Plantar
Fasciitis
(HEEL PAIN)
PLANTAR
FASCIITIS INTRODUCTION
The
most common cause of heel pain is plantar fascitis which
is commonly referred to as a Heel Spur. Plantar fascia
is a broad band of fibrous tissue which runs along the
bottom surface of the foot, from the heel to the toes
Click
here to view diagram. Plantar fascitis is
a condition in which the plantar fascia is inflamed.
This condition can be very painful and cause
considerable amount of suffering.
Long
standing inflammation causes the deposition of calcium
at the point where the plantar fascia inserts into the
heel. This results in the appearance of a sharp thorn
like heel spur on x-ray. The heel spur is a-symtomatic
(not painful), the pain arises from the inflammation
of the plantar fascia. Symptoms include a dull
ache which is felt most of the time with episodes of
a sharp pain in the center of the heel or on the inside
margin of the heel.
Often
the pain is worse on first rising in the morning
and after rest and is aggravated by
prolonged weight bearing & thin soled shoes.
CAUSES
OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS
-
Excessive load on the foot from obesity is a major
cause of plantar fascitis. Which is why this condition
is common in middle aged and over weight adults.
-
A sudden increase in weight, such as pregnancy can
also lead to plantar fascitis.
-
A sudden increase in walking or a sporting activity
can also be a contributing factor. A classical example
is a post man who has returned to work after a period
away from the job can develop this condition.
- Tight
plantar fascia (this is often caused by tight calf
muscles).
- Excessive
flattening of the arch on weight bearing.
- Biomechanical
problems (walking abnormalities) is a major cause
of plantar fascitis.
- Different
types of arthritis can also lead to this condition
such as osteoarthritus and rheumatoid arthritis.
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