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What Is Plantar Fasciitis And What Can Socks Do About It

Plantar fasciitis is a disorder which can cause pain around the heel or foot's bottom. This condition causes the most severe pain in the bottom and heel of the feet. The reasons behind this issue aren't entirely clear, but it's a serious enough issue to be discussed, with 3-6 percent of patients suffering from plantar fasciitis at any one time.

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What Is Plantar Fasciitis And What Can Socks Do About It

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  1. What Is Plantar Fasciitis And What Can Socks Do About It? Plantar fasciitis can cause pain of the heel or foot. People suffering from this condition generally experience the highest levels of pain early in the morning, or when sitting for a long duration of time due to lack of blood flow to the heel and foot region. Although the reasons for plantar fasciitis aren't understood fully, it is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Around 36% of patients suffer from this condition at any one period of time. Plantar fasciitis can occur to anyone. However, it's more common among athletes and older people. Insufficient support for the arch or excessive exertion can cause stress on the plantar fascia (also called the ligament band that connects the heel bone and the toes), creating microtears in the soft tissues of the foot. If you're worried that there is a possibility of plantar fasciitis or if you have heel pain, ensure you speak to your physician for a diagnosis of your symptoms as well as the next steps for treatment. The benefits of Plantar Fasciitis Socks The best plantar fasciitis socks are a thing you've heard about. But how do they work? The use of compression to treat plantar fasciitis can help ease some of the pain that comes with this disease. Although there isn't a major body of scientific evidence backing this, many users of compression affirm this method for pain relief. Reduces swelling that causes pain. Plantar fasciitis can cause the accumulation of blood in the heels and feet which causes irritation and swelling. Plantar fasciitis compression socks help promote healthy circulation by allowing gradual compression to target different areas of the foot and heel. Provides Much Needed Arch Support Arch support isn't something that should be neglected by people affected by plantar fasciitis. Compression socks have extra padding on the feet for arch support , and less the vibration of impact. This makes movement more comfortable and more enjoyable. Muscles are affected by stretching The plantar fascia is the smooth band of ligaments connecting the heel bone with the toes and also supports the arch of your foot. Another advantage of wearing plantar fasciitis compression socks is that they put pressure on and stretch your plantar fascia muscle even while you are sitting down, and can even be worn at night while sleeping to help prevent pain in the morning. Before you decide on any treatment, make sure you talk to a qualified health professional and do your own research. Your doctor might suggest compression socks to help treat plantar fasciitis.

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