Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot condition and is one of the main causes of heel pain. It is common in people who are on their feet a lot during the day, and is seen often in middle aged people, overweight people and runners. It occurs when the plantar fascia (a very strong ligament-like structure between the heel bone and the forefoot that supports the arch) becomes strained.
When the plantar fascia becomes strained, it fails to support the arch properly and can develop tiny tears and become painful. Because of this pain, people are often looking for specific shoes for plantar fasciitis that will help. People with high arches or flat feet are particularly prone to plantar fasciitis.
Symptoms
The main symptom often seen with plantar fasciitis is a painful feeling in the inner heel that is noticed after first stepping out of bed in the morning or after standing for long periods of time. Early on this pain can be minor, but if not treated the condition progresses and the pain becomes more intense.
Common Treatments
Common treatments include:
- Stretches
- Orthotics
- Comfortable shoes for plantar fasciitis
- Surgery
While some relief may come from any combination of these methods, they are not correcting the underlying problem. Let’s look at why one commonly sought after solution – changing your shoes – isn’t a great solution.
Why special shoes won’t fix the problem
Some people turn to special shoes for plantar fasciitis to relieve the pain. The reason that shoes aren’t the best solution is because they don’t address the underlying problem that is causing the condition, which is misaligned feet. Shoes and orthotics may bring temporary relief, but they are not re-aligning the heel and therefore are not a long term solution.
A Better Way
There is a better way to find healing for your feet – by treating the underlying foot misalignment issues and getting long term correction and relief for your feet. This can be done through a minimally invasive foot procedure that places a titanium stent into the naturally occurring space between the ankle and heel bone. The stent then corrects the foot misalignment, which is the underlying cause of the plantar fasciitis in the first place.
As you seek treatment, consider your long term health. It may not be smart to spend money on expensive shoes for plantar fasciitis that have to be replaced, and don’t even correct the cause of your heel pain. You want to have the best treatment possible so that the pain can be dealt with for good.
