Plantar Fascia or Plantar Fascistic

Plantar fascistic is the term used to describe the inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a long and broad fibrous band of tissue that stretches from the heel bone to the fore foot. Plantar fascistic is characterized by a severe pain of the feet. It is common among pregnant women, and obese and diabetic patients.

Symptoms
Symptoms may occur suddenly, or gradually over time. The patient will experience sharp pains in his heel and more extreme pain when you wake up in the morning and tried to stand up. The pain increases with prolonged standing or exercising. It can sometimes lead to rapid weight gain.

It is prevalent in middle-aged people, although it can also takes place in any age group.

Causes
It is primarily caused by constant overloading and stretching of the plantar fascia. The tissue tears at the heel bone and plantar fascia junction. Wearing poorly cushioned shoes and aging also contributes to this condition for it causes wear and tearing of the plantar fascia tissue.

Wearing high heels and shoes with high arches, or constant standing in flat feet, traumatic accidental injury and structural imbalance of the foot are other causes leading to this condition.

Home Remedies
Avoid wearing high-heeled shoes.

Massage the bottom of the aching foot with ice.

Stretch the calf muscles when getting out of the beed.

Use OTC arch support when walking.

Take a good rest when experiencing pains in the foot.

Diets
Have a healthy and nutritious diet to hasten recovery.

Further Suggestions
Refrain from doing strenuous activities such as running and exercising.