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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation caused by an over stretching of the plantar fascia tissues in the foot. The plantar fasci is a bundle of fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting from the heel bone and extending to the front of the foot. When the Plantar Fascia is over stretched, there is a greater prevalence of plantar fascia, which can cause arch pain, heels spurs and heel pain.Plantar fasciitis can often lead to heel spurs, heel pain and arch pain. The disproportionate amount of stretching could be the result of one of the following conditions:
- A foot with an abnormally high arch
- Flat feet described as an over-pronation when the arch cannot withstand a given amount of weight and collapses
- A non-gradual increase in exercise or physical activity
- Excess weight bearing on the feet, generally as the result of pregnancy or obesity
- Shoes that do not provide the proper arch support
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include pain around the outside of the feet where the arch and heel connect. The pain is often worse when waking up or after long periods of inactivity, because while inactive plantar fascia reverts back to its original form. As the e day goes on the heel is once again unnaturally stretched, and the tenderness often subsides.
The solution to treatment of this foot ailment is discovering the cause of the excessive elongation of the plantar fascia. Orthotic devices may help in cases where the plantar fasciitis is due to flat feet (over-pronation). An orthotic with a longitudinal arch support and rear foot posting can allow for formal extending and contracting of the plantar fascia and promote healing.
If you have abnormally high arches, which contributes to plantar fasciitis, to obtain a quality cushion for the heels of the foot for absorbing some of the pressure on your heels when they come in contact with the ground. Wear proper foot wear to relieve some of that pressure on the feet.
Other conservative measures involve physical therapy, stretching, night splints, cushioned heels for the shoes and heel cups to ease the weight pressure on the feet.
