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    Barefoot Walking With Plantar Fasciitis – Good or Bad?

    When it comes to going barefoot with plantar fasciitis, there are differences of opinion on whether it is good for the condition and can help, or bad for the condition and will make things worse. So is going barefoot with plantar fasciitis good or bad? Every case of Plantar Fasciitis differs with each individual, however, the general rule about going barefoot with plantar fasciitis is not to do it until your condition has improved to the point where you are pain free. At this stage, you can begin going barefoot to help strengthen the plantar fascia. There are exceptions to this general rule, and we will look more in depth…

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    How Being Overweight or Obese Affects Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar Fasciitis affects 1 in 10 people at some point during their lives. It has been proven that being overweight or obese can increase your risk of developing the condition. [Source]   There are many reasons why a person may be overweight such as diet, inactivity, pregnancy, illness, medication side effects, mobility issues, just to name a few. Whatever the reason, the added weight is going to impact on your condition and will need to be addressed in some way, if you are to recover and eliminate the pain. Why does being overweight or obese increase your chances of developing plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia tissue runs along the base…

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    Plantar Fasciitis Foot Orthotics Explained

    So you keep reading about foot orthotic inserts, orthotic shoes, orthotic this and orthotic that, but you’re not really sure what they are. Well, we aim to put that right for you. By the time you reach the end of this article, you should have a much better understanding of all the foot orthotic options available for plantar fasciitis, and how each one works.   So what are foot orthotics? Foot orthotics are products that are built into, or inserted into shoes, to support the foot. The orthotics can be custom made, or bought ‘over the counter’, and will help alleviate pressure on the sensitive areas of the foot, thereby…

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    Why Does Plantar Fasciitis Hurt More In The Morning

    The plantar fascia tissue runs along the base of your foot from the heel bone to the toes. This tissue acts like a shock absorber when your weight is applied to the foot. When the plantar fascia is put under too much stress, it becomes weak and easily damaged. Small areas of the tissue can tear open and become inflammed. This leads to a condition known as Plantar Fasciitis. Most people suffering with plantar fasciitis will experience the most intense pain first thing in the morning after waking up. Why does plantar fasciitis hurt more in the morning? During the night as you sleep, the plantar fascia contracts and the…

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    Will Plantar Fasciitis Go Away On Its Own?

    Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that is caused by the plantar fascia tissue, that runs along the base of the foot, becoming damaged and imflammed. Many people ask whether the condition will get better without intervention. So will Plantar Fasciitis go away on its own? Yes, in some cases, plantar fasciitis will go away on its own, provided the planter fascia is given adequate time to rest and heal. This is more likely in the very early stages of plantar fasciitis, when the damage to the plantar fascia is minimal. There can be consequences to allowing plantar fasciitis to heal on its own such as: Increasing pain as time goes…

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    Is It Plantar Fasciitis or Plantar Fascia Rupture?

    Do you know the difference between Plantar Fasciitis and a Plantar Fascia Rupture? There are many different types of foot pain and it can be overwhelming trying to decipher what you may have, based on the symptoms you have entered into Dr Google. Here we will address both conditions and the differences between them. Hopefully the information provided will allow you to be a little more informed to decide whether you are indeed suffering from Plantar Fasciitis or a Plantar Fascia Rupture. What is Plantar Fasciitiis? Plantar Fasciitis occurs when the Plantar Fascia ligamnent that runs along the underside of the foot to help support the arch, becomes damaged and…

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    Eliminate The Constant Pain Of Plantar Fasciitis

    Most people who suffer from Plantar Fasciitis find themselves on an endless merrygoround of standing up in the morning to extreme foot pain.  The pain subsides after walking for a few minutes and then very little pain is felt throughout the rest of the day. The person goes to bed and when they wake the following morning, the continuous cycle of Plantar Fasciitis pain starts all over again. Those people often find themselves asking the following question. How do I get rid of the constant pain of Plantar Fasciitis? During a period of sleep or rest, your body will begin to repair the damage to your plantar fascia. To eliminate…