Plantar Fasciitis – In Greater Detail
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To understand Plantar Fasciitis you must first understand the tissue that causes it. If you are suffering from Plantar Fasciitis, you probably already suspect that this tissue runs from the heel of the foot all the way to in between each toe. This tissue connects all of the bones of the foot to each other and to muscles that move these bones. If overworked, even if worked for the sake of health, this tissue can become enflamed. Often this is the result of tiny tears in the tissue.
The pain is not likely to occur directly after the tissue has been overworked. Instead, the pain (usually a “stabbing” feeling) generally comes after the person has been stationary for hours. This pain can even cause trouble walking, and when not treated properly, can risk more serious ailments. The good news is that there are home remedies for Plantar Fasciitis, and they are simple remedies! Wearing proper shoes, or icing the area for example, can immediately take the “heat” off of this dreadful condition. Because the condition is caused by inflammation of this tissue, taking an anti-inflammatory medication can relieve the pain, but should not be taken for extended amounts of time in lieu of seeing a doctor.
Deductively, then, wearing improper shoes can increase the condition, but other rather normal and even healthy activities can make the condition worse, such as running and climbing stairs. Likewise, if your job requires you to stand on your feet all day, you are more likely to experience this condition. Being overweight is also a known risk factor. So, don’t beat yourself up if you have Plantar Fasciitis, and you thought you were doing everything right! Try some relieving measures, and if they don’t work, make sure to contact Dr. Goldbaum.
In the business since 1984, Dr. Goldbaum has treated Planter Fasciitis (and neuropathy in general) for nearly 30 years, and wants to make sure your condition doesn’t turn into a permanent one!
Getting Professional Treatment
It is always our express intent to recommend that you take no chances with foot pain, ankle or knee pain, or injuries. Professional treatment to relieve the pain is available from doctors such as Delray Beach’s Dr. Ian Goldbaum of Delray Beach Podiatry, who has provided us with this blog. If the pain continues, a podiatrist with Dr. Goldbaum’s experience should be consulted. You must get proper treatment to prevent permanent damage.
Our Staff writers are freelance writers with higher education related to, or experience researching and writing for, medical blogs; with education or experience equal to under graduate and graduate degrees in the fields of medicine. photo credit: mhs72reunion via photo pin cc
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