Plantar Fasciitis

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Short Description of Plantar Fasciitis 

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and is due to the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes.  

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis 

Pain at the bottom of the heel or sometimes at the bottom of the mid-foot area.  It affects usually just one foot but may affect both feet as well. 

About Plantar Fasciitis 

There is nothing that can disrupt your normal activities quite as much as the pain you feel that prevents you from being able to move as you like.  If there is pain in the bottom of your heel, it might be worth your while to have it checked out.  It is possible that the planta fascia ligament may be having inflammation and is the cause of your pain.  The plantar fascia refers to a thick, weblike ligament that attaches the heel to the front of your foot.  It functions as a shock absorber and supports the arch of your foot, helping you walk.  The condition is one of the most commonly seen in orthopedic clinics. The plantar fascia ligament is subjected to a lot of wear and tear in normal day-to-day life.  Too much pressure on the feet can result to damage or a tear in the ligaments.  Once this happens, inflammation sets in resulting in heel pain and stiffness.  

Etiology of Plantar Fasciitis 

The cause of plantar fasciitis discomfort is not yet well understood.  A study in 2003 showed that the condition is associated with degeneration as opposed to merely just inflammation of the plantar fascia.  Since, fasciitis means “inflammation of the fascia,” a much more accurate name may be plantar fasciosis.   The number symptom of patients suffering from the condition is pain at the bottom of the feel and may affect either one or both feet. The pain develops gradually over time and it can be characterized as being dull or sharp.  Some patients experience a burning or ache on the bottom of the foot extending outward from the heel.  The pain is more pronounced in the morning when you take your first steps just out of the bed, or if you have been sitting for a prolonged period of time.  Climbing a flight of stairs may also be very difficult due to the stiffness of the heel.  Flare ups are seen with prolonged activity because of increased inflammation and irritation.  The pain is felt after the activity usually. 

Plantar fasciitis is not normally caused by heel spurs but many researchers used to believe that heel spurs caused pain in patients suffering from plantar fasciitis but presently that is no longer the case.  The disease tends to develop due to the overstretching or overuse of this particular ligament, although a tear or a series of small tears in the fascia tissue can also cause the pain.  Your foot anatomy can also increase the risk of you developing plantar fasciitis.  Men and women who are active and between the ages of 40 and 70 are at the highest risk for developing plantar fasciitis. The condition is also slightly more common in women than men.  Pregnant women also often experience bouts of plantar fasciitis, especially during late pregnancy.  

Risk Factors 

There is a higher risk of developing plantar fasciitis if you are:

• A long-distance runner
• Overweight or are obese because of the increased pressure on your plantar fascia ligaments, most especially if you have sudden weight gain
• Perform an active job where you are often on your feet, like working in a factory or as a restaurant server
• You have structural foot issues, like high arches or flat feet. 
• The presence of tight Achilles tendons, that are the tendons attaching your calf muscles to your heels
• Fond of wearing shoes featuring soft soles and bad arch support 

Recovery from Plantar Fasciitis 

Most patients with the disease improves within a few months of home treatment.  You can also assist in the recovery by stabilizing your foot with tape as this limits the amount that the ligament can move.  One can also prevent flare ups by instituting a few lifestyle changes including the wearing of supportive shoes with ample arch support and replacing regularly athletic shoes.  For runners, approximately 400 to 500 miles is the limit for each pair of shoes prior to purchasing a new pair.  Integrating low-impact exercises into your daily routing like swimming and bicycling also helps.  It is important to avoid overworking the plantar fascia with too much running.  It is also recommended to stay at a healthy weight and if you are overweight, losing a few pounds can help reduce pressure on the plantar fascia.