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It is estimated that around two million people in the United States alone are affected by Plantar Fasciitis. Foot habits are not considered a cause since any day-to-day activity can cause the pain whether active or sedentary. People who carry excess body weight (overweight, obese, pregnant women, etc.) are more likely to have Plantar Fasciitis. […]
Continue readingAmong all the treatments for plantar fasciitis, walking barefoot has to be the most heavily debated. Some experts claim that any type of shoe – no matter how carefully researched its design is – will interfere with the normal gait pattern and thus aggravate plantar fasciitis. It’s even said that barefoot running for plantar fasciitis […]
Continue readingIf there’s one thing that the fields of medicine and alternative healing have in common, it’s that they both tend to lean towards the idea that all the different parts of the body are intertwined. With that, it’s a generally accepted notion that the body must function like a well-oiled clock, with all of its […]
Continue readingThe foot contains a series of muscles and connective tissues which makes it function. The connective tissue between the heel area and the toes is called the Plantar Fascia.The purpose of the Plantar Fascia is to serve as an arch support for the foot which makes it possible for one to walk. Just like any […]
Continue readingPlantar Fasciitis is the pain that you feel on the heel area of your foot. The cause of the pain is when the connective tissue between the heel bone and the toes called Plantar Fascia gets inflamed.This explains the pointy feeling whenever you are walking which in severe cases can extend up to even when […]
Continue readingIf you thought that just a single pair of shoes could see you through that painful case of plantar fasciitis, you thought wrong. When that long ligament is injured or inflamed, you’re going to have to put a lot of effort into trying to get it to heal. This includes taking the time to rest […]
Continue readingThey say basketball never stops – and for any hardcore fan or casual player, that is true. So even if you’re suffering from a case of plantar fasciitis, the urge to get out on the court and shoot some hoops might be too strong to resist. Fortunately, even painful conditions like plantar fasciitis can be […]
Continue readingGetting around with a bad case of plantar fasciitis can be immensely difficult. As one of the main structures of the soles of our feet, the plantar fascia can cause great pain when it’s injured. So how exactly are you supposed to get all of your duties, work, and errands done when every step makes […]
Continue readingProbably the most difficult footwear problem that people with plantar fasciitis have to deal with is the lack of options when it comes to plantar fasciitis shoes that are designed with the office in mind. Truth be told, there’s not a lot of manufacturers that have gone into the dress shoes for PF market. This […]
Continue readingGolf is a popular sport and hobby enjoyed by over 25 million people in the United States. The game is popular throughout the world. Golf is not only a career for some and a hobby for others, but have a lot of health benefits associated with it. Golf has been proven to benefit heart health, […]
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