Plantar Fasciitis

TennisCanada1

Professional
Hey guys, I just wanted your tips on how you cured PF.

I felt pain in April and went to a podiatrist. I got custom orthodics and have been using them in my walking shoes ever since.

I have tried shockwave but it made no difference, if not making it worse.
Graston seems to help a bit but only when a lot of pressure is used.
I've been getting massages, rolling, graston, epsom salt baths, hamstring stretching, calf stretch on the stair, and I haven't worked out at all in 2 MONTHS. I'm getting impatient as it's been two months of not even being able to jog or do anything.
 

Qubax

Professional
I work for a Canadian Insole company called SOLE. I would be happy to send you a free pair to trial.

SOLE has teamed with the Running Injury Clinic out of the University of Calgary. Seen as the world leaders in the 3D Gait Analysis. They tested SOLE, SuperFeet and Powerstep to gauge reduction in Plantar Fascia strain.

http://runninginjuryclinic.com/blog/2012/07/02/sole-partnership/

I'm not sure how to PM, but if you can PM me then I will give you my company email address and send you a free pair. I am based in our Calgary Head office, we also have a design office in Vancouver.
 

movdqa

Talk Tennis Guru
I went to the podiatrist and he made me a cookie to tide me over until an appointment to get fitted. Three weeks later. I wasn't going to wait for three weeks so I made my own orthotics for about $15 and then made an extra pair so that I wouldn't have to shuffle them around for different shoes. I increased the stretching but it was still a problem.

I did some reading on the Usenet looking for answers (this was in the mid-1990s) and learned about night splints. I made a pair of them for about $20 using parts from Home Depot and a plexiglas supply store and the Night Splint fixed 99% of the problem overnight. I used the Night Splint about once every year or two when it came back but I haven't had problems for quite some time now.

These days I track mileage on my running shoes and replace them when they get in the 300-400 miles area. Cushioning in newer shoes for both tennis and running have improved considerably in the last six years or so.

These days you can find night splints at the drug store or a medical supply place. They do not work for everyone but it has worked for many that I've suggested it to.
 
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Deleted member 688153

Guest
An older friend of mine had this for a while and said he got orthotic inserts for it.
I was scared of getting it for a while (used to do a ridiculous amount of exercise to lose some weight), but it affects people whose feet roll in I think.
 

Alien

Hall of Fame
I have had it for a month now. Icing them, using standard over the counter footbed in the heel. Bought superfeet and night splints in the internet but still to receive them (I live in South America). Doctor confirmed by an eco which showed 4.1mm thickness where it should be 2.5mm. I plan to try kineo as well quite soon. I am changing my tennis shoes.

He said 15 days of no tennis. First I doubt that would do it. Second, I dont want to stop my training (tennis 4 times a week at least). I have beaten TE without skipping a tennis session. Is it possible to cure it without stopping activity ?

Thanks
 
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TennisCanada1

Professional
Hey Qubax, that's very nice of you, thank you! I have custom orthotics though, do you still think it's worth it?
Thanks Mikeler. Did you use them for walking too or just tennis? Hopefully I can find a canadian equivalent to what you got from Walgreens.
Alien, I get your pain. I've had two months of no tennis. I think it's worth it to take the time off before it becomes chronic though.
 

mikeler

Moderator
Hey Qubax, that's very nice of you, thank you! I have custom orthotics though, do you still think it's worth it?
Thanks Mikeler. Did you use them for walking too or just tennis? Hopefully I can find a canadian equivalent to what you got from Walgreens.
Alien, I get your pain. I've had two months of no tennis. I think it's worth it to take the time off before it becomes chronic though.

I wore them all the team even when playing.
 

Qubax

Professional
Hey Qubax, that's very nice of you, thank you! I have custom orthotics though, do you still think it's worth it?
Thanks Mikeler. Did you use them for walking too or just tennis? Hopefully I can find a canadian equivalent to what you got from Walgreens.
Alien, I get your pain. I've had two months of no tennis. I think it's worth it to take the time off before it becomes chronic though.
Hi Tennis Canada,

I definitely think it's still worth it. Here's our review's page on our website: http://www.yoursole.com/ca/reviews/tag/pain

Many people find that our footbeds can help alleviate the need for rigid custom orthotics. I'm certainly not saying that you should throw your custom orthotics away, however trying our footbeds in your tennis & athletic shoes could be a way that you could experience "active recovery."

contact me if you like at james@yoursole.com
or 855-949-7653 ext 112
 

mikeler

Moderator
If you don't mind me asking, how exactly did it help? Did you feel it made your heel work less and get the isolation it needed to rest or what exactly did you experience?

