Custom Orthodics Can Help Relieve the Heel/Foot Pain Associated With Plantar Fasciitis
The band that connects the heel bone to the ball of the foot is called the plantar fascia. It is a flat fibrous tissue and looks like packing tape. It is limited in its ability to stretch. The purpose of the plantar fascia is to assist in supporting the foot and to avoid the foot from flattening too much. Pain and inflammation in the foot can be caused when there is abnormal pressure put on the plantar fascia, usually caused by pronation or the foot flattening too much. Custom orthotics are used most commonly to avoid plantar fasciitis.
When pain does occur, the pain location is the bottom inside part where the arch begins. Sometimes the pain can even spread as far as the the metatarsal area, making it almost unbearable for the person. This pain occurs due to pressure being placed on the plantar fascia.
The problem comes because of the pressure that is put on the plantar fascia. This band will pull away from it’s insertion on the heel, and acts almost like a very small fracture. The body reacts to this with inflammation, and it will begin to lay down calcium to repair the small tear. After time this continuous laying down of calcium can cause a heel spur to form. It is not the spur itself that causes this pain, but the process that is going on.
What is the purpose of custom orthotics?
The purpose of custom orthotics is to take pressure off the foot and support the arch; thus allowing repair to the plantar fascia to occur and the inflammation to lessen.
What other methods can be used?
A doctor can give a cortisone injection which will reduce inflammation. Stretching, ice and anti inflammatory medications can be taken to help ease the pain experienced with plantar faciitis. The use of custom orthotics can help prevent plantar faciitis from happening.
Dr. Bowden has been treating patients as a liscensed Podiatrist for over 20 years. He has used orthoticss to help many patients over the years. You can order your own orthotics from his website now.
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