Plantar facilities is a problem that many people suffer from. It is a where the fascia (the web that sits over the muscles) on this part of the foot becomes inflamed and then leads to pain being felt across the foot from the heel to the arch.
Most people who have it notice the pain is worse when they have been sat or led down for a while, so might find it worsens in the morning or if they have been sitting at the desk for a while.
Some of the causes of this include using the muscle repeatedly a lot – standing up for a long time or running a lot can cause it. It can also be caused by poorly fitting footwear which puts a strain on the foot or doesn’t provide enough of a cushion and having either flat feet or very high arches.
If you suffer from this then there are a few things that you can do…
Change your Footwear
See if your footwear is causing the problem by changing what you are wearing. You can also use supportive insoles which could help.
Visit a Podiatrist
A professional like this podiatrist Gloucester based company www.propodiatry.co.uk/podiatry/podiatrist-gloucester will be able to take a look at your feet and advise you of treatments specific to your needs.
Myofascial Release
This is a form of therapy where the fascia itself is treated, similarly to a massage but just working with the fascia tissue.
