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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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…
