I had trigger points in my calf muscles that were causing my plantar fasciitis. Within a week after starting trigger point therapy I was almost completely pain free. Also you must wear shoes that are wide enough for your toes to splay out. This makes a huge difference also!!!!
Most of the time it's adhesions in the calf putting tension on the heel pulling on the plantar side of the foot. Clear that up and relief is fast. The rest of this is good advice for healthy living
OK I was at a 20 level of pain and went to 7! Amazing!! I know it's because my foot is so inflamed and I was doing the doctor "recommended " stretches earlier before i saw this video. I can't wait to see how I feel after 2 weeks. Plus I'm eliminating sugar and flour and oils starting now!!! Thank you so much!!
Suffered from PF for about 6yrs now, never knew about Dr. Eric's video until now. But have been doing those stretches for about 1yr now and never had PF pain since I've been doing it. Avoided eating at restaurants or ordering food for about 1 yr as well and did intermittent fasting or only eating when I'm hungry (dropped 15 pounds since November, I still give in to my cravings sometimes but I measure it so I don't overeat). Thank you Dr. Eric for putting out this video to help people suffering from PF.
I've had plantar fasciitis on both my feet due to over running done daily, been struggling with the pain daily over 2 months period. Went from 8 to 2 after practicing the reverse stretching techniques. Thank you so much Dr.Berg for the advice. Your advice is much appreciated. ❤
as an older teen here who has had this since they were 12, and has had it progressively getting worse since getting a job to the point of considering quitting, i want to say thank you so much! i was genuinely terrified that it would keep getting worse and worse because if it is already this bad, what would happen later in life? but now following this advice it has worked so well, and i cannot express my gratitude through words alone. thank you so very much!
Thank you so much Dr. Berg. I woke up one morning to find I could not walk without limping and holding on to the wall. I did not waste time and went to You Tube looking for your advice on the problem. Every one at home was laughing at me as to why I did not want to go the hospital instead. I had my trust on you and I started doing what you instructed. On day 2 I still felt the pain when I walked, but better. On day 3 much better. On day the pain went away. After two weeks, I became fully, healed and back to my normal physical life! You are God sent.
Wow. This stretch helped soooo much. I would say 80% of the pain went away from doing it ONCE! I'm going to go show my mom who also suffers from PF. Thanks Dr.Berg! I'm going to do this everyday.
Man, you are the best. Can't believe it. Tried everything for months and after watching this video and 10 opposite stretches the pain is gone. Can't believe it.
I just did this exercise for the first time and my pain in my foot went from about an 8 to a 3..I’m happy! I will be following this up daily! Thank you!
This is the best video I've watched in 2 days. I went for a deep tissue massage 2 days ago, by the afternoon I was struggling to walk and by the evening I couldn't put pressure on my foot. I had previously twisted my left ankle a few years ago and by the evening of the massage I couldn't sleep. I took anti-inflammatories, stretched it and basically done all the things to irritate the foot. By the second day i couldn't touch my foot without causing immediate pain. I couldn't even place my foot under it's own weight whilst elevated under a cushion or pillow. My pain was a 10 and within minutes of listening it went to a 6. I can place my foot down whilst sitting (albeit not for long) and flat whilst i try to maneuver around. Dr Berg, thank you is an understatement. I genuinely was sceptical because i listen yo your content for nutrition purposes but was i genuinely surprised. It's Christmas and the only time i can get help is the 27th. I also have a feeling the Dr will just say, anti-inflammatory and write it off. I was looking for a solution that wouldn't harm me whilst also healing me. Thank you Dr Berg, may the Lord really and truly bless and favour you
Amazing results. After struggling through 12 hour shifts with each step being an 8-9. This exercise alone has taken the pain down to a 1! THANK YOU SO MUCH 💓
My pain was 8 after this it’s a 4 .. will keep going. Amazing .. thank you. I’m fasting as it’s the month of Ramadan so not able to take any paracetamol.. so this video was sent at the perfect time ❤
Your timing is impeccable. I have been going through this since September of last year. There’s times I can hardly walk. I’m definitely going to try these exercises
I've been struggling with this for 2 years. Instant relief, went from a pain level 6 to a 3 or 4. I'll keep it up and see what the improvement will be. Been doing the stretch for a week. Thank you!
Dear Dr. Berg, I'm a Costa Rican with plantar fasciitis. My daughter sent me this video tonight. I was in great pain, I cannot tell you how much. I followed your instructions for the stretching exercise, and I couldn't believe it. My pain went down to 2. Thank you doctor, god bless you and my daughter in Florida for so much help.
My feet were a 8 to 9 and been this way for over 15 years! I've not been able to sleep at night for the pain and have to take meds to sleep, which leaves me groggy and foggy headed. Sleep has been my only relief from the pain! After doing the exercise in both feet, they are less painful now, a level 3. Thank you!
I seriously cannot believe how much this has helped my feet!! I am a physical therapist and I’ve had plantar fasciitis for 2 years now. Tried all the standard PT treatments and nothing helped! My mom sent me this video and I thought why not? Literally a minute from doing these stretches and my heel pain is at a 0!! Thank you so much!
God I love you I have been going through radiation and chemo for cervical cancer. Then out of the blue two weeks ago I get plantar fasciitis. My pain was about a 9 after sitting here doing this it’s down to 2. I believe it will be gone in a week. Xx
My pain was at an 7/8. After doing the exercise the first time I'm at a 1. Thank you Dr Berg. I am going back to IF. I had stopped. I felt the best when I was fasting. Thanks again.
I did the stretches over two days and after two months of 8-10 pain I’m pain free! It feels like a miracle! Thank you, Dr. Berg! Why is this not the standard of care? Fan for Life.
I had heel pain so bad there were days I could barely walk. My doctor told me to use the night splint but that was torture. It was so bad I couldn't keep it on the entire night and it didn't ease my heel pain. I didn't get any relief until I tried the stretch demonstrated by Dr. Berg. Best free advice I ever got. Thank you Dr. Berg!
