Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition that might necessitate new shoes among other treatment options. Of course, the shoes that address your plantar fasciitis aren’t always the most stylish. But who says though that fashion has to hurt your plantar fascia? Dr. Friedman, a podiatrist practicing out
To get a sense of why stretching will work to reduce your pf symptoms, let’s first take a tiny step backwards to get a solid grasp of the mechanics behind your heel pain. The fibrous ligament known as the plantar facia is essentially strung from the base
Plantar Fasciitis Insoles An insole, also known as an orthotic, is essentially a thin layer of gel and plastic that is inserted into the shoe and provides additional support. Not everyone needs them, but they can help to counteract excessive foot movements that contribute to the
Finding the best running shoes for plantar fasciitis can be hard to spot at first glance. This guide helps to arm you with some fundamental knowledge about your unique foot shape and the respective shoes that will accelerate your recovery process. After checking out your new shoe options, consider
In addition to selecting a new pair of sneaks, stretches and foot strengthening are essential to your recovery. Remember that in all likelihood, old shoes represented just one of several factors that led to the manifestation of plantar fasciitis. That said, looking into appropriate footwear, with solid arch support,
Flip flops, which are essentially thin layers of foam and minimal straps, don’t have the greatest reputation for arch support. As even their name suggests – flip flop flip flop flip flop – there’s a lot of excessive motion and noise with each step. In fact, podiatrists
In analyzing your treatment options for plantar fasciitis, you have probably heard at least one mention of night splints. Generally speaking the reviews on popular products such as the Strassburg sock tend to vary from, “works like magic” to “couldn’t sleep with it on.” Ironically, that night splints
When you feel heel pain a natural response is to run to the medicine cabinet and to take something for the ache, but that response could be dragging out your recovery process. Here are a few common pain relievers and why they aren’t necessarily the most direct route
