How To Be Sure That You Have Plantar Fasciitis?

By Author: Dave Woods
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The common plantar fasciitis symptoms are so common that you might notice them in the initial stage. Many of us think that we are suffering from a normal pain that will go away with the passage of time. But this does not happen and then you realize that the pain is not that common and that you are actually suffering from plantar fasciitis. If you experience pain in your feel the moment you get up from bed and have to limp for sometime before the pain subsides, it means that you are suffering from plantar fasciitis. You will experience this pain more when you wear ill-fitting shoes or have to stand for long duration of time. The pain in the heel will increase causing you to take off your shoe or sit down for the time being. The moment you notice this type of pain you should visit a podiatrist immediately, get yourself checked and get an MRI and X-ray done so as to access the condition of your feet in a much better way. Our feet carry our entire body weight. If there is pain in the heel, you will not be able to walk properly. In fact, you will not e able to bend, sit or carry out ...
... any activities that requires the proper movement of your feet. There is no alternative but to take proper care of your feet so that the pain subsides and you are able to resume your normal life.



The problem to any of our health related issues are exercise. When you exercise your blood flow improves, you flush out toxins, your body releases endorphins - the happy hormones and you lose excess fat from your body as well. It is seen that women over 40, who are obese and lead a sedentary life tend to suffer more from heel pain. The excess body weight puts pressure on your knees and heels, which start to give answer very soon and you, end up with different types of health ailments. Hence, it is very important that you exercise and lose weight. Even if you are on the thinner side you need to exercise so that you remain fit and active. If you are not the sort who likes going to the gym them try out free hand exercises, simple stretching exercises, push ups and follow it up with cycling, swimming or walking - whichever you like and can fit in your busy schedule. You need to control your diet and pay attention to what you eat if you want to reverse the weight scale in your favor. Pay attention to what you eat. Cut out carbs, increase the intake of proteins, say no to caffeine and sweets and soft drinks and fast foods as well. Fried items should not find a place in your meal. Within a matter of weeks, you will notice the difference. So what are you waiting for? Bring the changes in your life from today itself.



Take stock of the shoes that you wear. Het rid of high heel and pointy shoes. Wear shoes that you make feel comfortable and your feet gets enough space to breathe. At night, when you hit the bed, wear night splinters so that you can stretch your feet and give it the required relaxation. When you get up in the morning, you will notice a remarkable difference. Everything that has been mentioned so far is simple and easy to follow and implement. If you do them on a regular basis you are sure to see a positive change. Don’t waste any more time thinking; implement it in your daily life.



About the Author: This contribution has been made by Dave Woods who has written a number of articles on plantar fasciitis symptoms and provides fruitful information. To know more, please visit www.theheelpainexpert.com.