I've been suffering with plantar fascia pain for over 5 years, I've tried everything but physical therapy, I decided to sit down and do a search and I'm so glad that I did. My pain was a 10. I eat healthy, I am far from sedentary, I work as a chef moving constantly 50 hours a week. I regularly do strength training exercises, but even yoga was making my pain worse! I did this exercise once last night and once this morning when I woke up. My pain is at a 2 max.
I’m so grateful for you Dr Berg. Every time I have a health issue or question I know that if I come to your page you’ll have a holistic solution. Thank you for this simple fix. It totally worked and I’m forever grateful for the time you take to educate the country!
When I’m asked who my family doctor is, I tell them Dr Eric Berg. The best doctor. And yes, this video did help me go from an 8 to a 2 pain level. Thanks again Dr Berg.
This is unbelievable. Just did these stretches and for the first time in weeks I am not limping. I felt a sensation like the blood was circulating. Thank you. I'm in a bit of disbelief
This is crazy. I was limping for a while and now I'm walking without the limping. Day one from doing the stretch. Pain was a 10. Now 3. Thanks a million Dr. Continue to be a blessing. One love from beautiful Trinidad and Tobago ❤ 🇹🇹.
WOW!! Two days ago I experienced the on-site of PF. So I immediately started researching on Google and other RUclips videos. But it was THIS ONE by Dr. Berg that did the magic. I was at a throbbing, burning-couldn’t walk at a level 13. Today I’m down to a level of 4. I’m a firm believer of I.F., which I already do, but need to be better about what I put into my body during my eating window. Too much birthday cake 🎂 and ice cream 🍨 causes aches and pains and even poor quality of sleep. This is real stuff! Thank you Dr. Berg! You’re the BEST!💕
Yup! About a 7 to a 2, in 3 minutes! It hurts me most when sitting with my feet up! So, just crossed my leg bringing my foot in close and started stretching it in the opposite direction, both feet. Now they feel warm, "glowing"... and mostly pain free! Thank you... you are doing mankind a great service!
my heel pain has been plaguing me for 2 months with v little relief despite following the usual advice. and then this video comes along with a stretch that didn’t make sense at first and solved the problem in 30 seconds. i’m mind blown and forever grateful 🙏🏻
I had Plantar Fasiitis and what it actually is Is a tare in the bands that connect from your toes to the back of your heel ! I got a tare from my Martial Arts training. After a while I noticed anytime I threw a kick or tried to run I would feel extreme pain in the bottom of my foot . Especially after waking up in the morning and trying to step out of bed it felt like you’ve stepped on a nail . I went to the doctors office and they told me to stretch my feet but that didn’t do anything . When I went back to the doctor he gave me a Cortisone shot right in the bottom of my heel right where the pain was ! Then the doctor was injecting the Cortisone slowly moving the needle in a circular movement ., the pain was excruciating and I was seeing stars . After getting the shot I felt instant relief and I felt like going dancing ! As soon as I went back to my Martial Arts classes and threw my first kick , the pain came right back . I said these doctors don’t know how to cure this ! I decided to try google and asked if anyone has ever been cured of Plantar Faciitis and then I found my cure and it worked ! The cure was simple . I went to a hardware store and bought Gorilla Tape and wrapped my foot with the tape over my sock , not to tight , you don’t want to cut off your circulation in your foot . Just make it snug . You wrap the tape under your Arch and over the top of your foot . As soon as I taped my foot I was able to walk again , run and jump and kick . I continued to wrap my foot for three months and the tare was healed and never had Plantar Faciitis again ! I went back and told the doctor and he was amazed ! So to anybody that’s suffering from this , Get the Gorilla Tape and wrap your feet and you will be cured ! My friends wife suffered from this and I told him about the Tape and she was cured !
Dr. Berg my pain went from a 7 to a 3. I’ve been having this issue for 7 months now on both feet. Thank you 🙏🏼 I will keep on doing this until pain is gone
Dr. Berg, you are great ! I have severe pain (10) right heel. Did the exercise you demonstrated for P.F. pain relief on your video. Did the stretches 10times…. Pain went from a 10 down to 5. It’s my bedtime so will do same stretches again in the morning and see how I do. Thank you so much.
Last week I woke up with an insane pain in my heel, couldn't put my foot down,never had it before,so I was puzzled,what created this problem went to a massaging, someone told me I was happy I could walk,3 days later it came back with vengeance,I'm looking at this video with hope.thanks
I accidentally cured my "Plantar Fasciitis" I had for 15 years in my left foot. Podiatrist treated my Plantar fasciitis with shots, straps, Vitamin D, orthopedics, etc. True story Dr. Berg! Long story short, I ended up in the hospital for a week and couldn't eat. After being released, the following day I felt like I broke my big toe on my right foot. Back to the hospital, and they diagnosed Gout. Gave me a shot, prescribed Colchicine, and sent me home. Next day, my big toe pain gone, and my 10 year long agony of 6-8 level pain of plantar fasciitis in my left foot was gone as well. I haven't had any plantar Fasciitis pain since..... Turns out kidneys excrete ketones before uric acid. My Uric acid level was 14 (normal is 7). Cured the gout, cured the plantar Fasciits. It worked for me, YMMV.
Bless you!🙏😥 10 to 0 pain in under a minute after doing this stretch. I have not been pain free daily in more than 6 months. I can't even believe it now. Been for physiotherapy but still no relief and had swelling after each session. Will continue to do this.Thank you so much.
As a multiple-times sufferer of Plantars-Fasciitis, I approve this message. ;) I am blown AWAY by the very rapid results I achieved with this simple method. In fact, I'm still in shock!! THANK YOU!!
I found this video a day and a half ago and have done the stretch a total of 6 times. I went from a pain threshold of a solid 5 to a 1. I'm sharing this with everybody I know. Thanks so much!!
