Re: Plantar Fasciitis-what to do about arch pain?

Well, weight, as you have hinted at does play a role in the onset and severity of plantar fasciitis, but it is not the only factor. There is an abundance of information I can link you with to help you become educated at not only the causes, but also treatments. A treatment I recommend to all of my clients, before any other is something called the htp plantar fasciitis heel seat. I like clients to try this before I introduce them to other treatments because it costs far less that other methods, and in most cases (~80% of patients) report an immediate loss of pain. Another effective method of treating and preventing the pain of plantar fasciitis is by stretching correctly.

Here is a short list of plantar fasciitis risk factors:
1-Being middle-aged. 2-Having an abnormal step or abnormal foot biomechanics, such as high arches or flat feet. 3-Having a sudden weight gain, or being overweight. 4-Having tightness in the Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone. 5-Certain habits or activities:
Wearing shoes with poor cushioning.
Walking or running without being conditioned for these activities.
Changing a walking or running surface, for example, from grass to concrete.
Having a job that involves prolonged standing on hard surfaces.

I would like to stress, the greatest risk factors for plantar fasciitis are being middle-aged and having an abnormal step or abnormal foot biomechanics that stress the plantar fascia ligament when walking or standing.

Please let me know if I can help with any further information.

I have attached 2 website links, one to www.Plantar-Fasciitis.org which is full of valuable information, and one to the HTP website (www.Heel-That-Pain.com) where you will find the Plantar Fasciitis Heel Seats.

Plantar Fasciitis Heel Seats

http://www.Heel-That-Pain.com
http://www.Plantar-Fasciitis.org

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