After dealing with six months of foot pain, my suspicions were confirmed. I have plantar fasciitis. Now what?
First, I had to understand what was going on with my body…THANK YOU Google 🙂Â
What is plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. The cause is inflammation of the connective tissue in the sole of your foot. There are many ways to manage this condition, including stretching and wearing shoes that offer more support and cushioning.
How does it feel?
The pain associated with plantar fasciitis usually comes on gradually as you begin walking more than usual (such as after a long flight or car ride), but it can get worse if you don’t rest your feet after being on them for a long time. If you have plantar fasciitis, chances are you’ll feel like you’re walking on hot coals—and when it’s at its worst, it feels like there are knives stabbing into your feet!
How to make things better?
1) Heat therapy before bed can help reduce inflammation and swelling—and it feels really nice too!
2) Resting your feet up on pillows while sitting is also helpful; this reduces pressure on the affected area and helps prevent further injury.Â
3) Use supportive footwear with shock absorption and avoid wearing high heels or other shoes with no support because these types of shoes place too much pressure on the sole of your feet which can exacerbate pain from plantar fasciitis.Â
4) Be open to treatment plans offered by your doctor – I am deeply grateful for a steroid shot that zapped the pain right away! Working with a professional doctor is critical when you need to address painful situations like plantar fasciitis.Â
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Just remember, if you’re suffering from plantar fasciitis, there are several treatments that can help relieve your symptoms and get you back to living a pain-free life. As they say, this too shall pass!Â