Cortisone and orthotics cleared up my plantar fasciitis about 15 yrs ago. Unfortunately, my right heel flared up again a few months ago, but this time nothing (shots, orthotics, stretching) helped. I work on my feet and I started to panic. This video!!! Wow! This man is the ONLY guy I've seen recommend stretching the TOP of the foot. Almost counterintuitive, but the pain relief was almost immediate, and within a few days, I'm pain free again! No more pain rubs or ibuprofen. I can't thank you enough! You are a Godsend! 👍🏼
Hi just to let you know, I passed your video on to my friends mum who couldn’t walk without pain going through her foot and she was miserable with this but they done your exercises yesterday and her mum can actually walk on her own this morning, so thank you so much for sharing this video 😊
I had this condition last year. I did this stretch and took magnesium. I even forgot that I had this condition until I saw this video. Thanks Dr. Berg!
You are beyond amazing!! I’ve been dealing with this pain, at least four months, went to see a specialist etc. nothing really worked. After watching your video yesterday, did the stretch twice so far, The pain went from 8 -9 to 0 😮 Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
The ancient definition and role of a doctor was one who teaches with expert knowledge. This doctor does that. And this presentation goes beyond plantar fasciitis. Thank you!
you did the exercises for just a week and never had to do them again?
I did that exercise that you posted a couple years ago for my PF and I couldn’t bloody believe it…it was gone and I had it really bad. I’ve shown so many people the stretch with nothing but success and lo and behold they all now follow you. Absolute miracle in my eyes. I’m a woman that loves to dance so this saved my life. Genuine thanks once again Doc 👍🏾👍🏾
Can I ask what the stretch was??? I have 2 Irish dancers in pain all the time....
@@kimkelly5750 same one he used in the video. Really helped me and I think it’s going on two years since I’ve even had a twinge.
Wow so cool to read that!!
@@experimenthealthyketo83 It's not true, I had that painful heel ailment and I had to take 2 years of work and it went away and did not come back , I actually had the problem for more than 2 years
Cosima can you tell me please what is PF?
Eight months of limping around, cortisone injections orthotics, walking boot, ice, stretching the wrong way, night brace even handicap parking pass. After your first stretch I went from a 9 to a 3. You are a God send. Thank you!
Wow 🤩 nice! Thanks for sharing!
I did shock wave therapy 5 yrs ago and never had another episode after 2 years of suffering.
@@edrock4605 Thankyou for sharing can you please tell me what is shockwave therapy
I know your pain , so thankful I came across this
@@edrock4605 I also want to know.I had planter facilities last 10 months.Gradully increased. Please tell for god's sake
Well. I just went from having left foot pain for over a month (I’m a nurse) and I did these stretches and my pain went from about a 6 to a 0. Insane. This. Is. A miracle 🙌🏼 😭
I'm 77. In last month i developed plantar fasciatis. I did your stretches 2 days, very minimal help, ordered D3 and took 15,000 units this morning. 95% improvement. Omg.
I watched your videos every morning to help remind me to stay on track with health eating. I was suffering with plantar fasciitis. The first step I took was to begin cutting out sugar as much as possible. My pain level was at an 8. It is now at a 1. I'm so relieved, however bc I was avoiding gluten I begin eating lots of corn tortillas and my pain came back. I didn't give up so I being watching more of your videos and continued to learn more Information about eating. I learned corn was a cause of inflammation.😮 That's when I stopped eating corn all together. I'm still learning more and more each day. Sometimes I will watch the same video two or three times a day bc I always seem to miss something. I was 158 and I'm now 148. I'm grateful that you take time to offer your knowledge to others. Bc of your dedication and effort to teach us. I can now make smarter eating choices not just for me but for my family. I'm very grateful for you. Please know that you're an inspiration to me. I have deep respect for you. Thank you so very much. I appreciate you Dr. 😊
2 months of pain. RN for almost 20 years. Pain level of 6 to 1, you are the best Dr. Berg! We are blessed to have you teaching us!
From 10 to 0 while I watched this video - thank you! 😀👍
And stretching us! 😃
It is October 31 2023, Dr. Berg I want to say thank you for this exercise. I work in law enforcement and have been having that same heel pain for at least 5 years or more. I recently returned home from a long shift and remembered and saved your video for later and let me tell you I did that stretch and I felt relief after 5 to 7 stretches. The pain was about 5 or 6 from and now it feels about 1. Thank you for this. I feel as if I can walk better.
I was probably rolling my eyes when i initially began the exercise. I didn't believe a word. Until I realized I wasn't in pain. I cautiously stood up, put a little pressure on my right foot. I'd say 80 percent reduction in pain after the first set of exercises!
You have my heartfelt gratitude!
I will be sharing your videos so others can get some relief as well. Thank you!!
Remember, stretching is only going to get you halfway there. Effective strengthening is the other part of the equation so that plantar fasciitis doesn't return. To do this, buy the Elgin Archxerciser, a household tool used by PTs, Athletic Trainers and professional ballet dancers to fix plantar fasciitis once and for all. Its affordable and it is designed just for fixing PF.
I've had this pain for 2+ years. I went to PT, foot doctor, chiropractor, invested in shoes with arches and you gave me better advice than ALL of them combined. Me and my husband did your stretch and were in utter shock amazement. We were both at a 9 for pain and now it's nothing. I wish I found you a long time ago. You are a blessing from God! And I've watched many other videos of yours and learning a lot. I love sugar but you have taught me it's a demon. Love you Dr. Berg you saved me in more ways than 1.
