What To Know
- Ginger Zee revealed she is undergoing treatment for an important health issue.
- Fans sent Zee their well-wishes and shared their similar health experiences.
- The Good Morning America host recently opened up about her surprising wardrobe choices on the show.
Ginger Zee has been using her downtime from Good Morning America to deal with an important health issue.
The meteorologist shared a photo from what appeared to be a doctor’s office on Instagram on Wednesday, August 12, revealing that she was receiving care for plantar fasciitis. “Getting some treatment for plantar fasciitis because my goodness that little tendon is a stinker,” she captioned the upload. “I do have insoles, I am stretching and rolling and doing all the things, but now adding magnets and sound waves because I GOT DESPERATE.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and occurs when tissue on the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed or irritated. As a result, people can experience sharp heel pain that fades with movement.
Fans sent their well-wishes to Zee in the post’s comments and shared similar foot pain experiences and recovery tips. “Been there and it’s awful and I threw it alllll at it as well … the zapping electric thing, red light, PT… and after 6 months or so … poof, it’s f’ing gone! Wthhhhhhh,” one person wrote. Another added, “Birks all summer and Birkenstock boots and Dansko all winter. Lol. Good luck.”
Someone else stated, “I had plantar fasciitis for almost a year… very painful. I used a foot ice pack, stretching with a spiky ball, foot exercises, cortisone injection (once), and purchased Oofos slides and Hoka sneakers. No flat shoes or walking barefoot. Hope you get better soon.” A different person posted, “It’s painful! Yoga and cortisone shots helped me. Good luck finding what works for you!”
Zee shared the same photo via Facebook on Wednesday, writing, “Trying magnets and sound waves for plantar fasciitis cause the pain was BAD — anyone else have plantar? Wild how it just shows up one day, huh?”
Underneath the post, one commenter shared, “I developed PF a few years back. My physician told me I needed more support from my shoes. I also started using ankle sleeves that say they relieve the pain and provide arch support. I haven’t had an issue in over 4 years. Hope you find similar relief.” Another said, “Birkenstocks! After exercise, a shot in my heel, Birkenstocks was the only thing that helped. Those heels you wear don’t help your issue!! Good luck!”
A separate person wrote, “Ohhhhh, nothing worse than the first steps in the morning! Roll your arch on a tennis ball, several times a day, always shoes with the best arches! No flats or heels!” Another stated, “Yes. I understand completely. I found that doing exercises with your feet will alleviate the onset of pain after the pain is well managed. Also, proper shoes are key. Heels are not ideal. Feel better soon, Ginger!”
As several fans pointed out in their comments, Zee frequently wears heels on GMA. Last month, Zee shared a surprising fact about her wardrobe on the ABC morning show.
“If you think data and facts about heat get people all worked up… imagine their disdain when I emphasize my anti-consumerism practice of going 4+ years without buying new clothing,” she captioned an Instagram photo collage of herself sporting the same yellow dress on the show over the years. “Dress today is an oldie but a goodie I’ve had for at least 8 years. #nonewclothes.”
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