How to treat the pain associated with plantar fasciitis

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Content 1. How to Treat the Pain Associated With Plantar | Fasciitis 2. Three Things You Can Do to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis 3. What Are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis? 4. 5 Ways You Might Be Making Your Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain Symptoms Worse 5. Revolutionary Shoe Technologies Are Transforming the Lives of Those Suffering From Plantar Fasciitis

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1. How to Treat the Pain Associated With Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the thick, fibrous band of tissue (''fascia'') that reaches from the heel to the toes. This fascia is responsible for supporting the muscles and arch of the foot. The plantar fascia is made of three distinct parts: medial, central, and lateral bands. The central band is the thickest and strongest and is most likely involved in plantar fasciitis pain. Tiny tears are created on the surface of the fascia when it's stretched too far causing inflammation and pain. In addition to inflammation and pain, the stress on the muscles and ligaments from plantar fasciitis can cause heel spurs. There isn't a single treatment for plantar fasciitis, but physical therapy utilizes several tools which can alleviate the pain and inflammation. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< Plantar Fasciitis accounts for about 10% of runner related injuries and is more likely to affect women than men. Because of the high incidence rate of plantar fasciitis in runners, the primary cause is believed to be microtrauma from repeated stress. In normal function, the plantar fascia acts as a shock absorber and support for the arch of the foot. While walking or moving, the plantar fascia is like a spring that simultaneously conserves energy and provides propulsion. Tension increases while the foot is on the ground and is then released during toe-off to help with acceleration. 5 Modalities to Treat the Pain of Plantar Fasciitis 1. Kinesio Tape: Evidence has shown using Kinesio tape is effective alleviating pain and promoting the healing process. The Kinesio tape


provides support for the arch allowing the foot to relax, which relieves pressure and the fascia and reduces inflammation. 2. Cold Compression Therapy: Cold compression therapy combines the benefits of ice which helps decrease pain along with compression which helps decrease edema and swelling. Cold compression therapy is useful when treating acute pain from plantar fasciitis, particularly following any stretching done to the foot during a physical therapy session. 3. Ultrasound Therapy: Using sound waves ultrasound therapy stimulates the tissue beneath the skin's surface. The heating effect of ultrasound therapy aids in increasing blood flow in the plantar fascia which helps reduce swelling and edema, leading to a reduction in pain. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< 4. Low Level Laser Therapy: Laser therapy applies light (red and infrared) over the plantar fascia. Laser therapy converts light into biochemical energy, which initiates tissue repair in the cells. Additionally the stimulation created by the laser helps reduce pain and decrease inflammation. 5. Therapeutic Stretching: Once the acute pain of plantar fasciitis has been addressed, it becomes important to stretch the calves and feet in order to relieve the pressure on the plantar fascia. Another one of the primary populations affected by this ailment are those who are overweight. The pain caused by plantar fasciitis makes it difficult for this population to exercise making a cycle of not enough movement but being stopped by prohibitive pain. It's important for people experiencing symptoms for longer than a week


to seek treatment from a physical therapist in order to reduce down time and increase the ability to return to normal activities. For more information about popular physical therapy modalities please visit

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2. Three Things You Can Do to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a painful injury. More than anything, though, it's just plain annoying. This is particularly true if you're an athlete. Whether you're a runner, a dancer or an aerobics teacher, this condition has the potential to prevent you from doing what you love. Luckily for all of us, it is a fairly preventable injury. In this article, we'll look at a few things you can do to prevent the onset of plantar fasciitis. Before doing so though, here's a quick overview of what exactly plantar fasciitis is. This condition affects the tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot known as the plantar fascia. It stretches from the heel to the toes and works with the rest of your foot to support the weight of your entire body. It also expands and contracts with each step you take, keeping your gait consistent. This is all good because the plantar fascia is very flexible. Problems occur, though, when this bit of tissue is overstretched. Small tears find their way into the tissue which causes painful inflammation called plantar fasciitis. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< How To Prevent Plantar Fasciitis The first thing you need to do to avoid getting this condition is to get a good pair of shoes. They don't have to be specifically designed plantar fasciitis shoes or anything. You just need to make sure that the set of kicks you buy have a few things going for them. The first, and most important, thing is support. Nothing is worse for your feet than those old pair of running shoes that have holes in the sole. You need support and padding that ensures your foot stays comfortably