I had limping Plantar fasciitis pain for almost 15 years, started when I was thin in my 30s. My podiatrist did custom shoe inserts twice, recommended stretches 3 times daily, and as it got worse over the years he then offered anti-inflammatory pills, I didn't take the free sample & didn't get the recommended prescription. It got even worse over the next year, so bad I couldn't get up from the bed or chair without help from my family or crutches. My feet them always hurt, and I dreaded sitting bcz it would even hurt bad while resting. Felt the least painful while on my feet after the first few excruciating steps. I was almost ready to get the injections. He said if that didn't work then surgery was next. But after only 3 days off carbs, I no longer needed help to get up. After 3 weeks off carbs THE PAIN STOPPED COMPLETELY!!! No more limping!!!! It was the starches & sugars all along!!!! At first I was very excited to be cured, but then I got angry bcz the cure was so fast & easy & free, and my doctors didn't tell me. I could have been pain free YEARS ago!! Rrr. My podiatrist didn't even know my feet had gotten that bad bcz I didn't want him trying to get me to do the surgery. It's been almost 3 years no Plantar fasciitis pain in either foot. I used to also have very uncomfortable restless leg syndrome. That disappeared at the same time. A LOT of different kinds of pains & problems stopped or greatly reduced when I switched to mostly KETO & Intermittent Fasting. Bonus, by a year later I lost 60 lbs too & was back to my trim teen weight when I met my husband in 1989! Looked amazing for our first child's wedding in August 2020. The USDA Food Pyramid & doctor recommended eating frequency made me fat & gave me diabetes & many health problems. I think the primary care doctors are in on it with the hospitals to increase ER visits & surgery income, and Big Pharma $$ too.
Wow 😮
Are you diabetic? My dad has diabetic neuropathy, but one doctor told him it was plantar faciitis. The exercises will still be good for you, but with diabetic neuropathy, it takes time to bring your A1C down and for the nerves to heal when you adjust your diet
@@amywest7041 look at this I believe everything you said I’m going through this now thanks for sharing your story 🤲🏾🤲🏾♥️
This did provide me a measure of relief instantly… I’ve had PF on and off for over 10 years. It sounds common sense now that stretching it when it’s already torn and inflamed will make it worse. But there’s a few important things you’re missing in the video. One main cause of PF is incorrect footwear. The foot is supposed to pronate a certain amount but when your big toe is pushed inward due to narrow shoes , the fascia is strained. You’ve got to have flexible shoes with a wide toe box, and minimal heel. A large heel adds extra strain to your feet. Another useful treatment is the graston technique on your feet/calves/shins. If there’s scar tissue built up restricting movement, it won’t just go away on its own. I found greater instant relief from that than this stretch, but this stretch did help. Thank you for the video.
Hi Dr Berg,
You are an absolute Godsend. I have been debilitated since early December, 2021, for 10 weeks now, unable to walk, especially after arising from bed.
Your stretches which I just performed, reduced my pain which was zinging at a 10, to a 2 in under 2 minutes.
God bless your head and your hands and especially your kind heart!
I urge you to please keep up with actively healing your plantar fascia. I have had this crippling pain for 9 years and the longer you don't treat it properly the harder it is to heal.
I did the exercise you showed --- pushing toes inward... Helped me so much! I'm seeing a chiropractor and told him about you. He said many of his patients watch your videos. ❤️
in my country we say that if it hurts, just keep moving. your body will get used to its new conditions. it hurts for a bit only.
@@tigrehermano it,s not true' for this pain it increases day by day .
@Eliezer Cazares i hope you never have PF. It does not go away, but only gets worse with time and regular walking. 🩵
Just tried a few sets of stretches and pain definitely reduced from a 8 to a 3. Has been previously doing the stretch in wrong direction and was sore for days. This massively and almost after 10 mins notably changed.
Having reversed my diabetes after 5 months keto diet, pure Russian style cool turkey of no sugar and carbs. However I was greeted with a mild pain in my heel like a pins and needle prick, on a scale of 10 my pain is low at 2 on a bad day. Thanks Dr Berg for putting some rationale on the causes, you are saving the British NHS money as I learn more from you than calling my over stretched GP for medical advice.
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Diabetics end up being low in magnesium. You could try to supplement it with good food (leafy greens) or with a good absorbable magnesium supplement. Good health!
@@martinavancampen-wierda9026 could you recommend a good brand
@@mariafavoured4581 I use Magnesiumcitrate in powder. I live in the Netherlands so I could not recommend a brand.
I order it online. Don’t buy too much, just try it out. Start as low as possible, and work your way up. Magnesium is odd at that. When you lack severely in magnesium you cannot absorb it well so start with just a pinch in a glass of mineralwater and add a little more the next day if that goes well.
@@marjet2228 thank you so much
update, my plantar fasciitis cure took two days. Much better than the months to years with every previous flare! I am referring people to this video now. I am an ER doc.
Get a hold of the Chargers QB , He was just diagnosed with this injury .
It's been less than a week of doing these exercises and I went from worrying about my future to leeping and bounding again! I still have some heel pain in my right foot but I'm learning to walk again. Pain was causing me to tiptoe which exacerbates the problem so I'm having to force myself to roll my foot from heel to toe as I walk. I am so happy my wife diagnosed me and you provided me with this very easy drug free solution. ❤️
Just like every one of the comments - I’m beyond astonished that after about 2 years of dealing with constant foot pain I’m 100% pain free after two rounds of these stretches! What’s odd is that now without the pain I’m very aware of the swelling in my feet.
Thank you for this video!!!
Just started the reverse stretching, relief almost immediately, I've been limping around for 2 years! Thank you so much for this information.
I feel like crying. I have been in so much pain and just getting worse doing other stretching exercises... I feel like a new woman! Thankyou.
@freedomlover6297 I can speak to this 😢 I went 2 years and 4 months now in tremendous pain. Started out with me passing out from pain from central disc protrusion in back causing me to hit back of my head on the toilet, causing post concussion syndrome, misalignment to my C1 atlas vertebrae under my brain stem becoming super dizzy and off balance everyday, couldn't drive for a longggg time, having hip misalignment and twisted ankle when falling to now apparently this foot issue on same foot. I'm guessing since lack of exercise I gained weight causing this foot thing. I'm a lot better than before but it never ends. I'm only 41 but felt like my life was over during the worst days. It was AWFUL. I still cry when I speak of it it was a lot I endured for so long.😢
And the neulogical symptoms from it. I felt like I couldn't connect my brain to my coordination of movements at times.
I have been walking 45 minutes a day for the last month. About 5 days ago I started having this pain in the right heel. I remembered that Dr. Berg had a video on this and looked it up. I went from a pain level 2 to 0 after doing this one time. Dr. Berg is amazing! Thank you
9 to 1
Terrible pain for the last two and a half years. The simplest of exercises just helped me out tremendously. I just started this today, and although the pain is obviously not gone, it is considerably lessened. I have other underlying health issues as well. You really are a treasure trove of information.
