The Plantar Fasciitis Doc

Plantar Fasciitis Morning Heel Pain?


Ever wonder why your heel pain is always WORSE first thing in the morning?
It’s because while you sleep, your feet naturally point downward , which shortens your calves, Achilles tendon, and plantar fascia.


👉 Then the second you step out of bed, those tight tissues are suddenly stretched under load… and that’s what causes the sharp, stabbing morning pain of plantar fasciitis.


The Fix: Wake up your fascia before your feet hit the floor. Spend just 3 minutes before getting out of bed.


1. Roll your foot on a ball for one full minute: releasing the bound up fascia.

2. Perform ankle pumps: straigthen your legs. Point your toes, then pull them up toward your head. Pumping your ankles 30 seconds.

3. Seated calf raises: sit on the edge of the bed and perform 10-15 calf raises.


Try this 3-step morning routine, and tomorrow morning you’ll feel the difference.


Put the word "GUIDE" in the comments and I'll send you my roadmap to resolve PF at home that includes this morning warm-up strategy.



Dr. Angela

1 week ago | [YT] | 15

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Most people with plantar fasciitis are stretching their calf muscles and plantar fascia, and wondering why nothing is changing.



Here’s the missing piece 👇



Plantar fasciitis doesn’t need more stretching.


It needs progressive loading.



That means:



✔️ Strengthening the calf
✔️ Loading the plantar fascia safely
✔️ Training your tissues to actually handle stress again


The most effective way to do that?



Calf raises done in a progression.



When you load the calf and plantar fascia gradually, you see results.



• Pain decreases
• Tissue remodels
• Morning heel pain fades
• And PF stops coming back



If you’ve been stretching like crazy but still limping out of bed… this could be why.


I teach this exact progression inside my program, and it’s a game-changer when done correctly.



Put the word "GUIDE" in the comments and I'll send you my raodmap to resolve PF at home.



Dr. Angela

1 week ago | [YT] | 25

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If your plantar fasciitis still isn’t improving, you’re probably not doing anything “wrong.”


You’ve just been given outdated advice. Most people are!


Here are the 5 biggest mistakes I see, and they’re the exact things keeping people stuck in the PF cycle:


❌ Wearing the wrong shoes
❌ Relying on orthotics long-term
❌ Resting or avoiding movement
❌ Stretching instead of strengthening
❌ Icing the foot


PF isn’t a rest problem — it’s a load problem.


Your fascia doesn’t recover from being supported, it heals from being strengthened and retrained.


If you’re tired of hobbling out of bed every morning, feeling confused, or trying every “quick fix” out there, I've got a solution for you.


👉 You can recover.
👉 Your feet are not fragile.
👉 You just need the right plan.


My program walks you through the exact step-by-step system to rebuild foot strength, restore mobility, and finally get rid of PF for good.


Put the word "GUIDE" in the comments and I'll send you a copy of my free guide to resolve PF at home.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 13

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Once you have your been wearing the best shoes for plantar fasciitis, you can't go back.


If “real shoes” suddenly feel awful after wearing wide toe-box, zero-drop footwear, that’s not in your head.


It means your feet are waking up. Your toes are spreading. Your arches are working again.


Once your feet get even a taste of natural movement?


They don’t want to be shoved back into narrow, rigid, elevated-heel shoes ever again.

That discomfort you feel?


👉 It’s a sign of progress.
👉 It’s your strength & mobility improving.
👉 It’s your feet saying, “Let’s not undo all this good work.”

If you want to learn exactly what makes a shoe “foot-healthy,” put the word "SHOES" in the comments and I'll send you my Approved Shoe List.


Dr. Angela

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 15

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Best Plantar Fasciitis Massage!

Most people aren't aware that the real trouble with plantar fasciitis often comes from tight, restricted fascia in the feet and calf muscles.

And, sadly, people are unsure on how to release it effectively.

You can't force fascia, stretch it, or “dig it out” with random deep pressure.

Done incorrectly, it actually makes your pain worse.

What does work?

✨ Slow, targeted strokes,
✨ The right tool
✨ Following the direction of the tissue
✨ And pairing release with strengthening so the fascia can remodel and actually heal.

This is why Step #5 in my program is SO important.

Releasing fascial adhesions the right way is one of the fastest ways to decrease pain and restore movement.

If you’ve been scraping, mashing, stretching, or beating your foot into submission… there’s a better way.

Want my full fascial-release routine?

Comment “guide” and I’ll send it your way!

Dr. Angela

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 11

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Plantar Fasciitis Shoe Tips!

When should you move from transitional shoes (Altras, Topos, Flux) to barefoot shoes?



