Re: [RC] Plantar Fascitis/type of foot pain - MarisR
the real problem with plantar fasciitis does not start with the arch of the
foot, that is merely a symptom of a deeper problem. the heel cords have
tightened, too short, preventing the hell of the foot from properly reachingthe
ground. The tendon mechanisms then pull across the arch of the foot,
causing pain inthe arch. Taping gives some short term relief, but does
nothing to solve the problem. you need to start stretching exercises for
the heel cords, but more importantly, you need to prevent worseningthe problem
while you sleep. Almost all of us sleep with the toes long, heels
shortened. Which is why you probably find that getting out of bed inthe
morning and putting your feet on the floor is very painful. You should be
sleeping in an ankle brace that prevents foot extension, until the stretching
exercises have a chance to solve the real problem, which could take a couple of
months.
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