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Plantar Fasciitis home medication
Is any herb or mineral beneficial to treat or cure? For Plantar Fasciitis?
( 3 Jan 2008)
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When we get up early in the morning and experience a shooting pain in the heel area this may be because of plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis occur due to pain in the plantar fascia which is a tissue near the bottom of the foot that extends from the heel bone to the toes. Generally plantar fascia is a shock absorber that can carry the weight of the body easily but too much of stretching and wrong way of walking or wrong shoes can lead to pressure on the plantar fascia lead to tear in the tissue. This condition is seen in active sportsmen or obese individuals. Those who carry out work standing for maximum period of time and those who have flat sole or deep arch on the soles are susceptible to this condition. People suffering from plantar fasciitis can have severe pain especially in the morning or on standing for long period of time and swelling of the heels.
Home remedies that can be applied to cure Plantar fasciitis are:-
- Reduce weight if the person is overweight as it can reduce the strain on the heel.
- Wear supportive and cushioned shoes. Avoid shoes with low heels or thin soles.
- Stretch your heels before getting up from the bed in the morning.
- Avoid taking up the stairs or running or walking barefoot if there is pain.
- Take breaks and sit down for few minutes for those whose job requires standing for long period of time.
- In case of pain apply ice massage. Take few cubes of ice and wrap it in a piece of cloth and apply on the affected area. This will relieve from the pain.
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answered by J M on 16 Jan 2008, 11:52:16
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