Causes And Symptoms Of Plantar Fasciitis

Causes and Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition among runners and is identified by a stabbing pain that you may often feel during the early hours of the day. Some of the risk factors associated with this condition are age, certain kinds of exercises, obesity, and foot mechanics.

The sooner Plantar fasciitis is detected, the better. If you have reasons to believe that you may have Plantar fasciitis, contact Myo Health Physio and have yourself diagnosed by a professional physiotherapist. 

Here are some of the common causes of Plantar fasciitis

●     If you have problems with your foot structure, such as if you have flat feet or if your feet have high arches, then you could be susceptible to Plantar fasciitis. Tight Achilles tendons have also been associated with this condition and can often lead to pain.

●     If you’ve developed Tight Achilles tendons, one of the causes could be wearing soft-sole shoes or shoes that provide poor arch support.

●     Age is a common risk factor for Plantar fasciitis. Generally, people between the ages of 40 to 70 could develop the condition.

●     Obesity and pregnancy are two very common causes of Plantar fasciitis. Obesity or abrupt weight gain intensifies pressure on the plantar fascia ligaments, which could lead to plantar fascia pain.

●     If your occupation requires you to stay on your feet for a prolonged period, or if the work demands a lot of walking, or running, then the chances of developing Plantar fasciitis is high.

Symptoms of Plantar fasciitis

●     If you often experience a stabbing or burning pain at the bottom of your heel or in the middle of the foot, then you could’ve developed the condition.

●     If the pain worsens over time, it could again be a sign of Plantar fasciitis. The pain could augment as the days go by and if the proper treatment is not given to it. The pain would be worse during your first steps in the morning.

●     Foot pain following certain types of exercises that puts pressure on your heel could be a symptom of Plantar fasciitis. Some of the exercises associated with these conditions are ballet dancing, aerobics, and long-distance running. To ensure that the pain does not increase, proper treatment needs to be given to the foot.

●     A swollen heel or tight Achilles tendon (that connects your heel and calf muscles) are also common symptoms of the condition.

●     At times, pain in the toes could be a sign of Plantar fasciitis, too, although this is not very common. Some other parts of your body that could experience pain as a result of this condition are the back and ankles.

As soon as you experience any of the above-listed symptoms, it’s crucial to seek plantar fasciitis treatment. Physiotherapy is the ideal course of treatment for people suffering from this condition.

If you require a physio for plantar fasciitis treatment, contact Myo Health Physio and book an appointment today. We would begin by diagnosing the condition, after which we will recommend the ideal exercise plan for your quick recovery.