Treatments for pain in the soles of the feet

Excess pressure on the feet, causing Fasciitis is planting, may be due to many causes, from overweight to a misuse of footwear

Pain in the foot or Fasciitis plant plant, produces more exactly at the bottom of the heel - while you can radiate all the foot or have another source of home -, this pain can be caused by excess pressure on the feet, causing a rupture of the ligaments, and generating an intense pain and feeling of rigidity on the part of the heel.

Plantar Fasciitis causes

Plantar Fasciitis can be caused mainly by:

• excess weight
• pregnancy
• heavy work days
• the misuse of footwear
• or to present long-arched or flat feet.

Plantar Fasciitis symptoms

The symptoms produced by this condition tend to be:

• pain
• burning in the bottom of the heel (or all of the foot)
• rigidity

Generally, this problem occurs only on one foot, although it can affect both feet at the same time.
This condition is much stronger in the mornings, when the first steps after the rest of the night or if it has been much time sitting to relaxing, may also feel after a long day of exercise or any activity in which long standing has remained.

Treatments for pain in the sole of the foot

The treatment indicated for pain in the plant of the foot is primarily to reduce inflammation.

Home remedies

The first thing you should do is stay barefoot as long as possible, also at least four times a day, apply ice for 20 minutes each time. This helps to reduce inflammation of the affected area.
A bracket that supports the Arch of the foot should be placed in the shoe, this mode reduces the pain.
Devote at least twenty minutes a day to the practice of stretching exercises.
Take some anti-inflammatory drugs - may be ibuprofen-, it will be a great help, but sparingly.

Medical treatments

If anti-inflammatories do not effect you are looking for, is used to a much more strong and effective treatment such as the application of an injection of corticosteroids. These are applied directly on the affected part of the ligament, the skin of the heel or the Arch of the foot; then applies an electrical current that does not cause any pain, so the steroid penetrates the skin and muscle.
In addition the professional can opt for a physical therapy, where are stretching of the fascia plantar and Achilles tendons. Similarly exercises are recommended to strengthen the lower leg muscles.
In some cases it is essential the use of splints at night, which helps to stretch the calf and the Arch of the foot, allowing you to keep the foot bent lengthening the fascia plantar and the Achilles tendon, resulting in the reduction of pain and stiffness in the mornings.
Some orthopedic devices that help to distribute the pressure can be used in shoes, this way are prevented and avoided damage of greater importance in the fascia plantar.

Remember...

It is extremely important that you are attentive to all and each of the symptoms that you present. If you begin a treatment with home remedies we recommend you don't feel improvement. best to go immediately to your doctor and follow the treatment to this recommend.

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