Did you know that if your heel is prone to pain when walking, you may have a condition known as plantar fasciitis?
Maybe you already have them, and are looking for relief from the pain that they can cause. Here’s where we can help.
Plantar fasciitis results from inflammation in the plantar fascia. When too much stress is placed on the tissue, overtightening and tearing may set in, leading to pain in the heel/arch of your foot.Â
Although the tissue recovers slightly overnight as you rest, it can still tear upon your first steps in the morning.Â
Plantar Fasciitis is common in middle-aged people. There are some factors can increase your risk for developing plantar fasciitis.
• Athletes
• Pregnant women
• Long distance runner
• Ballet dancing
• Aerobic dance
• Having structural foot problems (very high arches and very flat feet)
• Obesity
Plantar fasciitis can be resolved quickly if detected early. However, if you leave it to worsen over time, it can take a while to heal.Â
If you’re worried that you might be developing plantar fasciitis, here’s a quick checklist for you to assess this possibility.Â
| Do you feel pain when: | Description of Pain |
  Taking your first steps after getting out of bed in the morning |  Goes away after walking for about 10-15 minutes |
| Â Sitting down for prolonged periods of time | Â Is dull/sharp |
| Â Standing for prolonged periods of time | Â Worsens and lasts longer over time |
| Â Climbing the stairs | Â |
| Â Standing on tip-toes | Â |
If you’ve checked most items in the list, you may have plantar fasciitis. Before the condition escalates, you should get it properly diagnosed.
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