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Question: plantar fascitis? My arch of foot hurts sometimes, especially right after I get up from sitting a while. Feels like a little tear in the support system. This is happening more often in past year. Everything seems OK otherwise, and it goes away immediately, I just worry about the increasing frequency. Can this be prevented somehow?
I am 61 YO woman, fairly sedentary but run 3 miles intermittently; weigh about 150 but should weigh 130 (?). I don't take any medicine for foot but do take antidepressants.
I am 61 YO woman, fairly sedentary but run 3 miles intermittently; weigh about 150 but should weigh 130 (?). I don't take any medicine for foot but do take antidepressants.
Brief Answer:
Some advises to prevent plantar fascitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health issue.
What you are describing seems like plantar fascitis indeed.
Some advises are given to prevent it are:
-- Give your foot a chance to heal by resting. But don't completely stop being active. Doing that can lead to more pain and stiffness in the long run.
-- Putting ice on your heel for 20 minutes up to 4 times a day might relieve pain. Icing and massaging your foot before exercise might also help.
-- Certain exercises can help with heel pain. Do these exercises every day...a local physical therapist may advise specifically.
-- If your pain is severe, you can try taking pain medicines that you can get without a prescription like ibuprofen or naproxen.
-- Wear sturdy shoes – Sneakers with a lot of cushion and good arch and heel support are best. Shoes with rigid soles can also help. Adding padded or gel heel inserts to your shoes might help, too.
-- Some people feel better if they wear a splint while they sleep that keeps their foot straight. These splints are sold in drugstores and medical supply stores.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarification. Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Take care.
Some advises to prevent plantar fascitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health issue.
What you are describing seems like plantar fascitis indeed.
Some advises are given to prevent it are:
-- Give your foot a chance to heal by resting. But don't completely stop being active. Doing that can lead to more pain and stiffness in the long run.
-- Putting ice on your heel for 20 minutes up to 4 times a day might relieve pain. Icing and massaging your foot before exercise might also help.
-- Certain exercises can help with heel pain. Do these exercises every day...a local physical therapist may advise specifically.
-- If your pain is severe, you can try taking pain medicines that you can get without a prescription like ibuprofen or naproxen.
-- Wear sturdy shoes – Sneakers with a lot of cushion and good arch and heel support are best. Shoes with rigid soles can also help. Adding padded or gel heel inserts to your shoes might help, too.
-- Some people feel better if they wear a splint while they sleep that keeps their foot straight. These splints are sold in drugstores and medical supply stores.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarification. Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thanks!
So my pain shows up under the arch, I see that
I didn't say that, but you are saying to
ice the heel? Is that right?
Thanks XXXXXXX
So my pain shows up under the arch, I see that
I didn't say that, but you are saying to
ice the heel? Is that right?
Thanks XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Yes, Ice the heel. Do it regularly, because it will help even more.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Yes, I am saying to ice the heel, because the fascia (and plantar fascitis is the inflammation on the fascia if the foot) is attached in the heel. That is the area where the inflammation lays, so the ice will calm down the inflammation.
Let me know if you have other questions.
Take care,
Yes, Ice the heel. Do it regularly, because it will help even more.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Yes, I am saying to ice the heel, because the fascia (and plantar fascitis is the inflammation on the fascia if the foot) is attached in the heel. That is the area where the inflammation lays, so the ice will calm down the inflammation.
Let me know if you have other questions.
Take care,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Thanks so much. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Please don't forget to close and rate the answer.
Take care.
Dr. Klarida
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Detailed Answer:
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Take care.
Dr. Klarida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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