Oooh, we were born with beautiful cute feet. Don't you love cuddling up and kissing infant toes? But after years of improper use, we sometimes neglect and don't care for our feet. Bursitis, bone spurs, fallen arches, etc. can create pain that radiates throughout our whole body, negatively affecting our beloved Q of L.
Don't understand how to protect your feet? Here's the FIRST of a series of Common Foot Injuries to prevent and...heel.
a) Plantar Fasciitis:
Where: The tissue at the sole, bottom of your foot is called Plantar Fascia. The arch, the connection between the heel and the toes.
What: Overuse and overstretched tissue can become inflammed and painful.
Why: Overuse and overstretch occurs when people gain weight, putting additional pressure on their foot tissue. Long distance running, especially downhill, or on uneven terrain, can cause high pressure and overuse. Tight achilles tendons (back of the ankle) can pull the tissue, causing an overstretch. Poor Shoes! (Hey New Yorkers!) with little support can unevenly distribute pressure, causing plantar fasciitis.
How to Heal: Stretching the calf and achilles tendons. Ice and use over the counter medication to reduce inflammation.
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