Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a common yet painful condition of the foot around the heal and bottom of your foot.
It is caused by inflammation of the fascia the muscle, bones and nerves in your foot.
What is Fascia?
Fascia is a thin connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel bone, nerve, fibre and muscle in place. The tissue provides structure and support, is tough and inelastic.
The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue, which runs from the heel to the base of the toes. It provides support to the arch and helps the foot work properly, spreading your weight through your foot helping us walk, run and stand.
Plantar Fasciitis can make it difficult and painful to use your foot properly, particularly just after you ahve been resting. The pain improves when your foot is active but returns soon after you stop.
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis:
Sudden increase in the amount of activity you do.
Being on your feet for too long
Exercising on hard surfaces
Over stretching the sole of your foot.
Being overweight - it increases the strain on your foot.
An injury or weakness in the ankle.
High or low arches
Ageing, more common in people over 40
Flat unsupportive shoes
Tightness of the calf muscle
Here is some information self help information that may help to ease your discomfort.
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