Here’s the simple formula I use with my patients 👇



Start: Transitional shoes = 80% | Barefoot shoes = 20%
As your feet get stronger, slowly flip it.



That’s called micro-dosing — wearing barefoot shoes for just 10–15 minutes a day and gradually increasing time every few days.



The goal? Barefoot 80% / Transitional 20%.


Less “technology,” more strength.



That’s how you build strong, pain-free feet and ditch plantar fasciitis for good.



Summary:



➡️ Start 80% transitional | 20% barefoot
➡️ Micro-dose barefoot time (10–15 mins daily)
➡️ End at 80% barefoot | 20% transitional

Want my list of transitional and barefoot shoes? Put the word "shoes" in the comments and I'll send it your way.



Dr. Angela

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 11

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If you’ve had plantar fasciitis longer than a few months, you’ve probably learned this the hard way:


➡️ Recovery takes time.
➡️ Progress can be slow.
➡️ Consistency is everything.


The research (and my experience) shows:

The longer you’ve had it, the longer it takes to heal.

Here’s a general timeline based on how long you’ve had symptoms:

👉 Less than 1 month:
Expect recovery in 6–8 weeks with consistent adherence to my protocol.


👉 1–6 months:
Plan for about 8–12 weeks of focused rehab to see significant improvement.

👉 6–12 months:
Recovery may take 3–6 months of dedicated work and reconditioning.

👉 Over 1 year:
You’re likely looking at 6–9 months for full tissue remodeling and repair.

This isn’t to discourage you, it’s to help you set realistic expectations and stay the course.

Reversing plantar fasciitis is not just about calming symptoms and reducing inflammation.

To get lasting results, we focus on rebuilding your foot strength, mobility, and resilience from the ground up.

Target the root cause, not just the symptoms!

To get a copy of my free guide to resolve PF at home. Put the word "GUIDE" in the comments.


You have everything you need.


Be consistent.
Stay positive.
Don’t give up.


Dr. Angela

1 month ago | [YT] | 25

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It takes 10 minutes a day to rebuild strength & mobility to resolve your plantar fasciitis.



I've made a BIG update to my plantar fasciitis recovery program!

Here's why...



The Windlass Mechanism Explained:



When your big toe extends as you walk, it actually tightens your plantar fascia, stabilizes your arch, and turns your foot into a strong lever that propels you forward.


That is called the Windlass Mechanism, and it’s a big fancy way to describe one of your body’s most important natural movement patterns.



When this mechanism isn’t working properly, your fascia stays weak, overloaded, and, well… cranky.



So, I made a huge change to my program.



I added exercises that emphasize & improves toe extension while under load to ensure this action functions at it's best.



I recommend using my new foot strength & mobility tool, the FasciaFlex Trainer, while you perform calf raises through 3 progressive levels of loading.



That’s how you rebuild strength, improve flexibility, and finally stop that pain from coming back.



People are not only healing faster, but resolving their PF for good.



And it only takes 10 minutes a day!



So, I updated my entire program (and my Free Guide) to reflect these changes.



Put the word "GUIDE" in the comments to grab the latest version of my free guide.



Dr. Angela

1 month ago | [YT] | 27

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Still stretching your calves to fix plantar fasciitis?

That might be why you’re still in pain.

👉 Stretching might feel good, but it doesn’t rebuild and remodel tissue and that's necessary for correction.

Your fascia doesn’t need to be stretched. It needs to be supported and strengthened through movement.

Stronger arches. Stable ankles. Better load tolerance.

That’s how you reverse plantar fasciitis.

It’s time to ditch static stretching and start rebuilding your foundation from the ground up.

Put the word "GUIDE" in the comments and I'll send you my complete protocol to resolve PF at home.

Dr. Angela

1 month ago | [YT] | 17

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🚫 Orthotics & rest do not fix plantar fasciitis.



If you’re still bracing, resting, or relying on orthotics… you’re just avoiding the problem, not fixing it.



PF isn’t a rest problem — it’s a load problem.



Your fascia and tendons need controlled movement, strength, and progressive loading to truly heal.



Stop bracing your foot.



Start rebuilding your foundation.



Your feet were designed to move, let them!



The new FasciaFlex Trainer is now available in my store!



It strengthens your plantar fascia, calf, and lower-leg tendons by promoting toe extension under load, restoring natural strength and mobility.



✅ Boosts strength & flexibility
✅ Improves toe extension
✅ Speeds recovery naturally



Put the word "trainer" in the comments to learn more.



Dr. Angela 💚

1 month ago | [YT] | 13