It massages the tissue in your feet every time you take a step. If you can't find it, try rolling your feet around on a tennis ball to get a similar effect. They do have tennis balls in Canada right? :)
 

tlm

G.O.A.T.
I went through this dreaded injury last year. This was my 2nd time getting it but the first time was a mild case in my left foot and just iced and used insoles like sole or spenco orthotics and it went away in a couple of months.

But last year I got it full blown in my right foot and it sucked big time. I have used almost every insole mentioned above,superfeet, sole, spenco and whatever. I put them in any shoe I wore plus never wore flip flops. My wife had it in the past and she said the older ladies she played with all went through it and told her no matter what you do it will take at least 9 months for it to heal.

I wasn't going to believe that so I tried everything but go to doctor for insoles or shots. I ordered a coarse on how to get rid of it and did the stretches and iced and on and on and it still took 9 months before it finally started to go away. I did keep playing but short sessions and no match play, plus I am on my feet a lot at work so that did not help. I am not trying to scare you but I can usually recover pretty quick from injuries with stretching and exersize but not with PF, it totally sucked and I never want to get it again.
 

movdqa

Talk Tennis Guru
A possible suggestion for sufferers: when you wake up in the morning, gently stretch your toes upwards while still in bed for two minutes. It should feel like a calf stretch. The chronic nature of PF is due to the healing/reinjury cycle. You get healing overnight but you can tear it when you put your feet on the ground in the morning. This is why night splints work (not for all though) - as they keep the plantar stretched overnight so it doesn't tear in the morning.
 

tlm

G.O.A.T.
A possible suggestion for sufferers: when you wake up in the morning, gently stretch your toes upwards while still in bed for two minutes. It should feel like a calf stretch. The chronic nature of PF is due to the healing/reinjury cycle. You get healing overnight but you can tear it when you put your feet on the ground in the morning. This is why night splints work (not for all though) - as they keep the plantar stretched overnight so it doesn't tear in the morning.

I used night splints and that definitely helped, I could walk in the morning with no pain if I used night splint. But as the day went on the pain would get worse. I will repeat PF sucks!!!!!!
 

movdqa

Talk Tennis Guru
It sounds like you are reinjuring it during the day. I went with the cushions and insoles approach and it helped but there was still pain - and the night splint got rid of it for me. I still do the cushioning stuff in my running shoes, do calf stretches regularly, etc., and benefit from improved cushioning in shoes in general.

Do you do calf stretches during the day? Do you wear heavily-cushioned shoes all the time? Do you have to stand on concrete or other very hard surfaces for long periods of time?
 

scotus

G.O.A.T.
Stretching and night splints definite work, but if PF keeps coming back, you need to find out whether it has to do with the alignment/structure issue of your foot or from the pounding your feet take from the court.

If the former is the case, then I'd recommend a pair of insoles that provide needed structural support for your foot, be it an arch support or even a custom one from your podiatrist.

If the latter, I'd recommend more shock-absorbing shoes (e.g., Barricade Boost, which worked wonders for me), or more shock-absorbing insole material, such as sorbothane or gel, etc.
 

Lefty5

Hall of Fame
The traditional methods of treating PF have been shown to be wrong lately. Orthotics, more support, all that stuff is taking treatment in the wrong direction. There's a reason it never really gets better...because the doctors have been wrong about the solution. Spend more time barefoot, less shock absorption, throw away your huge wedge super extra support gel running shoes. All it does is weaken your foot and exacerbate the problem. Strengthen your foot and never look back.

A fascinating 3 part article here: http://www.somastruct.com/cause-of-plantar-fasciitis/
 

movdqa

Talk Tennis Guru
The traditional methods of treating PF have been shown to be wrong lately. Orthotics, more support, all that stuff is taking treatment in the wrong direction. There's a reason it never really gets better...because the doctors have been wrong about the solution. Spend more time barefoot, less shock absorption, throw away your huge wedge super extra support gel running shoes. All it does is weaken your foot and exacerbate the problem. Strengthen your foot and never look back.

A fascinating 3 part article here: http://www.somastruct.com/cause-of-plantar-fasciitis/

If traditional analysis is incorrect, then why do night splints work?

