Plantar Fasciitis
Affecting one in 10 people, plantar fasciitis pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints. The plantar fascia is a thick ligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot. As you walk, it functions as a shock absorber, supporting the arch of your foot.
In your daily life, your plantar fascia ligaments experience a lot of wear and tear. Ligaments can be torn or damaged if too much pressure is placed on your feet. This condition commonly causes a stabbing pain upon stepping out of bed each morning, but can return after long periods of standing.
Plantar fasciitis heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis is most commonly found in runners. However, people who are overweight or wear shoes without adequate support, are at greater risk of developing it.
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Acousana therapy is a highly effective, non-invasive approach to providing plantar fasciitis pain relief for mild to severe conditions, with success rates over 86%.
Acousana utilizes patented SoftWave® technology to stimulate your body’s natural healing response by increasing blood flow by up to 300%, quickly reducing inflammation and therefore, getting rid of the pain associated with the condition.
Acousana therapy uses patented electrohydraulic SoftWaves® that are delivered through the skin using ultrasound gel. The SoftWaves trigger a natural biological response which initiates a healing process by increasing blood flow and improving circulation.
The SoftWaves “fool” the body into thinking that “damage” has occurred, when in reality, no damage has taken place. This response initiates your body’s natural self-repair process by reducing inflammation and thereby eliminating pain.
Plantar fasciitis is aggravated by tight muscles in your feet or calves. To relieve or prevent the pain, try these stretches:
Stretch your calves
- Stand an arm’s length from a wall.
- Place your right foot behind your left.
- Slowly and gently bend your left leg forward.
- Keep your right knee straight and your right heel on the ground.
- Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds and release. Repeat 3x.
- Reverse the position of your legs, and repeat.
Grab a chair and stretch your plantar fascia
Plantar fasciitis can also be relieved by these three seated stretching exercises. Be sure to sit up straight while performing these exercises:
- When seated, roll your foot back and forth over a frozen water bottle, ice-cold can, or foam roller. Continue this for one minute, then switch feet.
- After that, cross one leg over the other to perform the big toe stretch. Grasp your big toe and pull it gently toward you, holding it for 15 to 30 seconds. This should be done three times, then you should reverse and do it with the other foot.
- Make an exercise strap from a towel by folding it lengthwise. Put the towel under the arch of each foot and sit down. Hold the towel ends with both hands, and gently pull the tops of your feet towards you. Pull three times for about 15 to 30 seconds each time.
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