Posted in Foot Problems, Heel Pain, plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis and Obesity, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention on Dec 16th, 2011
What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia is tissue found at the bottom of the foot that connects the toes to the heel bone. plantar fasciitis occurs when this tissue becomes inflamed. People with this condition often feel a stabbing pain in their foot that worsens with physical activity. What are some of the risk [...]
Posted in Arch Support Shoes, Foot Problems, Heel Pain, plantar fasciitis on Nov 19th, 2011
Arch support shoes provide the necessary support people with high or low arches need to avoid painful foot problems. One of the most common foot problems that result from lack of proper arch support is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis results from stress on the plantar fascia, the connective tissue that runs along the arch of [...]
Posted in Flat Feet, Foot Problems, plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Walking Shoes on Nov 8th, 2011
A flat foot occurs when there is no arch on the inside of the foot, causing the entire foot to touch the ground when standing. Individuals with flat feet may incur complications such as knee and ankle pain, tendonitis, back problems, or shin splints. Knee and ankle problems may develop because the ankles are forced [...]
Posted in Corns and Calluses, Foot Problems, plantar fasciitis on Oct 20th, 2011
The feet are the wheels of the body. Without them, the operator can’t go anywhere. When someone’s feet are in a rough, painful state, such as when they are afflicted by corns and calluses, they can be hesitant to even stand on them. What are corns and calluses? Calluses are patches of thickened skin that [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Plantar Fasciitis Running Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes on Oct 14th, 2011
Heel pain affects about 2 million people a year in the United States alone. Much of that pain stems from the condition called plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a ligament that runs along the bottom of the foot. When it is torn, it becomes inflamed, leading to pain, progressive damage to the foot, and [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Running Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Treatment, Plantar Fasciitis Walking Shoes on Sep 30th, 2011
The most frequent reason for pain associated with the bottom of the foot a condition called plantar fasciitis. One of the common complaints with this foot condition is heel pain. Common reasons that this happens is walking or standing on solid surfaces for extended periods or having shoes that do not fit properly. Shoes are [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Running Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Stretches on Sep 12th, 2011
How do I know if I have Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot problem characterized by pain or tenderness on the bottom of the feet. The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain in the soles of the foot or feet, particularly around the heel. It is caused by chronic inflammation of [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Plantar Fasciitis Running Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Walking Shoes on Aug 20th, 2011
Plantar fasciitis is characterized by pain that is localized to the soles of the feet. The pain is caused when the tissues on the sole of the foot become inflamed and swollen. More sufferers complain of heel pain than any other area. People often mistakenly think they have a heel spur and delay treatment. Most [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Running Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Treatment, Plantar Fasciitis Walking Shoes on Aug 10th, 2011
Several medical studies have been conducted on people with plantar fasciitis, with results showing that individuals who are overweight or obese have a much greater risk of developing this disorder. In fact, studies show that the more overweight a person is, the more likely they will suffer from heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis. Plantar [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Plantar Fasciitis Treatment, Signs of Plantar Fasciitis on Jul 22nd, 2011
Plantar fasciitis is a common problem, but not many people know what it is or how to treat it. The hallmark sign is pain on the bottom of the foot. People often associate the pain with injury to the foot, heel spurs, or age. Failure to recognize the cause leads to mistreatment and continued pain. [...]