Plantar Fasciitis Causing You Pain? What You Can Do
by Linda Lopez
Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition in which the tissue that runs from the toe to the heel becomes inflamed. The pain you feel from this condition is usually felt once you are at rest, or first thing in the morning when you take those first few steps. You may not feel the pain when you are moving, only when at rest. If you have this pain in your foot, it is more than likely caused by plantar fasciitis. The cause of this condition could be due to a number of reasons, including being overweight, wearing improperly fitting shoes, and other foot conditions. If you have plantar fasciitis, there are things you can do. Read on for information to help you.
Wear Supportive Shoes
Wear shoes that support your arches and the sides of your feet as well. You want enough support for the heels of your feet as well. Be sure that your shoes fit your feet and that you don't feel as though your feet slide in your shoes and that they do not rub inside the shoes either. If your shoes are too large, you may try to grip your toes in order to keep your shoes on. This can cause you foot pain. If they are too small, the rubbing inside the shoes can also cause you pain. You need to wear shoes that fit your feet properly and offer support for your entire foot.
Wear Supportive Socks Or Tape
Socks that offer some support for your arches and heels can also help. There are socks that can offer this type of support for your feet and help treat your plantar fasciitis. You can talk to your podiatrist about these socks, or even kinesiology tape to help support your feet as well. Use the tape on the arch and heel of your foot to support the band of tissue in the foot and prevent pain.
Stretch Your Feet
Stretching your feet can help you with plantar fasciitis pain. The thick band of tissue may need to be stretched more often to prevent inflammation. If you don't stretch your feet often enough, you could end up with this type of pain, or you could have other issues as well. Stretch your feet daily by flexing your feet and using your toes to pick up small items such as a hand towel. Stretching your feet can also strengthen the muscles and ligaments in your feet to prevent injuries.
If you have plantar fasciitis, you should seek treatment from a podiatrist. To help treat the pain and prevent pain, use the information above to help you.
For more information on plantar fasciitis treatment, contact a doctor near you.
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Your feet might not seem like an important part of your personal health and wellness routine, but you would be hard-pressed to work out without them. Unfortunately, many people overlook their foot health, only to end up suffering from debilitating bunions and painful ingrown toenails. A few years ago, I ignored a cut on my foot which eventually turned into a full-blown infection. After a near-amputation, I realized that I needed to start focusing on my whole body. I know that if you can start focusing on your foot health, you can avoid troubling conditions so that you can enjoy your life.