Plantar Fasciitis Tape

I have tried everything in the last 12 years to banish my heel pain, which at times limits my walking to a block and flares out of control, and severely has limited my life. I have see 3 different physical therapists over the years, and a few podiatrists and foot orthopedists. THe norm is to start with specific stretching and strengthening exercises, follow their guidance of coure But I already do those just to maintain my functioning. Recently with some wait gain despite all that my heels were getting worse and worse. I've used other types of stretchy sports tape (beginning with letter K). This isn't stretchy. I didn't think this would work but it's likely the only thing I"ve not tried...I"m talking I've done MONTHS of research. This healed my acute exacerbation of my chronic problem WHy is the price worth it for only 7 applications? Because if you have heel pain as disabling as mine is, the price is trivial (though I'm blessed to be able to afford it). Note I needed to use this for a month to blow away my acute problem. IT says on the material it comes with that you should have tape 12 hrs on and 12 off, but elsewehre it says leave it on 24 hrs. I wear night splints so at night I gave my skin an occasional rest from this tape. It's VERY sticky so you have to watch your skin to make sure you don't cause an abrasion. Try this ...but long term, fellow sufferers, follow the conventional guidelines too One thing I did I have always stretched the heck out of my calf muscles like you are supposed to for plantar fascitis/heel pain. I think I was stretching too much and that caused an acute spike. THis rested it an healed it IT says on it it's mean to rest and heal it. I am telly you this is a UNIQUE product as far as I know the tape doesn't stretch read directions well before you use it and good luck

I've been dealing with foot pain for almost a year now. I've tried all the conventional treatments and nothing helped and some even made it much, much worse. This tape works. It's a zinc oxide non stretch tape, so if you've tried KT stretchy tape and it didn't help, this stuff is different! Like others have mentioned it won't cure plantar fasciitis but it will relieve the pain and inflammation to let it heal while you work on strengthening to address the root cause. My helpful hints: I trim the top off of the piece that goes on the bottom of your foot at a slight angle because I find it likes to try to peel up at the edge by my pinky toe and that prevents that. I personally wear it for 2-3 days at a time to save money. I'll put it on directly after a shower after my feet have dried out enough and then on the evening of my 2nd day I'll usually take it off before bed to let my feet breathe. Then shower in the morning and repeat application until I don't have pain in the morning anymore. I also had problems with getting blisters just on the very top of my foot where the tape crosses. I had bought some underwrap and put a square under that spot and that did fix it but I also found that if I simply fold under about 1/4 inch along the edge where it wraps around the top part of my foot so that the very edge that's closest to my leg isn't stuck down on the top of my foot then I no longer have problems with it tugging the skin there. I don't generally have too many issues with the tape peeling up but sometimes it does if I have to make an adjustment and that's where I find it helpful to have a roll of KT or zinc oxide tape on hand and just cut a little patch and slap it over the part that's peeling up and it'll hold it in place. If I was inclined I could just cut some off my roll into the same shape and size and it would do the same thing as these, but I find the pre cut strips to be handy and quick and less likely to fray.

The crappy thing is, the product works well, if it would just STAY ON. Nothing, and I mean nothing, has made my feet feel better during the day when I'm standing, running around the house with my daughter, doing laundry, cleaning, etc. Except for these. The ONLY issue is that they come off so quickly! They barely last 12 hours, let alone the 24 they claim to last. Of course they're easy to apply, they're self explanatory, really. They really ought to have 4 applications in the package as well, I don't know anyone who has 3 feet. I definitely won't be wasting my money again.

This tape definitely worked to bring down the pain, the precut strips are super helpful. It takes a little practice to get right and tight. I wanted to avoid the podiatrist taping since it has to stay on for several days and comes with limitations on showering, I need something more temporary that can come off every other day for my PT foot exercises. This product fits the bill. One star off because it’s expensive for what it is.

Tape hardly sticks... I made sure my foot was clean and dry and even use alcohol hand to make sure

These foot tapes are a miracle. I have suffered from plantar faciitis off and on for several years. My only help previous has been rest (not always practical or an option) and Advil. I found these tapes and tried them on a whim. I was amazed that they worked from the first application! I did two weeks of applications and my pain level of 8-9 on a daily basis decreased to a 1-2. Truly amazing and a lifesaver. I have ordered more in the hopes that a second round of applications will help with a more finite and lasting fix to the pain. My only caution is that after the two weeks I had some skin abrasions where the tape crossed the top of my foot. It has taken a couple weeks tape-free with the application of some polysporin to heal it up. However, small price to pay for being able to walk properly and without pain or limping.