Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with plantar fasciitis.

Ignore: Do use heel lifts to reduce pain.

Do: Do use heel lifts to reduce pain for plantar fasciitis.

Ignore: It's wise to get second opinions from a podiatrist or orthopedist, and also an osteopathic physician.

Ignore: Ice the heal when inflamed (after prolonged standing or walking). Curl the toes to help stretch.

Do: Do wear a good athletic shoe / walking with a straight last .

DO: DO NOT wear unsupportive flip flops and shoes. DO wear orthotics/Arch Supports.

Ignore: If you are overweight: losing weight will help a lot. Steroid injections can help.

Ignore: There are hundreds of ways to treat plantar fasciitis. B/c no one has found a way that works well!

Ignore: Comfortable footwear, less abuse of feet, prevents plantar fasciitis .

Ignore: Wear shoes with arch support and massage your calf muscles every day.

Ignore: Do ice, anti-inflammatories, rest. Don't jog, walk barefoot or use the treadmill until improved.

Ignore: Never walk barefooted, stretch plantar fascia, add arch support to shoes, no flip flops.

Ignore: Roll a can under the affected foot to help the pain from plantar fascists.

Ignore: Use sole inserts, wear shoes with soft sole, low heels, avoid excessive walking when your feet hurt.

Ignore: Do stretch your feet daily using a tennis ball; use ice; do not wear flats.

Ignore: Wear shoes with good arch support. Stretch the Achilles' tendon aggressively. Use ice on area.

Ignore: The time to begin seriously dealing with fasciitis is early in the ballgame.

Ignore: Wearing a shoe with a small heel cans decrease plantar fasciitis pain.

Ignore: Avoid going barefoot, even from the bedside to the bathroom. I recommend sandals, clogs or crocs.

With: With plantar fasciitis, do NOT stretch the bottom of the foot, but instead, stretch the calf muscles.

Ignore: Before getting out of bed, move the feet in all directions to relieve the ligament under the foot.