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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8 Most Common Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
Although it is more common for plantar fasciitis to appear in people over 40 years old, the condition can actually appear in people much younger. So what can cause Plantar Fasciitis? Here are a list of 8 of the most common causes of Plantar Fasciitis: Fallen or high arches Being overweight Wearing worn or non supportive footwear Patrticipating in high impact sports Long periods spent on feet Other medical conditions Pregnancy Age We will now look deeper into each of these causes of plantar fasciitis, and how to manage the risks involved with each cause. Fallen or High Arches Having fallen or high arches can considerably increaser your chances of…
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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…
