Planar fasciitis is generally known as one of the most common causes of heel pain. Planar fasciitis involves the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that passes through the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone to the toe (plantar fascia).
Planar fasciitis usually results in acute pain that usually occurs when an individual makes his/her first step in the morning. When you rise and move a little bit, the pain usually decreases, but it can return after a long period of standing or after rising from sitting.
Plantar fasciitis has been found to be prevalent runners. Beyond this, individuals who are overweight and those that put on shoes with inadequate support are at high risk of developing plantar fasciitis.
What are the Causes of Plantar Fasciitis?
If you are overweight or obese, the risk of plantar fasciitis development is higher. This occurs as a result of increased pressure exerted on the ligament of your plantar fascia, especially if you suddenly add to your weight. Pregnant women often have episodes of plantar fasciitis, especially in late pregnancy.
Individuals, who engage in long distance running, are more likely to develop problems with plantar fascia. Those who are into an active job that requires being on their feet on a regular basis are also at high risk of developing plantar fascia examples include factory workers or restaurant server. Active men and women aged between 40 and 70 have the highest risk of developing plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis has also been shown to be common in women than in men.
People that have structural foot problems, such as very high arches or very flat feet, can also develop plantar fasciitis. Tight Achilles tendons, which are tendons that tie the muscles of your calf to the heel, can also lead to plantar fascia pain.
Plantar fasciitis usually does not occur as a result of heel spurs. A heel spur is a hook of bone which can form on the heel bone, or calcaneus, of the foot.
Risk factors
Although plantar fasciitis can occur without an obvious cause, factors that may increase the risk of plantar fasciitis development include:
1. Age. Individuals who are between the age of 40 and 60 years are at high risk of developing plantar fasciitis.
2. Some kind of exercises. Activities such as long-distance-running, ballistic jumping and ballet dancing among others which exert a lot of pressure on the hell and attached muscle can contribute to the early development of plantar fasciitis.
3. Obesity. Excess weight added extra stress to your plantar fascia.
4. Jobs that keep you standing on your feet. People in this category include factory workers, teachers and others who spend most of their time walking or standing on hard surfaces can damage their plantar fascia.
What are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?
Below are the common symptoms of plantar fasciitis:
• Pain underneath the foot close to the heel.
• Pains that arise with the first steps after leaving the bed in the morning or after a long period of rest, for example after a long drive.
• Pain disappears after a few minutes of walking.
• Increased pain after (and not during) exercise or activity.
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Recommended
Products recommended for swelling, redness, pain, and inflammation, and if coolness makes your pain feel better:
Ice Substitute Poultice
Bruise Relief Liniment
Muscle Therapy Massage Oil
Products recommended when swelling and inflammation are gone, but you still feel pain, stiffness, weakness, and/or sensitivity in cold and damp weather, and if heat makes your pain feel better:
Pain Relief Liniment
Tendon and Ligament Poultice
Muscle Therapy Massage Oil
