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Plantar fasciitis is a debilitating condition whereby the fascia (connective tissue) on the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed and causes pain in the heel area or bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is a tough, fibrous connective band that runs from the toes to the heel and is connected to the Achilles tendon. So virtually any movement of the foot puts stress on the plantar fascia which helps explain why the problem is so prevalent and also why it is so difficult to resolve and treat. It is the most common type of foot pain for women and 4th most common foot issue for men. As we age we are more likely to be afflicted with plantar fasciitis as we naturally get tighter and connective tissues lose some of their resiliency and moisture content.

Plantar fasciitis can strike virtually anyone whether you are extremely active or a couch potato. The underlying causes are many: anatomical issues such as high or "fallen" arches, tight Achilles tendon/calf muscles; overpronation of the foot during gait whether it's running or walking; overuse injury due to excessive standing or walking; extra weight due to pregnancy or obesity. Frequently, it is a combination of these factors not just any one cause that leads to the inflammation and pain.

How do people find relief from heel pain/plantar fasciitis? There is no one solution that works for everyone but usually a trial and error method that leads to results.

Here are some of the most common methods of relieving plantar fasciitis: shoe inserts like Dr. Scholl's gel inserts or the more expensive but more durable orthotics that are made/provided by a podiatrist; a combination of stretching/strengthening exercises for the foot, ankle and lower leg which usually must be done several times a day to be effective; night splints which keep the lower leg in plantar flexion (toe up) thus providing a mild, constant stretch overnight; walking casts which work similarly to the night splints; and NSAIDs (non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs).

Other more radical solutions include cortisone injections and sound wave treatments. The idea of the cortisone injections is to break up the cycle of pain and allow some healing and treatment to be done pain free. But you can only do 3 of these injections in a 6 month period or risk possible permanent damage to the connective tissue and fatty cushion on your heel. The sound wave treatments, ironically, work by evidently causing micro trauma to the fascia which then encourages formation of new blood vessels and better blood flow to the injured area and also encourages the body to naturally heal itself. The very last resort is surgical intervention but it is not 100% effective and can leave you worse off than you were before: permanent numbness, "fallen" arches, and pain.

As with the causes there is usually not a single solution that works for a person with plantar fasciitis but a combination of methods that works. For me personally, the exercises and heel/foot inserts worked well but the night splint did nothing for me.

If you have had heel/foot pain for any more than a week go seek out a qualified podiatrist and get examined. It is better to nip it in the bud than to let it persist because then you will be laid up for a much longer period of time. Take it from a person who learned that lesson the hard way.

Plantar fasciitis is a debilitating condition whereby the fascia (connective tissue) on the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed and causes pain in the heel area or bottom of the foot. If you have plantar fasciitis or some other foot issue that makes moving difficult, you likely will either be in the camp that stresses the resting of the foot or exercising it so that it may loosen up. Place one foot over the towel click here and grab it with your toes, curling the toes under the foot towards the heel. Increasing the pain and discomfort, the hard, constant impact on the foot during these activities can cause further strain, damage and tearing of muscles and tendons of the feet.

Like jump training, both these cardio exercises involve long periods on the feet and sudden, harsh impact on the feet from jumping and hopping.