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So This Is What They Mean by Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms

Like fingerprints, your feet are Unique.

These symptoms may not present themselves in a chest clutching way, making a quick call to get qualified medical advice is always a good idea.

Michael Solberg of the Solberg Center in Dallas, explains in plain words what Plantar Fasciitis is. If you are in Dallas or want to hear more from Michael visit the www.Solberg Center.com. Click the right arrow to hear Michael now...

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain or heel spur. It is due to inflammation of the Plantar Fascia, a thick piece of tissue (think of a rubber band) running from the bottom of the heel to the base of the toes. Laboratory studies show the plantar arch alone returns at least 17 percent of the energy of impact of walking and running during normal forward locomotion.

With this condition, over activity can lead to inflammation of the Plantar fascia (a rubber band stretched beyond normal limits) . The pain is generally centered under the heel; it may be mild at first, but tends to flare up when you take your first steps in the morning. Once your foot limbers up, the pain of Plantar Fasciitis normally decreases, but it may return after long periods of standing or after getting up from a seated position.

Questions to ask yourself to determine if you might have Plantar Fasciitis include;

• Is the pain located on the bottom of your foot around the heel?
• Does it stay in one place or seem to move around?
• Do you feel it worse with the first few steps after a period of rest or in the morning?  
• Does it seem to go away with rest?

Plantar Fasciitis, is a repetitive stress injury which often develops over time or can result from an abnormal event. The fascia can get stressed by:

• Change in normal foot use caused by new physical activity.
• Repetitive motions stressing soft-tissues in the feet and legs.
• Long term standing on hard surfaces.
• Poor muscle balance in the lower leg

One in ten people will suffer from Plantar Fasciitis in his or her life. A survey revealed those who are overweight have a 30% greater chance of reporting heel pain than those who are not overweight. The survey found Plantar Fasciitis no longer reserved for runners and basketball players.

Out of Alignment - similar to a car's tires, proper alignment is required to maintain normal wear and tear to the feet and other parts of the body… like the knees, hips and lower back. If you are out of alignment, like the uneven wear on a car's tires, there is a good opportunity you will end up with problems such as plantar fasciitis, forefoot pain, corns or bunions.

The best indicator of an alignment problem are the heels and soles of your favorite shoes. Uneven wear indicates an alignment problem. Realignment, bringing your feet back to their natural position, will reduce pain and begin to heal your Plantar Fascia injury. Doctor recommended HTP inserts offer a better than 98% success rate. HTP pads redistribute the heels natural fat pad to immediately improve the condition and quickly relieve pain.

Plantar Fascitis is a common injury for people who are steadily on their feet, such as nurses, teachers, waiters and elevator repairmen. People who participate in foot-stressing activities such as aerobics, volleyball, running, basketball, and tennis are also highly susceptible to this problem.

People with other foot conditions, especially Pes Planus (flat feet) and/or over-pronation, are most susceptible to Plantar Fascitis, although other factors can come into play.

Pronation is the inward (medial) roll of the foot and in particular the heel and arch which occurs naturally at the heel strike as a cushioning mechanism. Overpronation is when the feet roll inward too much. Supination, also known as underpronation, is the opposite to pronation where the feet don't roll inward enough. Wearing the wrong type of shoe will lead to painful shins and joints, or even injury.

How do I find out if I pronate? It is easy to find out if you're a pronator or supinator - look at your shoes! A pronator's outer soles wear down along the inside of the ball of the foot and they tend to have flat feet. The supinator's outer soles wear down along the outer edge and their feet tend to have high arches.

Plantar Fasciitis causes include, sudden strenuous activity after a period of prolonged inactivity, unusual walking patterns (such as over-pronation causing excessive or uneven worn heels or soles), inappropriate footwear (flip flops), walking on hard or uneven surfaces (especially barefooted), and obesity all stress the Plantar Fascia.

Warm up stretching of the heel, as described here, before exercising is also a great benefit to avoiding heel injury. Left untreated, heel pain can become a chronic condition, leading to more complications. We can show you a few treatments, Click Here.

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