For me and many that I know, the known stuff works. You get rid of it and it doesn't come back unless you slack off on stretching or wear worn shoes. The author's anecdotal case indicates that one thing worked for him but the other standard stuff does work for others. Not all others. It's possible that there are different conditions that are diagnosed as PF.

One of the exercises that I do weekly (or twice-weekly) involves dorsiflexion. I do calf-stretches which wind up doing dorsiflexion as well. That may contribute to keeping PF away. I did something specific to get rid of it as a chronic condition back in the 1990s. I do other things like using arch supports with a lot of cushioning and shoes in general with a lot of cushioning and that works for me. And others that I know. But not everyone.
 

RogueFLIP

Professional
Some thoughts on dealing with chronic PF:

Checking the system for misalignments....not just the foot/ankle but further up the extremity. Always check regardless if one or both feet are affected, but should be obvious if one foot it affected. Bc if you walk on two feet, why is only one foot in pain?

Standing posture and gait posture analysis should be looked at to determine if any excessive forces are put upon the feet.

Realize that the PF may be a result of the foot's COMPENSATION for something else occurring up the chain, and not necessarily the primary issue.

Simple example: Your anterior rotated pelvis on the R side is causing your center of gravity to shift forward. To compensate your posterior structures (R calf) have contracted to compensate this shift in order to keep you level. Constant contraction of the calf finally pulls enough on the PF causing pain. You can stretch, massage, Superfeet and whatever you want, and that may work a bit, but until you take the pressure off the posterior structures by balancing out the pelvis, you'll always have potential issues. Correct the imbalance and NOW all your measures to relieve PF pain will be that much more effective because now those posterior structure don't need to compensate for anything.

Custom orthotics, insoles, taping and what have you are fine for short term use to provide pain relief and some support, but realize you're just putting on a thicker tire to replace the one that keeps wearing out without aligning the car.

Mobility of joints: Forefoot, midfoot, rearfoot....all those little bones in your foot/ankle are designed to move. One or more gets chronically stuck and that can cause PF type pain. Again, looking up the chain at things like knee/hip mobility must be considered when treating symptomatically isn't working.

Lot of people do stretching for calves involving the ankle which is good and fine, but what about the other end? Great toe flexibility is equally important and stretches out the PF from the other end. While one of my favorite calf stretches is hanging off stairs, it doesn't really get the PF fully bc the toes are not extended. Separate toe stretches or the use of slant boards or Pro-stretch can be used.

Most people don't stretch long enough to make effective changes to the soft tissue. The fascia is a very tough connective tissue, esp at the foot/ankle where it must withstand constant pounding and hundreds, if not thousand pounds of force into the area. Think about the pounding your foot takes just walking daily; now think about it with all the stop and go motions, changing of directions during a tennis match. You really think 30 second stretches are going to be THAT effective?

Same goes with the soft tissue mobilizations: Again, the fascial system is designed in part to resist force...again think about the amount of pressure placed on the foot during a tennis match. The development of adhesions and restrictions to that area in chronic PF can be rather strong. If it can resist the few hundred pounds of pressure from walking or a tennis match do you really think your therapist/instrument/machine can resolve this by placing MORE pressure and massaging harder to overcome these restrictions? Doubtful without risking further injury to the area.

Stretching and soft tissue work should be done with LESS pressure....if anything is MORE, it should be MORE time held in a stretch or tissue work like trigger point or myofascial release. Remember, when the body feels forced it will contract to guard itself. If you've activated that guarding state by forcing a stretch or soft tissue work now you've just made it that much harder for you to heal. Healing can occur but it'll take that much longer. That's why you hear these poor sufferers taking months to recover ( @tlm 9 months!! Heartbreak brother but glad you're feeling better)

Walking barefoot, strengthening and all that is fine, but set up the environment first for proper healing and it makes all those things that much more effective.

You can give a plant water and food and it can grow nice and strong and blossom, but how fast do you think it can get to it's optimal state if you plant it in concrete? Vs if you plant it in nice fertile soil? If you align it so it gets sunlight vs if it's in darkness?

Apologies in advance for grammatical errors and incomplete thoughts; typing too fast without thinking too much plus need sleep :)
 
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Rogue never met a problem that didn't involve misallignment. Isn't "something else occurring up the chain" the first phrase they teach in chiropractic school?
 

Alien

Hall of Fame
Rogue never met a problem that didn't involve misallignment. Isn't "something else occurring up the chain" the first phrase they teach in chiropractic school?

Except chiropractics is not a science therefore in a cathegory that includes acupunture, homeopathy and witchcraft.
 

