Conventional wisdom says rest it. If your heel hurts first thing in the morning when you get out of bed or after sitting down for a while, you may have plantar fasciitis. This is a condition related to arthritis which affects the thick bundle of tissue between your heels and your toes. If you have it you may feel a stabbing pain, but if you walk for a bit, it will ease up and calm down.
Should you walk with plantar fasciitis?
Yes, you can walk with this problem, however, you need to know what to do in order to minimize the pain and make sure you do not over do it. For example, you should:
Walk less when pain flares up
Walk slower
Use ice packs or cold bottles to reduce the inflammation
Wrap your feet with tape
These are just some of the suggestions for ensuring you can keep walking effectively with plantar fasciitis. It does not have to be an ailment which prevents you from walking – even long distances and when hiking. However, precautions and treatments are required. To find out more about plantar fasciitis and what to do with it, check out my guide which answers the question – is walking good for plantar fasciitis?
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Interesting take on the plantar fasciitis treatment. You are right that most say to stop moving, but I think you make some logical suggestions that people can use to help with the issue. Thanks for sharing.
Good, logical suggestions for treating plantar fasciitis. However, forgotten in this list of how to deal with plantar fasciitis is a discussion about wearing orthotic insoles. Orthotic insoles not only help protect the problem area but they also provide pain relief. You can read more about how orthotic insoles work here: http://www.theparentspot.com/health/what-are-the-best-shoes-for-plantar-fasciitis/
Great, thanks.
A good health brings happiness in our life, that is why I think it is our responsibility to take care of it. I am glad you discuss it here with us.
I agree, and its something we all take for granted. Most come to appreciate it only when their health starts to decline.
I had suffered this painful years ago when I was working as a cabin crew. I’m sure that your advise can help those who get the plantar fasciitis get better.