Don’t Ignore Pain When Running
Most of us think we’re doing ourselves a favor by forcing ourselves to run regularly, but did you know that runners are more prone several injuries like plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis occurs when there is repetitive micro-trauma to the layer of tissue that supports the arch in your foot. The pain is easy to ignore at first because it can start as a bearable foot pain, but it’s exactly there, when you ignore it, that it worsens that doctors get worried.
If you ignore that dull pain and let it get worse, it can become an unbearable pain felt in the heel. it can keep you awake at night make your life miserable.
It is estimated that 1 in 10 people are affected by this condition, mostly over the age of 40. Treatment for plantar fasciitis varies depending on how bad it is; some turn to ibuprofen to deal with the pain while others turn to cortisone injections or surgery to fix the condition itself.
Some people even wear high heels to ease the pain, because they take pressure off the Achilles tendon.
Stretch and strengthening
Stretch and strengthening exercises, such as Pilates and working with a gym ball and wobble board, are one of the best ways to resolve the inconvenience of plantar fasciitis. Of course, you need to reduce or eliminate the main causes of why the pain is happening in the first place. Are you running too much? If that’s the case, you may need to slow down or even stop running until your body heals.
It’s extremely important to consult a medical professional like a sports therapist in the case that you have plantar fasciitis. They can help you pinpoint the cause of the injury and massage your feet and legs to release tension in the sole of the foot and the calf muscle, which stops swelling of the plantar fascia and also improves circulation.
The pain caused by plantar fasciitis can be excruciating and intolerable, so it is crucial for you to contact a professional who can help you if you believe that you have the condition. Ideally, you should take of the injury at the very beginning instead of running thru it to the point is too advanced
‘Tis the season for running and marathons! We need stress release, and a lot of us get it through running or walking. Now that the weather is starting to cooperate, for some of us, our feet are not.
If you are a runner, or even just a regular walker, you should know what is causing your foot pain. Discomfort or pain in the arch of the foot or heel can often be attributed to plantar fasciitis, one of the most common orthopedic conditions related to the foot.
Plantar fasciitis is most painful in the morning, after a night of sleep where your foot is not supported properly. This can reversed by using a night splint. Pain or stiffness can also flare up after long periods of standing or high impact activities like walking or running.
We have put together some great stretches to help relieve your heel pain. It is also wise to consider some aids like a Mini-Thera Roller, stretching straps, or even just a wall in your house to help you get the best stretch possible.
