Plantar Fasciitis Treatment to Get Rid of the Heel Pain

Heel pain due to plantar fasciitis may cause limping and compensatory movements may affect other joints too. Treating plantar fasciitis when its acute is of utmost importance for a better prognosis.

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Does your heel pain as soon as you take the first step in the morning or after long period of weight bearing? More than 70% of people with such classical signs can be probably suffering from plantar fasciitis. Pain and inflammation at the bottom of the foot is the main presenting symptom.

Plantar fascia is the fibrous ligament below the heel bone that gets inflamed causing heel pain. Plantar Fasciitis is often known as a heel spur as it’s easy to say. Heel spur is the bony growth on the calcaneal bone. Due to similarity in the site of pain in plantar fasciitis and heel spur, these conditions may be misdiagnosed.

Causes and Risk Factors of Plantar Fasciitis

Repeated trauma

Being overweight

Occupation demanding standing

Sports activities

People with flat feet or high arches

Loss of tone of calf muscles

Shoes without proper cushion

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain and Mild heel swelling are the symptoms.

Distinguishing feature of the pain of plantar fasciitis is as:

Stone bruise pain

Stabbing pain

Burning sensation

Pain site changes

Pain in the early morning

Pain after exercise (not during exercise)

Pain after a period of weight bearing

Pain reduces after warm up

Pain decreases with activity but then increases throughout the day as movements increase.

Other medical diagnoses with similar symptoms are:

Heel bruise

Calcaneal stress fracture

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Tendonitis

Plantar fascia rupture

Laboratory testing and radiograph is not necessary for plantar fasciitis. These can be helpful to diagnose other causes of heel pain.

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Proper height to weight ratio can help reduce the pressure on the arch of the foot.

Rest is a must to reduce inflammation.

Appropriate analgesics.

Ice application.

Exercises for stretching achilles tendon, calf muscles, and arch of the foot.

Arch supports or shoes with proper cushion.

Night Splints to exert a mild stretch on the plantar fascia.

Corticosteroid injections in severe acute cases could be of help, but should be discouraged.

Prevention:

Reduce weight-bearing activities

Shoes inserts and proper support to the arch of the foot

Foot exercises to maintain proper tone of the muscles.

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Epsom Salt has countless healthful benefits. This long-time remedy has been useful for almost everything from relaxing the nervous system, curing skin problems, aching limbs, back pain, healing cuts, muscle strain, treating cold and congestion to drawing toxins from the body.

Most of us have had stress related problems some time in our lives and all of us have learnt to deal with it in different ways. But how many of us have tried soaking in a tub full of hot water with a few cups of Epsom Salt to ease that stress? Not many surely.

Now, this is definitely not some breakthrough research. The wonders of Epsom Salt have been well-known for hundreds of years now. The salt derives its name from a bitter saline spring at Epsom, Surrey, England. But don’t mistake Epsom Salt as table salt. Table salt is sodium chloride and is an entirely different substance than Epsom Salt, which is made of two components – magnesium and sulfate. Interestingly, unlike other salts, Epsom Salt has beneficial properties that can soothe the body, mind and soul. We list some of the magical properties of Epsom Salt for you:

Eases stress and relaxes body
Stress drains the body of magnesium and Epsom Salt is considered to be a natural stress reliever. When dissolved in warm water Magnesium Sulfate is absorbed through the skin and replenishes the level of magnesium in the body. The salt draws toxins from the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling and relaxes muscles. The magnesium helps to produce serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and relaxation. Research shows that magnesium also increases energy and stamina by encouraging the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy packets made in the cells. Experts believe that bathing with Epsom Salt at least three times a week helps to look better, feel better and gain more energy.Magnesium ions also relax and reduce irritability by lowering the affects of adrenaline. It lowers blood pressure, creates a relaxed feeling, improves sleep, concentration, and helps muscles and nerves to function properly.

Relieves pain and muscle cramps
Try soaking your aching, tired feet in a tub of water with half a cup of Epsom Salt, this will not only make your feet feel better, but also removes feet odor. Epsom Salt neutralizes odor and softens skin. Epsom Salt has been a long time natural remedy for a number of ailments. An Epsom Salt bath is known to relieve inflammation and relieves pain, making it beneficial in the treatment of sore muscles, bronchial asthama and migraine. In addition, it has been known to heal cuts, reduce soreness from childbirth and relieves colds and congestion.

Exfoliates dead skin
Try massaging handful of Epsom Salt mixed with tablespoon bath oil or olive oil and rub all over your moist skin to exfoliate and soften your skin. Then sponge down. This could prove to be a real quick-fix beauty tip you’ve ever known.

Helps muscles and nerves function properly
Studies show that magnesium is an electrolyte and helps to ensure proper functioning of the muscle, nerve and enzyme. It is also known to be critical in the proper use of calcium in cells.

Helps prevent hardening of arteries and blood clots
Epsom Salt is also believed to help prevent heart disease and strokes by lowering blood pressure, protecting the elasticity of arteries, preventing blood clots and reducing the risk of sudden heart attack deaths.

Makes insulin more effective
This salt also increases the effectiveness of insulin, helping to lower the risk or severity of diabetes.

Relieves constipation
Numerous studies have revealed that Epsom Salt can also be used to treat constipation. The salt acts like a laxative. It increases the water in the intestines and can bring about temporary relief from constipation. However, it is strictly warned that Epsom Salts should not be used to relieve constipation without the consultation of a physician as it may prove to be harmful in some cases.

Essential to plant health
Most plants to survive good health need nutrients like magnesium and sulfur. Magnesium Sulfate crystals when added to the soil, provides vital nutrients to help prevent loss of green color (magnesium is an essential element in the chlorophyll molecule), yellowing leaves. Epsom Salt makes the primary nutrients in most plant foods (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) more effective.

Whether you like a relaxing soak or wish to enhance your beauty effortlessly, making Epsom Salt a part of your daily routine can add a whole lot of goodness to your way of life.

By Monirupa Shete Published: 11/17/2007

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