SteveI

Legend
A possible suggestion for sufferers: when you wake up in the morning, gently stretch your toes upwards while still in bed for two minutes. It should feel like a calf stretch. The chronic nature of PF is due to the healing/reinjury cycle. You get healing overnight but you can tear it when you put your feet on the ground in the morning. This is why night splints work (not for all though) - as they keep the plantar stretched overnight so it doesn't tear in the morning.

This post is the single most important post in this thread. This "chronic nature of PF is due to the healing/re-injury cycle." If you do not stretch correctly before you get out of bed you just keep tearing it over and over again..

Steve
 

RogueFLIP

Professional
Rogue never met a problem that didn't involve soft tissue & misalignment.

Corrected that for you to reflect my beliefs and experiences. Bc it's really the soft tissue restrictions that cause misalignments. :)

RIsn't "something else occurring up the chain" the first phrase they teach in chiropractic school?

I don't know, I never went to chiropractic school.

Although this whole 'chain' concept shouldn't be too hard for anyone to grasp. If one can understand how the kinetic chain of the body works to produce powerful groundstrokes and serves, it's a similar concept in treated injuries beyond just the symptomatic areas. Esp when just treating symptoms isn't getting the results one desires.
 

BHBeguile

Semi-Pro
Coincidentally, I see Brent Abel of webtennis.com is offering a course on how to cure it, as well as some preventative exercises. I've had PF for a couple of weeks now and it's killing me.:(
 

movdqa

Talk Tennis Guru
Coincidentally, I see Brent Abel of webtennis.com is offering a course on how to cure it, as well as some preventative exercises. I've had PF for a couple of weeks now and it's killing me.:(

I didn't see it on the site but there are apparently a huge number of instructional items there.

I am quite happy to have been over it many, many years ago.
 

NE1for10is?

Semi-Pro
Sounds like you're doing a lot of the right things. One more thing that helps get you to the next phase of recovery is to find a professional masseur with really strong thumbs to get in and do a deep tissue massage and get the knots out, and get the blood circulating around the affected area. It can be painful at first while hes doing it if it's done right, but oh how great it is after the knots are worked out. You'll be surprise how effective this is.
 

Mr.Lob

G.O.A.T.
Sounds like you're doing a lot of the right things. One more thing that helps get you to the next phase of recovery is to find a professional masseur with really strong thumbs to get in and do a deep tissue massage and get the knots out, and get the blood circulating around the affected area. It can be painful at first while hes doing it if it's done right, but oh how great it is after the knots are worked out. You'll be surprise how effective this is.

What are these "knots"? Scar tissue?
 

movdqa

Talk Tennis Guru
There is so much pounding on the heel when you're doing just about anything that I wouldn't think that scar tissue would be an issue. I think that massage is good for the toes, metatarsals, etc. but not the heel. Maybe along the Plantar away from the heel.
 

TennisCanada1

Professional
How am I supposed to stay in shape? The only cardio I can do is swimming but the only thing I hate more than not working out is swimming. I've swam a few times but because of PF I went from playing 5-6x per week to not working out at all or playing for over 2 months now. I also can't do any pushups or arm exercises or most yoga positions like upward/downward dog because I have a forearm injury that I'm recovering from, so literally all I have is swimming and core work. Any ideas are appreciated.. I just feel the effects now of not working out for over 2 months, my body feels like its shut down.
 

Nostradamus

Bionic Poster
I don't know WHY insurances don't cover the Custom Orthotics like at 80 % like they do other stuff. If you genuinely have plantar fasciitis and foot problems, it is a Disease that needs treatment. and custom orthotic is a treatment so they should cover it.... it is like $400-600 and it is not cheap and Cash has to be paid
 

movdqa

Talk Tennis Guru
How am I supposed to stay in shape? The only cardio I can do is swimming but the only thing I hate more than not working out is swimming. I've swam a few times but because of PF I went from playing 5-6x per week to not working out at all or playing for over 2 months now. I also can't do any pushups or arm exercises or most yoga positions like upward/downward dog because I have a forearm injury that I'm recovering from, so literally all I have is swimming and core work. Any ideas are appreciated.. I just feel the effects now of not working out for over 2 months, my body feels like its shut down.

One popular recovery exercise for lower-body problems is rowing. It's a relatively low joint-stress exercise. The problem is that many don't have the upper-body conditioning to go very long starting out so they give up. Another popular rehab piece is a machine that looks like a bicycle for your hands - which is what it is.

