For a variety of reasons, Birkenstocks are a preferred sandal among plantar fasciitis patients. By offering solid, unyielding support running the side of your foot, its cork adapts to the foot’s form as well as lessens the pressure on the arch. The classic magic Birkenstock footbed, with noticeable extra padding, a thick heel cup, an … Read more
When you feel heel pain a natural response is to run to the medicine cabinet and to take something for the ache, but that response could be dragging out your recovery process. Here are a few common pain relievers(Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis) and why they aren’t necessarily the most direct route to long-term pain relief. OTC … Read more
For patients who experience severe heel pain, you might think surgery is a final option that could provide long-awaited relief. In fact it shouldn’t be in consideration at all. Then you need to know more about Plantar Fasciitis Surgery! All cheaper and effective options should be exhausted prior to altering your foot mechanics permanently with … Read more
In analyzing your treatment options for plantar fasciitis, you have probably heard at least one mention of night splints. Generally speaking, the feedback from wearers of popular products such as the Strasburg sock (not really a true night splint) tend to vary from, “works like magic” to “couldn’t sleep with it on.” Read this whole guide … Read more
To get a sense of why stretching will work to reduce your pf symptoms, let’s first take a tiny step backwards to get a solid grasp of the mechanics behind your heel pain. The fibrous ligament known as the plantar facia is essentially strung from the base of your heel and then spreads out connecting … Read more