Hi ..how is the pain now...do you still do stretches
I work every day on my feet, walking 15-20 miles. I'm only 32 years old but I constantly wake up at a pain level of 7, sometimes 8. Doing these stretches put my pain at a 2 after doing them just ten times. Thank you!! I will be doing them every day now.
UPDATE:
I've done this every day since this post and my pain is so low it's like I'm a whole different person. If I feel like I'm in pain I just do the stretches and bam, it's gone.
Me too
Amazing. How many times a day? Just one or?
Great to hear this!!
@@suzieq390 I do it about 3 times a day.
Try to not eat Bread .100% it will gone
😮Scarry! My pain is gone! Instantly, and I noted it spiked after I consumed sugar after a long time, shocked to my bone marrow
I have had plantar fasciitis for more than a year, I tried night splint, strassburg socks, physiotherapy, stretching and what not.. let alone steroids and meds nothing worked, I couldn’t stand for 5 continues minutes or even cook myself a meal, or even go for a walk .. I was hopeless I thought I will never heal.. until a friend recommended water fasting, I did it for 3 days (the plan was a week but I just got extremely fatigued), it worked like magic! I can say 80% of the pain is gone.. I think it was bc of all junk and sugar I was consuming the inflammation never seemed to decrease.. wish you all healthy feet 🙏
What’s water fasting 😮?
I was very fortunate last night when I found this video. I was in pain level 8-9. Was having difficulty putting my foot on the floor. I did the stretches as explained while watching the video.
I woke up to almost no pain.
I cannot thank you enough Dr. Berg!! God bless you!🙏🏼
Oh my god, I was suffering from this heel pain since two months and after that stretch my pain is from 10 to 3 . God bless you doc.
My pain didn't go away, but it is diminished. Stretches like these just make a hell of a lot more sense. Thank you.
Mine didn't either😢
I stretched the opposite to what he said and did toe and foot mobility and it went almost instantly. There is absolutely nothing wrong with stretching in the flexed position 😁
I don’t usually bother to leave reviews but this is life changing! Had plantar fasciitis for about 8 months and it was driving me crazy! This exercise has instantly taken away the pain! So glad I didn’t waste even more money on therapists! Thank you so much Dr. Berg! ❤
That's great news!
@Dr. Eric Berg DC I thought tallum was a made-up country concoction. What is your definition of it?
'tallow' i believe is what he was referring to
I don't know English very well. What Dr.Eric Berg want to say 00:34?
What we must do night or we mustn't do?
Not to do it
I have experienced this condition for around 2 months now. After trying just the stretches I noticed a significant decrease in pain. Amazing! Thank you,
I was at a 9! I been in pain for a few years now. Especially when I woke up hobbled for hours and yes I was stretching my calves. Did this exercise and immediately walked on it with NO Pain thank you Dr.! You changed my life in less then 2 min lol😁 my pain is at a 1!
I have been dealing with this pain for 9 years since a misdiagnosed foot injury. I had one of the most painful days yesterday at a level 9 and did this stretch and my pain level is at a three in one foot and a ZERO in the other!!! I can’t thank you enough❤️
How do I determine the pain level from 10 to 0 level and I have got heel pain since November 1, 2023
10 is the worse pain you ever felt in your life... the point you feel like you might just break . Everyone has a different scale.@@balasubramanianpk8456
My wife suffers from this! I can't wait to show her this video! I love watching all of your videos and have learned a ton from them. Thank you for all the wonderful information!
I did this stretch when I saw your method about three years ago. I had severe pain where I couldn’t stand when I woke up in the morning. Could not run, but experienced a little relief while walking throughout the rest of the day. Did this excersise for about a week. I haven’t had an issue since. This stretch really did work For me .
Thanks a lot. I'm really glad it helped you.
❤️A wonderful experience that everyone benefits from. Thank you Dr. Berg
this did nothing for me at all except hurt my toes. Glad this seems to have worked for so many people though
Yes and he's wrong about not stretching in a flexed position. That's what I did and it went almost instantly. Calf raises also help. Look, his opposite stretch may help others as they seem to but the best thing is to mobilise the feet and toes in their range of movement.
The stretch took me from a 10 to a 2. It's helped me tremendously. I started doing these stretches during my breaks to get me through the work day. I'm still limping but it's less painful and hopeful that'll by making adjustments to my diet I will have even better results. Thank you.
I came to this video with a 7 level of pain after using the calf stretch. Did the stretch you recommended. I'm down to a 2. Thank you so much, Dr Berg!
Update on 2/16: The pain is totally gone! I've been doing the stretch 3 times daily for 2 weeks since the initial comment.
That really worked my foot feels much better from a 9 to 1
Oh wow!
Yes stretching 10 times worked for me, I had a terrible pain before trying the stretching, now I can walk bare foot and not feel pain. Thanks!
Dr. Berg I watch you for dietary reasons, but I clicked on this video because I've been suffering from plantars fasciitis since August of of 2023. I've seen a podiatrist who referred me to a physical therpist. I was in physical therapy for 3 months and decided to take a break because the treatments were painful. Since January 2024 I've been walking around with pain. After seeing this video I streteched my foot downward like you suggested and applied pressure to the bottom of my foot messaging it. This was last night. This morning the pain is GONE! 😭 Thank you, Jesus for putting this video infront of me. Dr. Berg this video I will recommend to anyone who suffers from plantar fasciitis. ❤❤❤❤ I realized what was being done to my foot at the physical therapist was the opposite of what you showed in this video. They were stretching my foot upward toward my shin making the pain worse.
Thank you for your reply did you massage the foot / heel while bending the toes downwards?
