Guest blogger: Maya. Full article at happyrunningfeet.com
Plantar Fasciitis is a nasty pain in your foot, mostly in the heel area. According to WebMD, you can get PF from putting too much strain on your feet, like if you are an athlete. It can also be caused by sudden weight gain, for example from pregnancy.
Plantar
Fasciitis is when your fascia at the bottom of your foot gets tiny
tears. It very seldom rips completely. Once you have PF, it is best to start
treatment immediately. If it is ignored and you carry on with your normal
activities, it will get worse and therefore take much longer to heal. Some
cases even go on for years!
If you lead an active and sporty lifestyle, you are
highly susceptible to Plantar
Fasciitis. Many runners push themselves and overstrain,
which causes little tears in
the fascia. As running is very much an ingrained part of our
lifestyle and daily habit, we will want to keep running as usual, even though
each step feels like you are pushing a nail into your heel.
This is where your dress code comes in. Even though
you might suffer from PF, you may still be able to continue running (UNLESS your
podiatrist tells you not to. Listen to your doctor!). The key is to wear a pair
of running
shoes that promote:
- Cushioning
- Arch support
- Shock absorption
You can combine good quality running shoes with insoles
to maximize all three of these aspects. The most
suitable running shoes are Asics Gel Kayano and New Balance 1540.
These shoes also offer motion control to a degree, making them suitable for
over pronators as well. Keep in mind that each individual's feet differ from the
next person. What works for one Plantar
Fasciitis sufferer might not work for the next.
For example, I have met a runner who swears by barefoot running to get rid of
PF. I cannot even start to imagine running with barely any cushioning whilst
I have stabbing heel pain. Not for me!
Let us know if Maya's tips help your Plantar
Fasciitis. For more from today's guest blogger, visit happyrunningfeet for tips on the best shoes to wear for flat feet.
