Summer is still in full swing, but is your running? If you've been running all summer long, and are now experiencing pain in the arch and bottom of the heel, the pain can indicate Plantar Fasciitis. The pain is causes by inflammation of the tissue connecting the heel bone to the base of the toes.
Short and long distance running can cause the pain. Even if you’re not a runner, you can experience Plantar Fasciitis. Other causes of Plantar Fasciitis include obesity, walking barefoot, and improper footwear.
Get back on the track/trial running pain free:
- Wear insoles in your running shoes, orthotics or gel heel supports to cushion and absorb shock
- Night splints
- Anti-inflammatory medication
- Purchase running shoes based on your running habits
- Replace worn shoes every 350 – 500 miles
- Make appointment to get your feet checked by a Podiatrist
- Shockwave therapy
American Podiatric Medical Association. Get A Handle on Your Heel Pain. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.apma.org/heel-pain-
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