arched at all times. An arched foot is far less likely to tear than one that sits flat in a shoe. You also want to make sure the shoe fits you too. A shoe that isn't the right size can really encourage plantar fasciitis to set in. This, again, is directly related to the arch of your foot. You want your foot to sit comfortably inside the contour of the shoe's sole. If it doesn't, even the most supportive shoe in the world is useless to you. Stretching is the second way one can prevent plantar fasciitis. As discussed in the intro, this condition is caused by small tears in the plantar fascia. By stretching this tissue and the muscle groups around it, you prepare this part of your body for the contracting and expanding that it's going to see on a day to day basis. Basic calf and lower leg stretches will usually be enough to help prevent this injury. You can do these stretches a couple times a day. I find that mornings, evenings and prior to exercise are the most natural times. Speaking of exercise, here's another way to prevent this injury - keep fit! It's a well known fact that obese people tend to suffer from plantar fasciitis. This is simply because their plantar fascia is put under more stress than a healthy person's. If you're in this situation, don't worry. There are plenty of low impact sports you can participate in to get your weight down. Swimming is probably the most popular one as it puts virtually no pressure at all on your feet. Once you're firm, fit and healthy, you can switch to a more demanding activity like jogging.

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3. What Are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis? Heel pain is the classic symptom of plantar fasciitis, and is usually experienced by every sufferer, as it is the heel which is most commonly affected; where the plantar fascia joins the calcaneus. Heel pain usually intensifies right after you wake up and take the first few steps, or after you take a short rest from your activity. This is because the plantar fascia tissue shortens and tightens when at rest. As soon as you get up again, you immediately put weight on the plantar fascia and it is forced to rapidly lengthen and stretch. As a result, it can produce micro tears which are the cause of agonizing pain in many cases. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< When your foot warms up, the pain lessens. However, it is possible to reduce the primary pain as well, with a little help from some moderate foot exercises before you get up. One of the easiest stretches which can be done in bed before you get up is with a hand towel. Roll up the towel and position it under the foot, and hold onto both ends. If you gently pull to increase the tension, this will help to pull up the arch and stretch the plantar facia. Stretch and relax a few times, and when you take your first few steps they should be relatively pain free. Alternatively, if you wear a plantar fasciitis splint throughout the night,m the plantar fascia will be kept in a stretched state and morning foot pain will become a thing of the past. The condition usually occurs in only one foot, but there are some cases where somebody might get it in both feet. This makes walking next to impossible, and bilateral plantar fasciitis usually starts in one foot, and them moves to the second foot due to adopting an irregular walking gait because of the pain.


The pain is regularly located under the heel; however, at times it is possible that you feel arch pain too. Pain can also occur along the outside border of the heel, which is caused either by altering the way you walk in an effort to relieve the pain, or by the high impact of the foot on the outer edges. The pain usually advances in a gradual way, while the heel's underside may become red, swollen and tender. If you stretch or softly press on the plantar fascia, it might be painful. In addition, if you stand on your toes or climb up steps, the pain can be aggravated. People suffering from plantar fasciitis will often experience heel spurs as well. However, heel spurs may not be one of the symptoms, as they also occur in people without plantar fasciitis. Heel spurs are bone spurs which form on the heel bone. They can dig into the fascia and cause irritation. There is some debate as to whether heel spurs are caused by this condition or cause it. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< There are numerous treatment options that a doctor can recommend. Each patient should consider them all at least 1 year before opting for surgery. Actually, consistent treatment helps curing the symptoms in less than six to twelve months in most cases. In case you experience any of the plantar fasciitis symptoms mentioned above, it's vital that you go see your physician straightaway. Plantar fasciitis that is not cured can become chronic and even harder to treat. Your physician can also test you for other foot conditions, such as fat pad necrosis or Achilles tendonitis; just to be sure you're okay. It is important for you to know that tarsal tunnel syndrome is also a foot condition that causes similar symptoms to plantar fasciitis,


which is why it is important to get a proper diagnosis, since the treatment options are quite different.

