Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick tissues (the plantar fascia) on the bottom of your foot become inflamed. The tissue connecting the bone in the heel to the toes creates the arch and is what causes the pain. The place your foot will hurt the most is your heel. Here are some of the most common causes and symptoms of plantar fasciitis.
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
– Your feet roll inward when you walk. Uneven pressure on your feet as you walk often causes foot pain.
– Your arches are too high or nonexistent, decreasing the amount of support you receive as you walk.
– You spend a lot of time on your feet, putting extra pressure on the muscles and bones.
– You are overweight. This puts extra stress on your the muscles and joints in your legs and feet.
Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
– Pain in the heel or sole of your foot.
– Stiffness, particularly in the softer tissues of your instep.
– Throbbing in your heel or instep.
– The pain or discomfort only occurs in one foot.
– A stabbing feeling in the foot.
– The pain or discomfort develops gradually and worsens over time.
Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
If you think you feel any of the above symptoms you should check to see if you have plantar fasciitis. The pain could get increasingly worse if you ignore it for too long. If you cannot ease the pain with heat and cold packs or exercise and stretching than you should see a doctor. Possible medical treatments of plantar fasciitis include stretching, surgery, or medication.
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