@ Yes, but I didn’t massage it the whole time because it was painful for me in the beginning. But I did the pointing my foot down motion repeatedly throughout the night. The next day the pain was gone. It did come back but it was minor pain at that point. When I felt pain I did the massaging and pointing the foot down again multiple times throughout the day. After a week I didn’t feel anything. I forgot I even had that injury. 7 months later my foot is great.
holy cow this actually works ! Thank you ! I'm 61, been suffering with this for 3 years now, 1st relief i've had !
down to about a 2 btw, thanks again
How do you feel know? Does the pain disappeared?
@@meonitelexdee3432 the pain doesn't go away, this method just helps the pain level go way down.
@@TonyHoover yes, but we need to find a way to cure it. Didn't you tried something else other than this exercise?
@@meonitelexdee3432 haven't found anything else that works, let me know if you find something that works.
I fixed mine with magnesium oil. Three weeks of spraying the soles of my feet and a many years long problem was gone forever.
Omg, thank you for this info! I have plenty of this stuff. I use it to help fall asleep with. Using it as soon as I get home.
We need to consume the magnisium oil or apply it on the heal only?
Wow.
How u fig it out?
I used snake oil.
@@baageshriiv4933 spray it on the problem area.
Oh my God, Dr. Berg! The pain in my heels were at an 8 and I just did this exercise on both feet and the pain is gone!!!!
Thank you, thank you. I was so tired of hobbling 😢❤
I’m a teacher who has been suffering from plantar fasciitis for years. I started going to a podiatrist and the pain actually got worse. I can’t believe these stretches worked so quickly! I’m in shock I went from being barely able to walk and having a pain level of a 10 down to a 1-2. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Any updated now?
Amazing! My pain was 8/10. I did the stretch, so simple! After 10 times it was 4/10. I did another 10, it was gone! Thanks so much Dr Berg!
I started with 6 or 7 and ended with 2! I’ll be practicing this daily! I’ve done all the things promoted in the mainstream like others. Thank you for this!
I had plantar fasciitis for over 3 years and found no relief until I found out about trigger point therapy. I had trigger points in my calf muscles that were causing my plantar fasciitis. Within a week after starting trigger point therapy I was almost completely pain free. Also you must wear shoes that are wide enough for your toes to splay out. This makes a huge difference also!!!!
Most of the time it's adhesions in the calf putting tension on the heel pulling on the plantar side of the foot. Clear that up and relief is fast.
The rest of this is good advice for healthy living
Comfortable shoes wide fit
@@sddyck please help me explain this more thoroughly what can i do? i also have achilles tendinites on both feet please help
OK I was at a 20 level of pain and went to 7! Amazing!! I know it's because my foot is so inflamed and I was doing the doctor "recommended " stretches earlier before i saw this video. I can't wait to see how I feel after 2 weeks. Plus I'm eliminating sugar and flour and oils starting now!!! Thank you so much!!
Suffered from PF for about 6yrs now, never knew about Dr. Eric's video until now. But have been doing those stretches for about 1yr now and never had PF pain since I've been doing it. Avoided eating at restaurants or ordering food for about 1 yr as well and did intermittent fasting or only eating when I'm hungry (dropped 15 pounds since November, I still give in to my cravings sometimes but I measure it so I don't overeat). Thank you Dr. Eric for putting out this video to help people suffering from PF.
How are u feeling?
From 8 to 0 in about 5 minutes. Wow. Just started feeling this weird heel pain and I saw this video. Thank you.
Glad it helped you!
I've had plantar fasciitis on both my feet due to over running done daily, been struggling with the pain daily over 2 months period. Went from 8 to 2 after practicing the reverse stretching techniques. Thank you so much Dr.Berg for the advice. Your advice is much appreciated. ❤
i have had the same issue with running a lot. have you resumed running? whats yr strategy?
as an older teen here who has had this since they were 12, and has had it progressively getting worse since getting a job to the point of considering quitting, i want to say thank you so much! i was genuinely terrified that it would keep getting worse and worse because if it is already this bad, what would happen later in life? but now following this advice it has worked so well, and i cannot express my gratitude through words alone. thank you so very much!
Just did the exercise 10 times and went from about a 7 to a 2. Unreal. ❤️
Well done!
Dr. Berg's Support Team
Thank you so much Dr. Berg. I woke up one morning to find I could not walk without limping and holding on to the wall. I did not waste time and went to You Tube looking for your advice on the problem. Every one at home was laughing at me as to why I did not want to go the hospital instead. I had my trust on you and I started doing what you instructed. On day 2 I still felt the pain when I walked, but better. On day 3 much better. On day the pain went away. After two weeks, I became fully, healed and back to my normal physical life! You are God sent.
Wow. This stretch helped soooo much. I would say 80% of the pain went away from doing it ONCE! I'm going to go show my mom who also suffers from PF. Thanks Dr.Berg! I'm going to do this everyday.
Man, you are the best. Can't believe it. Tried everything for months and after watching this video and 10 opposite stretches the pain is gone. Can't believe it.
The fact that we get free medical videos on RUclips by Dr. Berg is truly a gift 👍👍👍
Dr.Berg. you are one of a blessing from God for everyone. God bless you. 🙏🌹
Right..he is incredible I trust him
Thank you for enlightening the world with your knowledge and experience!
Amen
Agreed
I just did this exercise for the first time and my pain in my foot went from about an 8 to a 3..I’m happy! I will be following this up daily! Thank you!
Any updates
I’ve gone from an 8 to a 1 within the first 5 minutes of your video just doing the reverse stretch. Wow. Thank you so much.
This is the best video I've watched in 2 days. I went for a deep tissue massage 2 days ago, by the afternoon I was struggling to walk and by the evening I couldn't put pressure on my foot. I had previously twisted my left ankle a few years ago and by the evening of the massage I couldn't sleep. I took anti-inflammatories, stretched it and basically done all the things to irritate the foot. By the second day i couldn't touch my foot without causing immediate pain. I couldn't even place my foot under it's own weight whilst elevated under a cushion or pillow. My pain was a 10 and within minutes of listening it went to a 6. I can place my foot down whilst sitting (albeit not for long) and flat whilst i try to maneuver around. Dr Berg, thank you is an understatement. I genuinely was sceptical because i listen yo your content for nutrition purposes but was i genuinely surprised. It's Christmas and the only time i can get help is the 27th. I also have a feeling the Dr will just say, anti-inflammatory and write it off. I was looking for a solution that wouldn't harm me whilst also healing me.
