You know, the Planter's Peanut mascot?
The plantar fascia is a ligament band running from your heel to the ball of your foot. This band pulls on the heel bone, raising the arch of your foot as it pushes off the ground. But if your foot moves incorrectly, the plantar fascia may become strained. The fascia may swell and its tiny fibers may begin to fray, causing plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is often caused by poor foot mechanics. If your foot flattens too much, the fascia may overstretch and swell. If your foot flattens too little, the fascia may ache from being pulled too tight. So throw away those walking shoes that have seen thousands of miles back and forth to campus and all over London. You flip-flop wearers, also beware.
A can or tennis-size ball works well to stretch out the heel and arch
Not just for picnic coolers
The good news is that plantar fasciitis responds well to treatment: stretching, ice packs, and ibuprofen. I caught it early so I am having a quick and good recovery.
OXO
D.
6 comments:
Glad you are mending. I spent a lot of money on my new running shoes. I went to SLrunning company and ran on a treadmill and they picked out the perfect shoe. I have never been able to run for more than a couple of months because I get shin splints. But with great shoes...no problemo. It is great.
Good on ya for catching it early! Here is hoping for a speedy recovery!
Nice catch. Jamie will be proud of you.
Does this particular malady also include foot cramps? I am talking toe curling ones.
I don't think so.
That is one of the worst kinds of pain! Good for you, self diagnosing and all. Hope it all feels better soon!
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