Heel pain, Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis- symptoms and possible treatments
October 28th, 2008 wamodidi Posted in Health | No Comments »
Heel pain, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis are some of the conditions affecting the heel. If you experience a sharp pain through your heel when you wake up in the morning, you are probably suffering from heel pain or heel spurs. Heel pain is significantly different from foot pain in that it occurs following a period of inactivity. But what causes heel pain and spurs? Heel pain and heel spurs are caused by what is called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a term used to describe the inflammation of Plantar Fascia, which is the flat band of tissue under the foot that connects our heel bone to the toes. This inflammation occurs due to a number of reasons such as abnormal stress, excessive weight, age and poor foot function. Heel pain and heel spurs can be relieved by use of various methods such as adequate rest, use of appropriate exercises, weight loss and use of a specialised orthotic shoe insert. These specialised orthotic shoe inserts can be purchased online at footlogics.com.au
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