You may not be aware, but what you eat can have a dramatic affect on just how quicky you recover from Plantar Fasciitis. So how does diet affect Plantar Fasciitis? Many foods contain natural anti-inflammatory properties that can lower inflammation within the body. Equally, many other foods are known to exasperate the inflammation. We will now look in greater detail at why you should try to increase the types of food that will help, and eliminate those that don’t. How can food make a difference to my Plantar Fasciitis? Hundreds of years ago, before modern medicine came along, healers relied on using herbs and spices to heal the ailments of…
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Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis During Pregnancy
The miracle of childbirth is a wonderful thing, however it is not without its share of pain and suffering. As a woman progresses through the different stages of her pregnancy, her body will change in many ways, and those changes can sometimes bring ailments such as plantar fasciitis. Why do pregnant women get plantar fasciits? In pregnant women, higher doses of the relaxin hormone are naturally released. This hormone softens the ligaments within the body, including the plantar fascia. Due to the added weight during pregnancy, the plantar fascia is put under greater strain, and can become damaged and inflammed. Below we will look in more depth at the contributing…
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Can I Run When Suffering With Plantar Fasciitis
The short answer to this question is YES However, every case of Plantar Fasciitis is different, and you need to evaluate whether running could end up aggrevating or worstening your condition. When deciding whether or not you can safely run when suffering with plantar fasciitis, there are some main points you need to consider prior to deciding to run. How severe is the pain you are suffering Are you an experienced runner or beginner Why are you running How often do you intend to run. How far do you intend to run. Do you have the correct footwear to support your running. Do you have a plan in place to…