Thank you Dr Berg, may the Lord really and truly bless and favour you
Wonderful!! Did the stretch and ALL PAIN on the bottom of my left foot heel was GONE!! THANK YOU!!!
Did it go away for all? Or just temporary?
Unlikely
Amazing results. After struggling through 12 hour shifts with each step being an 8-9. This exercise alone has taken the pain down to a 1! THANK YOU SO MUCH 💓
Oh wow! Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found it helpful.
My pain was 8 after this it’s a 4 .. will keep going. Amazing .. thank you. I’m fasting as it’s the month of Ramadan so not able to take any paracetamol.. so this video was sent at the perfect time ❤
Just started with the exercise. Pain reduced from 8 to 3. Thank you for the info. This is amazing.
This is amazing! My pain level was not terrible (4-5) but after doing the stretch it’s a zero!!! Literally my face > 😮
Thank you!
Your timing is impeccable. I have been going through this since September of last year. There’s times I can hardly walk. I’m definitely going to try these exercises
Me too, all of a sudden. My right heel when I wake up I can barely walk on it sometimes.
Me too!!
Mine started in September too!
@keithusaf1 Me too, Keith. What is it about September? Perhaps, cooler weather...
Cooler weather and drinking less water
I've been struggling with this for 2 years. Instant relief, went from a pain level 6 to a 3 or 4. I'll keep it up and see what the improvement will be. Been doing the stretch for a week. Thank you!
Dear Dr. Berg, I'm a Costa Rican with plantar fasciitis. My daughter sent me this video tonight. I was in great pain, I cannot tell you how much. I followed your instructions for the stretching exercise, and I couldn't believe it. My pain went down to 2. Thank you doctor, god bless you and my daughter in Florida for so much help.
My feet were a 8 to 9 and been this way for over 15 years! I've not been able to sleep at night for the pain and have to take meds to sleep, which leaves me groggy and foggy headed. Sleep has been my only relief from the pain! After doing the exercise in both feet, they are less painful now, a level 3. Thank you!
Thanks for your positive response.
Dr. Berg's Support Team
I seriously cannot believe how much this has helped my feet!! I am a physical therapist and I’ve had plantar fasciitis for 2 years now. Tried all the standard PT treatments and nothing helped! My mom sent me this video and I thought why not? Literally a minute from doing these stretches and my heel pain is at a 0!! Thank you so much!
The stretch in this video honestly took 80% of my heel pain away instantly!! Thank you Dr Eric!!
Any updates now?
God I love you I have been going through radiation and chemo for cervical cancer. Then out of the blue two weeks ago I get plantar fasciitis. My pain was about a 9 after sitting here doing this it’s down to 2. I believe it will be gone in a week. Xx
My pain was at an 7/8. After doing the exercise the first time I'm at a 1. Thank you Dr Berg. I am going back to IF. I had stopped. I felt the best when I was fasting. Thanks again.
I did the stretches over two days and after two months of 8-10 pain I’m pain free! It feels like a miracle! Thank you, Dr. Berg! Why is this not the standard of care? Fan for Life.
I had heel pain so bad there were days I could barely walk. My doctor told me to use the night splint but that was torture. It was so bad I couldn't keep it on the entire night and it didn't ease my heel pain. I didn't get any relief until I tried the stretch demonstrated by Dr. Berg. Best free advice I ever got. Thank you Dr. Berg!
Incredible. Thank you so much for sharing.
I've been suffering with plantar fascia pain for over 5 years, I've tried everything but physical therapy, I decided to sit down and do a search and I'm so glad that I did. My pain was a 10. I eat healthy, I am far from sedentary, I work as a chef moving constantly 50 hours a week. I regularly do strength training exercises, but even yoga was making my pain worse! I did this exercise once last night and once this morning when I woke up. My pain is at a 2 max.
Pain was a 9, now it's a 2! I Will keep doing this everyday. My Dr has me on D³ 10,000. I will be doubling it today. Thank you so much!
Make sure you take 100-200mcg of Vitamin K2 if taking D3. Dr. Berg talks about taking these two vitamins together.
@@alwaysright5901 oh ok I didn't know that. Thank you!
@@patricemurray6412 You're welcome!
Great 👍 you may want to check his videos on vitamin D absorption.
@@experimenthealthyketo83 ok thanks, will do!
I’m so grateful for you Dr Berg. Every time I have a health issue or question I know that if I come to your page you’ll have a holistic solution. Thank you for this simple fix. It totally worked and I’m forever grateful for the time you take to educate the country!
When I’m asked who my family doctor is, I tell them Dr Eric Berg. The best doctor. And yes, this video did help me go from an 8 to a 2 pain level. Thanks again Dr Berg.
This is unbelievable. Just did these stretches and for the first time in weeks I am not limping. I felt a sensation like the blood was circulating. Thank you. I'm in a bit of disbelief
This is crazy. I was limping for a while and now I'm walking without the limping. Day one from doing the stretch. Pain was a 10. Now 3.
Thanks a million Dr. Continue to be a blessing. One love from beautiful Trinidad and Tobago ❤ 🇹🇹.
WOW!! Two days ago I experienced the on-site of PF. So I immediately started researching on Google and other RUclips videos. But it was THIS ONE by Dr. Berg that did the magic. I was at a throbbing, burning-couldn’t walk at a level 13. Today I’m down to a level of 4. I’m a firm believer of I.F., which I already do, but need to be better about what I put into my body during my eating window. Too much birthday cake 🎂 and ice cream 🍨 causes aches and pains and even poor quality of sleep. This is real stuff! Thank you Dr. Berg! You’re the BEST!💕
Yup! About a 7 to a 2, in 3 minutes! It hurts me most when sitting with my feet up!
So, just crossed my leg bringing my foot in close and started stretching it in the opposite direction, both feet.
Now they feel warm, "glowing"... and mostly pain free!
