*~```*Plantar fascitis symptoms and treatments*```~

What is plantar fascitis?

It is one of the most common causes of heel pain.It is an orthopedic disease.plantar fascia is a thin ligament that connects heel to the front foot.plantar fascitis is the inflammation of ligament stretching under the sole.

Common Symptoms

Symptoms include foot pain,heel pain,stiffness and tenderness.

Diagnoses

You are suffering from plantar fascitis if

1. In the morning when you want to take your first step out of the bed and you cant do that because of worse pain in the bottom of your heel.
2. You stand up after have been sitting or lying down for a while and you feel pain.
3. Pain is also worse after a prolonged activity.
4. When walking and running become very difficult for you.

Tests taken by physicians

Usually physicians take x-rays and ultrasound to diagnose plantar fascitis.

Medical treatment
Mostly plantar fascitis is treated by physical therapy methods but sometimes anti-inflammatory medicines or cortisone injections are also given.

Exercises to reduce pain

Stretching and massaging before standing up.

Stretch your foot by flexing it up and down 10 times.

Place a tennis ball on the ground and roll it under foot for a few minutes.

With the help of towel stretch the bottom of your foot.

You can also place ice to prevent inflammation and pain.

For instant relief from pain start wearing shoes that have right arch support for your feet.

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