What Causes of Plantar Fasciitis?

The condition known as Plantar Fasciitis often leads to heel pain, heel spurs, and/or arch pain. The excessive stretching of the plantar fascia that leads to the inflammation and discomfort can be caused by: over-pronation (flat feet) which results in the arch collapsing upon weight bearing; a foot with an unusually high arch; a sudden increase in physical activity; excessive weight on the foot usually attributed to obesity or pregnancy; improperly fitting shoes or sneakers.

Flat feet (or "over-pronation") is the leading cause of plantar fasciitis. Over-pronation occurs in the walking process, when a person's arch collapses upon weight bearing, causing the plantar fascia to be stretched away from the heel bone. With plantar fasciitis, the bottom of your foot usually hurts near the inside of the foot where the heel and arch meet. The pain is often acute either first thing in the morning or after a long rest, because while resting, the plantar fascia contracts back to its original shape. As the day progresses and the plantar fascia continues to be stretched, the pain often goes away.

The best way to wake up in the morning without the pain of taking the first step is to wear a night brace. The Stretch-Away Plantar Fasciitis Night Brace elevates your foot while you sleep. This pre-stretches the plantar tissue so there is no pain in the morning. You don’t need expensive splints, heavy boots, or involved therapies. And you don’t need to roll your foot on a frozen water bottle each morning. With the Stretch-Away Plantar Fasciitis Night Brace you wake up without a hint of heel pain.

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