What Helps Plantar Fasciitis?

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain that radiates in the bottom of your foot. It happens to anyone, at any age. However, it is considered an overuse injury that is common for people who spend a lot of time on their feet. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue. It connects your heel to the ball of your foot and supports the arch. Poor foot positioning may cause the structures in your foot to load incorrectly. This in turn puts pressure on the band. An injury to the tendons in your foot and ankle can also damage the fascia.

When the plantar fascia becomes inflamed, irritated, or weak, it can tear. This causes a stabbing sensation in your heel and/or these other pain symptoms:

• An increase in pain in the morning or when taking the first few steps after resting.
• Increased heel pain with prolonged standing, walking, or stair climbing.
• Increased pain when standing and walking on hard surfaces or without proper shoe support.

Commonly, the pain from plantar fasciitis is stabbing. And, it usually occurs with your first steps in the morning. As you get up and stretch or move, the pain normally decreases. However, it may return after periods of walking or standing or when you get up after resting. The pain is usually worse after exercise, not during it. This condition is common in runners. It also affects people who are overweight and those who wear shoes with poor support also have a risk of this painful condition.

Your foot and ankle consist of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons. Plantar fasciitis pain can range from mild to completely disabling. If you feel you are experiencing a medical emergency consult a doctor or podiatrist as soon as possible to diagnose the cause. Especially if home remedies do not help ease the pain.

Everyday Comfort Measures for Plantar Fasciitis

• Rest and elevate the foot as much as possible.
• Your doctor may suggest you use a 3/8" or 1/2" heel insert in your shoe.
• Stretch each foot by leaning forward against a wall with your foot flat on the floor and heel elevated with the insert. Repeat this for several minutes throughout the day.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain and swelling may temporarily bring fast relief.
• Place an ice pack twice a day for 15-20 minutes on the bottom of the foot.
• Wear comfortable shoes that fit properly.
• Wear a night splint, a special device that stretches the foot while you sleep.
• Using a topical joint care lotion like Flexcin's Motion Lotion, which absorbs quickly and supports everyday joint comfort.
• Your doctor may also recommend low-impact exercises near the affected area of your foot.
• Taking a quality joint supplement, which may help support joint structure and everyday joint comfort.

How Flexcin Supports Everyday Joint Comfort

Joint support supplements may help support joint mobility, a healthy inflammatory response, cartilage and joint structure, everyday flexibility, and the lubricating fluids in the joints.

With ingredients like cetyl myristoleate (CM8) and more familiar joint-support ingredients like glucosamine, MSM, bromelain, and collagen type II, Flexcin is a well-rounded daily joint supplement. Taking Flexcin may help support mobility, a healthy inflammatory response, and cartilage and joint structure. The Flexcin Motion Lotion is a topical joint care lotion that absorbs quickly into the skin over the joint and supports everyday joint comfort.

At Flexcin we have been making all-natural joint care supplements since the year 2000, and have helped thousands of people take a more active role in their joint health. We provide US-made supplements with ingredients chosen to support a healthy inflammatory response and to support cartilage and joint structure. And, we offer it at a no-risk 90-day trial. If you try Flexcin and are unsatisfied with the results after taking it for three months, simply return the empty bottles for a full refund less shipping and handling.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new supplement.