What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar Fasciitis (pronounced plan-tar fash-ee-eye-tis) is a common cause of heel and foot pain in adults often diagnosed by physicians. The classic symptoms of plantar fasciitis include heel pain that is usually most severe first thing in the morning. It can also be known as a heel spur.

What causes Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis develops from calcium deposits that form when the plantar fascia (a band of tissue along the bottom of the foot) pulls away from the heel. This stretching of the plantar fascia can be caused by over-pronation (flat feet) or unusually high arches.

How do I treat Plantar Fasciitis?
The right custom arch supports are often the best defense in the prevention of plantar fasciitis and the most reliable long-term cure for existing conditions. A Foot Solutions Custom Biomechanical Arch Support™, unlike typical custom orthotics, is designed to completely support the corrected arch of your foot, determined by a unique way of capturing your optimal foot position. It is the only practical way to address both the symptoms AND the cause of your problem. You can also reduce the strain and stress by avoiding running on hard or uneven surfaces and losing excess weight.

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