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Maintaining Foot Health With Help From A Podiatrist


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Maintaining Foot Health With Help From A Podiatrist

Hello, I'm Miguel Einstein. I am a part time dancer for a theater troupe in my hometown. The level of training required to maintain my flexibility and muscle memory is quite intense. I frequently end up with extremely sore feet from my toes to my heels. As a result, I maintain a close relationship with my podiatrist to stay on top of my foot health. The podiatrist checks my feet for damage caused by the training process. He also makes sure I'm taking proper care of my feet to prevent injuries. My site will discuss the benefits of visiting a podiatrist. I would like to explore all of the tests and procedures used by podiatrists. I hope you will visit my site often. Thank you.

Do You Have Plantar Fasciitis? What You Can Do About It

Plantar fasciitis is a pain in the heel that is caused when the stretchy band that connects your heel to your toe becomes inflamed. This can be extremely painful when at rest, although once you get moving throughout the day you may not feel quite as much pain. 

Read on for further information about plantar fasciitis and some things you can do at home to improve and treat this condition.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis may feel like a stabbing pain in the heel of your foot, especially when your feet first hit the floor in the morning. Sometimes the pain may be constant all day long, but for others, it may go away after walking and stretching the foot out a bit.

The tendon may become inflamed from being stretched too far or from too much strain/weight. A few risk factors that may lead to plantar fasciitis include:

  • Weight. Being overweight can cause a lot of problems for your entire body and can injure your joints. It can also cause problems for your feet. Losing weight can be beneficial for your entire body.
  • Footwear. If you're wearing shoes that aren't supportive or are uncomfortable, it could cause a lot of foot problems including plantar fasciitis. Your shoes should support your arch and your heel properly and should fit properly without squeezing your feet at all.
  • Gait. The way you walk has a big impact on your feet. If you walk on the outsides of your feet or drag your feet at all it can lead to foot problems. Your gait may be off due to weight gain or from injury. A change in your gait may be necessary to help improve your feet and other areas of your body.

What You Can Do At Home To Treat Plantar Fasciitis

There are a few things you can do about your plantar fasciitis. One of the biggest things you can do is to visit the podiatrist. If you suspect that you have this foot condition you should see the podiatrist to be sure this is what you have.

Other things you can do include:

  • Lose weight
  • Exercise
  • Stretch
  • Wear proper fitting shoes (with proper support)
  • Take an over-the-counter pain medication

These are things that can treat and help with the pain of plantar fasciitis. Be sure to talk to your podiatrist, such as one found at Collier Podiatry PA, about your condition. Your podiatrist may suggest using a night splint or in some cases surgery may be required.