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Plantar Fasciitis - A Foot Pain
Like No Other
by Jeff Foster
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain seen
by orthopedic physicians today and once you experience the unique
pain of plantar fasciitis you will never forget it.
Affecting both men and women, plantar
fasciitis is a condition of the plantar fascia which is the broad,
flat, ligament-like band that runs along the bottom of the foot
connecting the bottom of the heel to the toes. The purpose of
this band is to support the arch of the foot. When the plantar
fascia becomes strained or swollen or inflamed then plantar fasciitis
and the heel pain it brings along with it develops.
Plantar fasciitis is commonly seen in people who exercise heavily,
particularly runners and employees who have jobs requiring quite
a bit of walking or standing, especially if those jobs take place
on hard surfaces. Others who may be at higher risk of developing
plantar fasciitis are those who are obese or even those who have
gained weight related to pregnancies.
Plantar fasciitis pain occurs most frequently first thing in
the morning, specifically with the first step out of bed or even
taking that first step after standing in one place for a long
time or with that first step after sitting for a prolonged period
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Most of those suffering with plantar fascitis usually report
some relief from pain following activity, like the plantar fascia
is “loosening up” or even “warming up” but
then the heel pain returns with a vengeance after being up and
on the feet either standing or walking.
Talk about impacting your lifestyle…plantar fasciitis can
certainly do it.
The complete resolution of plantar fasciitis can take a full
year for some patients.
Even a large majority of sufferers report continued pain even
six months after diagnosis. But the good news is that the majority
of sufferers do recover without surgery.
The goal of plantar fascitis treatment is to allow the plantar
fascia to heal, specifically treatment focuses on reducing the
inflammation and pain in the heel, improving the strength and
flexibility of the foot, allowing the small tears in the plantar
fascia to heal, and ultimately get back to your normal life.
Treatment options include night splints, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
medications, cortisone injections into the heel, ice, good shoes,
orthotics, stretching exercises, physical therapy and ultrasound
therapy.
Plantar fascitis is painful and even though conservative, non-surgical
treatments can resolve the pain and inflammation it can take
up to one year for complete resolution of this condition.
Don’t get discouraged, just do the work to get your life
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The Author  |
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For more important information on
sore
feet visit sore-foot-remedies.com where you will find advice
on foot pain causes such as plantar fasciitis, foot corns, and more.
Source: www.isnare.com |
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ARTICLE PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 27, 2008 |
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