Thank you... you are doing mankind a great service!
Wow 🤩
my heel pain has been plaguing me for 2 months with v little relief despite following the usual advice. and then this video comes along with a stretch that didn’t make sense at first and solved the problem in 30 seconds. i’m mind blown and forever grateful 🙏🏻
I had Plantar Fasiitis and what it actually is
Is a tare in the bands that connect from your toes to the back of your heel ! I got a tare from my Martial Arts training. After a while I noticed anytime I threw a kick or tried to run I would feel extreme pain in the bottom of my foot . Especially after waking up in the morning and trying to step out of bed it felt like you’ve stepped on a nail . I went to the doctors office and they told me to stretch my feet but that didn’t do anything . When I went back to the doctor he gave me a Cortisone shot right in the bottom of my heel right where the pain was ! Then the doctor was injecting the Cortisone slowly moving the needle in a circular movement ., the pain was excruciating and I was seeing stars . After getting the shot I felt instant relief and I felt like going dancing ! As soon as I went back to my Martial Arts classes and threw my first kick , the pain came right back . I said these doctors don’t know how to cure this ! I decided to try google and asked if anyone has ever been cured of Plantar Faciitis and then I found my cure and it worked ! The cure was simple . I went to a hardware store and bought Gorilla Tape and wrapped my foot with the tape over my sock , not to tight , you don’t want to cut off your circulation in your foot . Just make it snug . You wrap the tape under your Arch and over the top of your foot . As soon as I taped my foot I was able to walk again , run and jump and kick . I continued to wrap my foot for three months and the tare was healed and never had Plantar Faciitis again ! I went back and told the doctor and he was amazed ! So to anybody that’s suffering from this , Get the Gorilla Tape and wrap your feet and you will be cured ! My friends wife suffered from this and I told him about the Tape and she was cured !
@ keith benson really did it really worked
Did you wear the tape all day ?
Dr. Berg my pain went from a 7 to a 3. I’ve been having this issue for 7 months now on both feet.
Thank you 🙏🏼 I will keep on doing this until pain is gone
Dr. Berg, you are great ! I have severe pain (10) right heel. Did the exercise you demonstrated for P.F. pain relief on your video. Did the stretches 10times…. Pain went from a 10 down to 5. It’s my bedtime so will do same stretches again in the morning and see how I do. Thank you so much.
No problem. Glad it helped.
Same as my situation...can't wait to try this!
Since we are already discussing tendons, please make a video about nutrients for tendon repair and health, many people would love it!!
Last week I woke up with an insane pain in my heel, couldn't put my foot down,never had it before,so I was puzzled,what created this problem went to a massaging, someone told me I was happy I could walk,3 days later it came back with vengeance,I'm looking at this video with hope.thanks
I accidentally cured my "Plantar Fasciitis" I had for 15 years in my left foot. Podiatrist treated my Plantar fasciitis with shots, straps, Vitamin D, orthopedics, etc. True story Dr. Berg! Long story short, I ended up in the hospital for a week and couldn't eat. After being released, the following day I felt like I broke my big toe on my right foot. Back to the hospital, and they diagnosed Gout. Gave me a shot, prescribed Colchicine, and sent me home. Next day, my big toe pain gone, and my 10 year long agony of 6-8 level pain of plantar fasciitis in my left foot was gone as well.
I haven't had any plantar Fasciitis pain since..... Turns out kidneys excrete ketones before uric acid. My Uric acid level was 14 (normal is 7).
Cured the gout, cured the plantar Fasciits.
It worked for me, YMMV.
Bless you!🙏😥 10 to 0 pain in under a minute after doing this stretch. I have not been pain free daily in more than 6 months. I can't even believe it now. Been for physiotherapy but still no relief and had swelling after each session. Will continue to do this.Thank you so much.
That's wonderful. Good job!
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Fantastic!!
Thank you Dr. Berg, this is exactly what my wife suffers from. I pray these exercises will help her.
Did they help her?
As a multiple-times sufferer of Plantars-Fasciitis, I approve this message. ;) I am blown AWAY by the very rapid results I achieved with this simple method. In fact, I'm still in shock!! THANK YOU!!
My pain was 10 after doing this exercise went down to 0.Thank you dr. Berg!
Really, how often do you do it? I'm in really bad pain, n physical therapy doesn't help me much
how did you do the reverse stretching? I did and almost no effect for me
That's incredible!
Omg , it's been a month I CAN'T walk just doing this for literally 10 min took away the pain !! Thank you ❣️
Really it helps ???
I did not help me for 5 days
I found this video a day and a half ago and have done the stretch a total of 6 times. I went from a pain threshold of a solid 5 to a 1. I'm sharing this with everybody I know. Thanks so much!!
Hey do you still do the stretches?
Is the pain back or gone
@@Mahi-tm7jd I still occasionally get a pain in my heel but not like I used to. I still do the stretches.
Cortisone and orthotics cleared up my plantar fasciitis about 15 yrs ago. Unfortunately, my right heel flared up again a few months ago, but this time nothing (shots, orthotics, stretching) helped. I work on my feet and I started to panic. This video!!! Wow! This man is the ONLY guy I've seen recommend stretching the TOP of the foot. Almost counterintuitive, but the pain relief was almost immediate, and within a few days, I'm pain free again! No more pain rubs or ibuprofen. I can't thank you enough!
You are a Godsend! 👍🏼
did the exercise a few minutes in bed, and instant relief. Thank you Dr Berg 🙌. I will continue to do them
Hi just to let you know, I passed your video on to my friends mum who couldn’t walk without pain going through her foot and she was miserable with this but they done your exercises yesterday and her mum can actually walk on her own this morning, so thank you so much for sharing this video 😊
I had this condition last year. I did this stretch and took magnesium. I even forgot that I had this condition until I saw this video. Thanks Dr. Berg!
You are beyond amazing!! I’ve been dealing with this pain, at least four months, went to see a specialist etc. nothing really worked. After watching your video yesterday, did the stretch twice so far, The pain went from 8 -9 to 0 😮
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.