I too had PF for over a year. I had injections, did stretches, used ice bottle and orthotics. What really made a difference and corrected my problem was wearing shoes that provided the arch support I needed, and never (i mean never go barefoot). I now wear crocs in the house rather than slippers, Fit Flops, Birkenstock's and any other arch supporting shoes I can find. The original orthotic prescribed by my doctor is no longer necessary. If I need extra support, I use the over the counter Dr Scholl's orthotic which requires you to first do a foot measurement by standing on a machine in the store. The machine then suggests which orthotic would work best for you.
One last thought, this is not going to go away quickly. In most cases, it takes time and a great deal of diligences on your part. Best of luck!
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