Foot pain affects millions of people each year and is responsible for mild discomfort to debilitating pain. This article is not about preventing Plantar Fasciitis, rather its about curing it. This article was written by a layperson who is not skilled in medicine, science or rehabilitation who after study, analysis and persistence cured the Plantar Fasciitis problem.
Plantar Fasciitis is debilitating and depending on its severity, can prevent you from running, walking and many other physical activities. It is common for athletes who are over 30.
This article is based on my personal knowledge and my experiences fighting Plantar Fasciitis for almost three years. During the three years that I had Plantar Fasciitis, I tried various medications, numerous medical tests, steroid injections acupuncture, stretches and nothing worked. I considered collagen injections and surgery. The solution is simple to say, but hard to implement, namely, lose weight !. Before you undertake any action from this article please consult with your doctor.
The first step is to go to a doctor to discuss your particular problem and request orthotics.I used the custom made orthotics, and found out that my insurance covered most of the cost. The orthotic is a plastic device that is inserted into a shoe to help stabilize the foot and ankle. The orthotics enabled me to walk again, for short distances. After three years, I was only able to walk (with the help of the orthotics) short distances but, I was still unable to play tennis or jog. I finally decided to listen to my doctor and lose 35 pounds(from 215 to 180).
I am now able to jog and play tennis, with some limitations. I also use othodics and wear only Rockport shoes and clogs. No more fancy shoes lacking foot support. The bottom line, if you seriously want to rid yourself of Plantar Fasciitis, then lose weight.
You will feel better, sleep better and feel younger if you lose weight. However, this solution worked for me and may not work for you. So before you undertake the commitment to lose weight, try some of the other above mentioned recommendations, and please discuss it with your doctor.
Plantar Fasciitis is debilitating and depending on its severity, can prevent you from running, walking and many other physical activities. It is common for athletes who are over 30.
This article is based on my personal knowledge and my experiences fighting Plantar Fasciitis for almost three years. During the three years that I had Plantar Fasciitis, I tried various medications, numerous medical tests, steroid injections acupuncture, stretches and nothing worked. I considered collagen injections and surgery. The solution is simple to say, but hard to implement, namely, lose weight !. Before you undertake any action from this article please consult with your doctor.
The first step is to go to a doctor to discuss your particular problem and request orthotics.I used the custom made orthotics, and found out that my insurance covered most of the cost. The orthotic is a plastic device that is inserted into a shoe to help stabilize the foot and ankle. The orthotics enabled me to walk again, for short distances. After three years, I was only able to walk (with the help of the orthotics) short distances but, I was still unable to play tennis or jog. I finally decided to listen to my doctor and lose 35 pounds(from 215 to 180).
I am now able to jog and play tennis, with some limitations. I also use othodics and wear only Rockport shoes and clogs. No more fancy shoes lacking foot support. The bottom line, if you seriously want to rid yourself of Plantar Fasciitis, then lose weight.
You will feel better, sleep better and feel younger if you lose weight. However, this solution worked for me and may not work for you. So before you undertake the commitment to lose weight, try some of the other above mentioned recommendations, and please discuss it with your doctor.
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Sandor Lenner,C.P.A. - M.B.A. has provided accounting services for 35 years. He is also a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and works as a part-time consultant for a Miami Accounting CPA firm. Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter on timely small business and tax topics . We will not share your email address with anyone.
