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If you’ve suffered from plantar fasciitis<\/span><\/a>, then you know what it entails – the agony of your feet. Caused by a variety of factors, it’s the most frequent cause of heel pain, and there’s nothing fun about it.<\/p>\n Athletes suffer from it. People who stand\u00a0all day suffer from it. People who have put on a few extra pounds suffer from it. The good news? As much as it can hurt, it’s rarely a condition that requires surgery. In fact, only five out of every 100 sufferers<\/a> will require surgery. Even better news is that there are a variety of proven methods for how to treat plantar fasciitis<\/span>.<\/p>\n But, first, some basics:<\/p>\n The ligament that connects your heel bone to your toes is called the plantar fascia. This band of tissue provides arch support. Straining your plantar fascia causes it to become swollen and inflamed and weak; in\u00a0other words, a real pain.<\/p>\n Worse, it only hurts when you stand or walk. It’s also known as ‘jogger’s heel,’ which indicates that it’s not much good for runners, either.<\/p>\n You get out of bed, take a few steps, and your heel instantly barks back at you. Or, the same thing happens after you’ve been sitting for a long time. This is when plantar fasciitis<\/span> is most likely to flare up, but it can also occur after you’ve been standing for a long time, or when you climb stairs. Your foot may hurt more as the day goes on, as well.<\/p>\n As mentioned previously, there are a variety of things that can send you into the painful realm of a plantar fascitis<\/span> sufferer. Here are some of the main causes:<\/p>\n Something to keep in mind:<\/strong> If you have foot pain at night, when you’re less active or not on your feet as much, you may be actually suffering from arthritis, or a nerve problem such as tarsal tunnel syndrome. For the record, the tarsal tunnel houses the nerves, arteries and tendons that provide movement and flexibility in the foot.<\/p>\n Also, plantar fasciitis should not be confused with heel spurs<\/strong>. A heel spur forms on the heel bone, and not everyone has pain with heel spurs. If you have plantar fasciitis, chances are you’re going to feel it.<\/p>\n It never hurts to have numbers to help quantify the issue and here are some interesting tidbits about our not-so-good friend plantar fascitis:<\/p>\n If you haven’t already sought medical treatment, there are some common symptoms of plantar fasciitis, including:<\/p>\n Don’t ignore the condition. In fact, tell yourself – out loud preferably – that, “I will not ignore the symptoms of plantar fasciitis.” Your heels are begging you.<\/p>\n What happens if you do? For starters, the pain can become chronic – which can change the you walk, which can result in injuries to your legs, knees hips and back. Not fun at all.<\/p>\n Here’s something else: Steroid injections and some other treatments (we’ll get into treatment shortly) may cause weakness in the plantar fascia ligament and can potentially cause the ligament to rupture. Nope, not fun.<\/p>\n Another potential complication is the detachment of the plantar fascia, which can cause changes in your foot, and nerve damage.<\/p>\n OK. Enough bad news.<\/p>\n The answer is yes<\/strong>. Even a resounding yes.There are a multitude of ways to treat it, with the caveat that the sooner you seek treatment, the better you’ll be able to avoid the nasty complications listed above. The goals of treatment include relief from pain and inflammation, correcting foot problems such as excessive pronation through improved strength and flexibility, as well as allowing you to comfortably return to your normal activities.<\/p>\n Perhaps the best part of treatment is its high success rate. Most plantar fasciitis sufferers recover completely within a year. Again, the sooner you start (treatment), the faster you’ll heal.<\/p>\n Now for the good stuff. Treatments for plantar fasciitis range anywhere from the simple (rest your feet) to the cutting edge (extracorporeal shock wave therapy). In any case, plantar fasciitis is almost always evaluated and treated without surgery, while responding well to physical medicine and rehabilitation approaches.<\/p>\n Back to the simple. Limit or stop the daily activities that are causing you heel pain (if possible). Limit – again, if possible – how often you run or walk on hard surfaces such as concrete.<\/p>\n Icing your heel can reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Some medical professionals suggest applying ice to the affected area for 20 minutes, three to four times a day.<\/p>\n Commonplace medicines such as Advil or Motrin, or Aleve, are fancifully known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and come in pill and cream form. No matter what you call them, however, they can help.<\/p>\n Let us not undervalue the value of our shoes in the grand scheme of how to treat plantar fasciitis. And did you know that putting on your shoes right out of bed can be helpful? Going barefoot or wearing slippers to kick off the day can aggravate the condition.<\/p>\n That said, wear shoes with good shock absorption and the right arch support for your foot. Make sure they fit correctly (and getting them measured by a professional is a really good place to start). Shoes with well-cushioned soles, as you might expect, are preferable. Here is a list of\u00a0the best shoes for plantar fasciitis\u00a0for both, men and women<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can also try inserts<\/strong>, also know as orthotics,\u00a0to provide extra cushioning for your heel. They’re usually found at many athletic shoe stores (even drugstores, for that matter). Orthotics reduce the symptoms of plantar fasciitis by diminishing and absorbing shock that is normally absorbed by the plantar fascia.\u00a0A hint: Use inserts in both shoes, not just in the one where the foot hurts.<\/p>\n Your doctor may recommend wearing splints at night if other treatments don’t seem to help. A night splint gently stretches the plantar fascia by holding the foot in place with the toes pointed up. The brace is usually adjustable, and you can work with your doctor to find the right angle that provides the best stretch for you.<\/p>\n Or, more specifically, maintain a healthy body weight. Too much weight means too much strain on the plantar fascia.<\/p>\n Sure, they may still feel comfortable, have sentimental value and been with you\u00a0to fitness hell and back, but don’t wear those favorite athletic shoes until there’s no cushioning or support left. Be proactive, and for runners the general rule is to retire those shoes after 500 miles of use. If you must, put the old ones safely away somewhere – unless you’re the type who transitions them into lawn shoes, which probably isn’t all that great for those plantar fascia symptoms either when you think about it.<\/p>\n Having an athletic trainer or physical therapist tape your plantar fascia to decrease the stress on it, can help you better tolerate athletic\/fitness activity. The best taping techniques distribute the force away from the stressed and irritated fascia.<\/p>\n If walking and jogging continues to cause pain in your plantar fascia, then it might be time to switch to something low-impact, like cycling or swimming.<\/p>\nWhat Is Plantar Fascitis<\/span>?<\/h3>\n
When Does It Most Commonly Occur?<\/h3>\n
What Causes Plantar Fascitis<\/span>?<\/h3>\n
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Some Statistics<\/h3>\n
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How Do I Know If I Have It?<\/h3>\n
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What Are Its Potential Complications?<\/h3>\n
Can Plantar Fascitis Be Treated?<\/h3>\n
14 Ways How To Treat Plantar Fasciitis<\/h2>\n
The Basics:<\/h3>\n
1 .Rest Your Feet<\/h4>\n
2. Ice It<\/h4>\n
3. Over-The-Counter-It<\/h4>\n
4. The Shoes<\/h4>\n
5. Use Splints<\/h4>\n
6. Stay Light On Your Feet<\/h4>\n
7. Retire Ye Old Athletic Shoes<\/h4>\n
9. Tape It<\/h4>\n
10. Try Something Else<\/h4>\n
11. Stretches<\/h4>\n