• Plantar Fasciitis Help

    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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    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…

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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…