The Airdyne might be good for recovery too.

If you really can't workout, then you could try caloric restriction as it's easier to cut way back on calories when you aren't working out. This wouldn't improve your conditioning but it could get your weight down which would lower your odds for injury which could eventually get you back on the road to exercise again. I mainly ran and played tennis back when I got PF in the 1990s. I couldn't do either. I did do rowing and tried the elliptical but both weren't that enjoyable compared to what I wanted to do.
 

TennisCanada1

Professional
One popular recovery exercise for lower-body problems is rowing. It's a relatively low joint-stress exercise. The problem is that many don't have the upper-body conditioning to go very long starting out so they give up. Another popular rehab piece is a machine that looks like a bicycle for your hands - which is what it is.

The Airdyne might be good for recovery too.

If you really can't workout, then you could try caloric restriction as it's easier to cut way back on calories when you aren't working out. This wouldn't improve your conditioning but it could get your weight down which would lower your odds for injury which could eventually get you back on the road to exercise again. I mainly ran and played tennis back when I got PF in the 1990s. I couldn't do either. I did do rowing and tried the elliptical but both weren't that enjoyable compared to what I wanted to do.
Thanks for your reply. The airdyne set me back a few weeks and made my pf worse because you're putting pressure into the pedal as you move your feet, but I will certainly look into the rowing and the bicycle for your hands. As for caloric restriction, I haven't purposely changed my diet but my appetite has of course decreased and I've lost about 7-8 pounds.
 

movdqa

Talk Tennis Guru
I normally bicycle (haven't done so in a long time) using the balls of my feet for the pushing on the downstroke and the top of the forefoot on the upstroke. My bicycle has toe-clips so you can exert force on the upstroke. I don't think that you need to use your heel for pedaling but I haven't been on an Airdyne for a long time.
 

sm01

Rookie
How am I supposed to stay in shape? The only cardio I can do is swimming but the only thing I hate more than not working out is swimming. I've swam a few times but because of PF I went from playing 5-6x per week to not working out at all or playing for over 2 months now. I also can't do any pushups or arm exercises or most yoga positions like upward/downward dog because I have a forearm injury that I'm recovering from, so literally all I have is swimming and core work. Any ideas are appreciated.. I just feel the effects now of not working out for over 2 months, my body feels like its shut down.
I'm a bit late to this party, but I saw no mention whether you have tried taping your feet. I have had a few bouts of PF and was able to play a fair amount of tennis by taping my foot. There are several youtube videos for it, and if you tape and use a footbed like the sole or superfeet you should be able to play tennis and cylce, just not have smooth, fast movements on the court.

Basically the technique is several tape strips heel to ball of foot in a fan pattern, with wraps around the ball and the heel to secure.
 

Ronaldo

Bionic Poster
Thanks for your reply. The airdyne set me back a few weeks and made my pf worse because you're putting pressure into the pedal as you move your feet, but I will certainly look into the rowing and the bicycle for your hands. As for caloric restriction, I haven't purposely changed my diet but my appetite has of course decreased and I've lost about 7-8 pounds.
Use the Airdyne just for your upper body. Can stand behind the seat and use the handles.
 

Noisy Ninja

Semi-Pro
I've been demoing Sole insoles for the past couple weeks in my tennis shoes (Asics GR6). Previously, I've used Superfeet insoles (green). I was curious to find out if the Sole insoles were an improvement over the Superfeet insoles. I've been wearing Superfeet insoles for about five (5) years now ever since I developed plantar fasciitis; the Superfeet insoles definitely alleviated the excruciating pain and I've been using them religiously ever since. However, I still experience mild achilles tendon tightness and soreness after playing tennis and was motivated to try an alternative product that might be better. James (Qubax on TW Forum) was kind enough to set up a fellow Canadian (and his wife) with a demo of the Sole insoles. After a couple weeks wearing the Sole insoles while playing tennis 4-5 times a week (both singles & doubles)...I'm very pleased and convinced that the Sole insoles are a noticeable improvement over the Superfeet insoles. I'm experiencing a lot less achilles tendon soreness. My wife (who suffers from severe plantar fasciitis) has noticed noticeable reduction in her symptoms (especially in the morning).
My first impression of the Sole insoles is that it seems to be made of much high quality material than the Superfeet green insoles. It just seems like it will last a longer and retain it's ability to provide support for a long time. The Sole insoles also have a more pronounce cup for the heel that allows the heel to sit more planted in the insole and accentuate the arch support. The cost of the Superfeet insoles is about $20 in my parts whereas the Sole insoles cost $45-$50. Based on my experience to date...I think the higher price of the Sole insoles is substantiated. It's noticeably better in design, quality, and material. I suspect that the Sole insoles will last much longer than the Superfeet green insoles (which I typically have to replace every 1.5 years).
Anyhow, special thanks for James for taking the time to answer all my questions concerning the Sole insoles and his generosity in sending me demo insoles for both my wife and I to try out. I'm definitely convinced that the Sole insoles is a top notch product and high recommend them for anyone who is suffering from plantar fasciitis. Please note that I do not have any affiliation with Sole insoles and chanced upon their product when reading this thread concerning plantar fasciitis. I was happy with the Superfeet but felt there is always room for improvement. As it worked out, James kindly facilitated a demo and I can attest that the Sole insoles are definitely superior to the Superfeet insoles I've been using for the past 5 years.
 

