Plantar fasciitis is the biggest cause of heel pain.
What is the Plantar Fascia
It is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue on the bottom surface of the calcaneus (heel bone) and extending along the sole of the foot. This fascia prevents over fattening of your normal arch of your foot. Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of this connective tissue
Risk Factors
You are more likely to develop this condition if you are:
Active - Repetitive excessive stress. ie. Running, ballet dancing and aerobics.
Overweight/Pregnancy - Carrying around extra weight increases the strain and stress on your plantar fascia..
On your feet – Jobs that require prolonged standing/ excessive walking ie factory workers, teachers and waitresses.
Flat Feet or High Foot Arches – Changes in the arch of your foot changes the shock absorption ability and can stretch and strain the plantar fascia.
Incorrect Footwear - Wearing shoes with poor support.
Weakness in Foot Arch Muscles.
Can It Be Treated
The good news is that it is reversible and very successfully treated.
-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (corticosteroid).
-correct your foot and leg biomechanics
-Physiotherapy
-foot devices such as orthotics.
STAY ACTIVE
3 comments:
if you have this kind of problem consult your physiotherapist and you will recover soon.
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This can be cured by proper physiotherapy sessions.
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RECOVERY TIME DIFFERS ACCORDING TO SEVERITY, PATIENT COMPLIANCE AND ADEQUATE PHYSIO. MAY TAKE 3 TO 6 SESSIONS TO YIELD FANTASTIC LONG LASTING RESULTS. AGAIN, THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS AND TAKING TIME TO READ MY POSTS, MUCH APPRECIATED
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