Problems with plantar fasciitus?
November 25, 2010Chances are that you may have read the title and still be none the wiser…
Well, plantar fasciitus is that deep pain you get into the sole of your foot, which is made worse for walking and often can be worse in the morning.
It is caused by an inflammation of a sheet of connective tissue which helps support the arch of your foot. Make no mistake it is really painful, and can cause severe problems for sufferers.
Strain and stress to this band of fibrous tissue can be caused by sudden changes in weight bearing motions during sports activities, a weak flat foot, abnormal pronated conformation, wearing shoes with little or no arch support, extended hours of standing on a hard floors and, sadly for most of us, carrying alittle too much weight.
If you think you are suffering from it you need to get your doc to check it out first. pain in the foot can be a precursor to many things (which I won’t list for fear of scaring you).
Once you are sure that it is an inflammatory problem, then try using a tennis ball rolled under the foot to help gently massage the affected area. Stretch out the bottom of the foot over a step, or telephone directory (actually the only good use for the Yellow Pages in my opinion) and take it a bit easier… see sometimes my advice ticks all the boxes.
Stay healthy, but do it your way