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4. 5 Ways You Might Be Making Your Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain Symptoms Worse Plantar fasciitis is a fairly common condition that can affect one out of ten people. Although there are many factors that can cause plantar fasciitis, the most common is stress due to overuse. The condition is felt as stabbing pain as you take the first steps out of bed in the morning. Unknowingly, there may be things that you do that make your plantar fasciitis worse. Read on to find out the 5 most neglected factors contributing to plantar fasciitis symptoms. 1.Walking or running barefoot especially on hard surfaces or concrete floors can make plantar fasciitis symptoms worse. This is especially true for people who either have flat feet or high arches. Being on your feet means that the fat pads on your feet become the only protection against the hard ground. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< 2.Wearing flat shoes or sandals is another factor that can aggravate the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Without adequate arch support, the band of tissue along the bottom of your heels is open to excessive straining, leading to heel pain. 3.Being regularly active in high impact exercise and extreme sports are both contributing factors for the development of plantar fasciitis heel pain. Stair climbing, step aerobics, basketball, tennis, hiking, and long distance running are some of these activities. 4.If you are overweight, this adds pressure on the tissues and tendons of the feet. This not only puts you at increased risk for plantar fasciitis but also to ankle injuries and tendonitis. Shed off


those extra pounds to prevent the development of small tears in the plantar fascia which can eventually lead to chronic fasciitis. 5.Any sudden increase in duration or intensity of exercise can contribute to worsening of fasciitis symptoms. Be sure to warm up before any activity or sport and cool down afterwards. To relieve pain, ice packs applied over the area can help. NSAIDs or non steroidal anti inflammatory medications can help control pain and inflammation. Make sure that you wear proper footwear and shoes with adequate support. Invest in shoes with proper cushioning and make it a point to replace your shoes even before they are fully worn out. This is to ensure maximum support for your heels. For heel pain that does not resolve with the usual treatment methods, surgery to relieve plantar fasciitis if often the last option. A modern nonsurgical approach to managing chronic heel pain is ESWT or extracorporeal shockwave therapy. With shock wave therapy, the risks associated with surgery are eliminated such as risk for infection, nerve injury, and anesthesia related complications.

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5. Revolutionary Shoe Technologies Are Transforming the Lives of Those Suffering From Plantar Fasciitis Primitive ancestors had one basic need, to protect their feet. So they invented shoes. What's crazy is the most fundamental aspect of shoes has not changed. Shoes are flat inside, yet the human foot is not flat. Fortunately, for thousands of years humans were walking on natural surfaces that conformed to their feet. The industrial revolution brought about much advancement. One of those advancements included pavement and concrete all over. In addition, the hardwood floors, marble, and other flat surfaces exist. This results in hard, flat surfaces that the human body and foot have not evolved to. How do we know the human foot has not evolved to these flat surfaces? Because the human foot is still curved and contoured. The human foot is not flat. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< As a result, for those suffering from plantar fasciitis pain, if they continue wearing flat shoes, their pain will most likely persist. Best Plantar Fasciitis Shoes Shoe technologies have made powerful advancements. The best shoes for plantar fasciitis are shoes help nature adapt to ones feet. Revolutionary technologies for shoes are allowing the human foot to do its job serving the most fundamental of purposes. This purpose is to be a solid foundation for the rest of the body. As a result, these shoes are literally transforming the lives of those suffering from heel pain.


How to find the best shoes for plantar fasciitis: 1.Support as Nature Intended - Modern medicine knows that shoes that don't properly support the foot can lead to foot complications such as plantar pain. The best shoes will include an orthotic type support that cups the heel and supports the arch. Since most of the pain begins in the heel, it's important to properly support the heel. 2.Rocker Sole - The best plantar fasciitis shoes provide for a more natural walking stride. In order to do so, the shoes need to have a rocker shape to allow the heel to land softly and naturally transition to mid-stance and toe-off. This can make walking, particularly with fasciitis more bearable. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< 3.Incredibly Versatile Styling - The best shoes for plantar fasciitis will have versatile styling that doesn't look frumpy. The best plantar fasciitis shoes range from a casual aesthetic to a sporty look. They are anything but orthopedic, and they are designed to perform just as well on the trail as they do on a trip. Ultimately, unique technology sets apart the best plantar fasciitis shoes. Nature made the human foot to work perfectly with the rest of your body. Part of this perfection is the fat pad nature placed right below the heel bone. This fat pad is nature's way to cushion every step. The problem is all the flat surfaces in the modern world flatten and smash this fat pad. Most footwear is flat. Which means footwear flattens and smashes this fat pad too. As a result, it's critical to find better shoes with more support, and less flatness. As reported by Wired magazine, supportive shoes can be an excellent way to improve foot health.


Finding plantar fasciitis shoes with better, orthotic quality support will lead to the best solution for eliminating plantar pain.

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