movdqa

Talk Tennis Guru
I've been demoing Sole insoles for the past couple weeks in my tennis shoes (Asics GR6). Previously, I've used Superfeet insoles (green). I was curious to find out if the Sole insoles were an improvement over the Superfeet insoles. I've been wearing Superfeet insoles for about five (5) years now ever since I developed plantar fasciitis; the Superfeet insoles definitely alleviated the excruciating pain and I've been using them religiously ever since. However, I still experience mild achilles tendon tightness and soreness after playing tennis and was motivated to try an alternative product that might be better. James (Qubax on TW Forum) was kind enough to set up a fellow Canadian (and his wife) with a demo of the Sole insoles. After a couple weeks wearing the Sole insoles while playing tennis 4-5 times a week (both singles & doubles)...I'm very pleased and convinced that the Sole insoles are a noticeable improvement over the Superfeet insoles. I'm experiencing a lot less achilles tendon soreness. My wife (who suffers from severe plantar fasciitis) has noticed noticeable reduction in her symptoms (especially in the morning).
My first impression of the Sole insoles is that it seems to be made of much high quality material than the Superfeet green insoles. It just seems like it will last a longer and retain it's ability to provide support for a long time. The Sole insoles also have a more pronounce cup for the heel that allows the heel to sit more planted in the insole and accentuate the arch support. The cost of the Superfeet insoles is about $20 in my parts whereas the Sole insoles cost $45-$50. Based on my experience to date...I think the higher price of the Sole insoles is substantiated. It's noticeably better in design, quality, and material. I suspect that the Sole insoles will last much longer than the Superfeet green insoles (which I typically have to replace every 1.5 years).
Anyhow, special thanks for James for taking the time to answer all my questions concerning the Sole insoles and his generosity in sending me demo insoles for both my wife and I to try out. I'm definitely convinced that the Sole insoles is a top notch product and high recommend them for anyone who is suffering from plantar fasciitis. Please note that I do not have any affiliation with Sole insoles and chanced upon their product when reading this thread concerning plantar fasciitis. I was happy with the Superfeet but felt there is always room for improvement. As it worked out, James kindly facilitated a demo and I can attest that the Sole insoles are definitely superior to the Superfeet insoles I've been using for the past 5 years.

The New Balance Ultra-Arch Insoles are $40 - $45 so these products may be in a different class of product for cushioning.
 

Marius_Hancu

Talk Tennis Guru
Make sure your shoes are flexible in the soles in the right area: Barricades are good for me (Novak's versions and later, type 13)
See the test here -- mandatory
Use Spenco full-sole inserts ($30, with gel in the heel are best)
That cured me a long time ago, after one year of excruciating pain caused by inflexible NB800s. Switched to Sampras's Nike Air Oscillates, amazing shoes, not in production any more. Saved me.
 
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Ronaldo

Bionic Poster
Make sure your shoes are flexible in the soles in the right area: Barricades are good for me (Novak's versions and later)
See the test here
Use Spenco full-sole inserts ($30, with gel in the heel are best)
That cured me a long time ago, after one year of excruciating pain caused by inflexible NB800s. Switched to Sampras's Nike Air Oscillates, amazing shoes, not in production any more. Saved me.
Played on Har-tru and ditched the NB 800. Wore out so many pairs of the NB CT 790 that with a lifetime warranty NB sent the 800. Musta got tired of replacing shoes so sent the solution for free. Stuck with the Adidas Feathers till they were discontinued. Used custom carbon insoles till breaking two pair. Like playing on a billiard table barefoot.
 
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