Plantar fasciitis insoles

What are the causes and symptoms of plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis occurs when the arch of the foot is subjected to excessive stress. The aponeurosis registers every shock to the foot. These shocks cause micro-tears along the arch. It is these tears that cause severe pain. The causes of this disabling condition can be many and varied. Here are the main causes of plantar fasciitis:

Flat or hollow feet flat feet result in greater contact between the aponeurosis and the ground, encouraging microtears. From sunken feeton the other hand, generate less contact. Nevertheless, they are particularly tense, which increases tension in the fascia.
Overweight: if we think of overweight or obese people, we often forget pregnant women. In fact, everyone is overweight. While a dozen extra kilos may not seem harmful, their impact on the total number of steps taken during the day is enormous. As a result, a overweight often leads to plantar fasciitis.
Rigidity of the Achilles heel: this rigidity increases the tension undergone by the aponeurosis, favoring the creation of micro-tears.
Age-related degeneration: old age is particularly hard on the feet. In addition to hallux valgus or flat feet, it can lead to plantar fasciitis.
From unsuitable footwear Plantar fasciitis: shoes that don't put the foot in the best possible condition will almost systematically encourage the onset of plantar fasciitis. This is particularly the case with shoes that are too big, or with heels, flip-flops, etc.

Symptoms are not varied. In fact, they are characterized only by the appearance of a strong pain in the heel and arch of the foot, sometimes accompanied by a sensation of "pins and needles". heat.

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How is plantar fasciitis treated?

Treatments for plantar fasciitis are almost never universal. Their effectiveness varies from patient to patient. Nevertheless, wearing orthopedic inserts is an exception to the rule. This method is indeed effective for all individuals. It can, however, be accompanied by a number of small gestures that will alleviate your pathology. Here is a non-exhaustive list.

Avoid sports activities that involve the foot, and take shorter steps. This can help you stop straining the arch of your foot. This is the only way it can repair itself.
Walk only in appropriate footwear. It is therefore imperative to stop walking barefoot, in flip-flops, heels, etc.
Use massages by hand or with a ball under the foot. If the massage is gentle, the fascia should be loosened and free to repair itself.
Apply ice if necessary and stretch the feet with a towel. The first measure is for immediate pain relief, while the second is to prevent pain in the first place.
Take anti-inflammatories non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Indeed, if pain persists, this measure can be considered. It should be noted, however, that their action is not 100% effective.

There are rare cases where this is not enough. In these cases, they will have to go through the surgery to correct the pathology. This practice is exceptional, however, and the purchase of orthopedic insoles remains the best way to combat plantar fasciitis.

How to choose orthopedic insoles for plantar fasciitis?

Choosing the right insoles is essential for treating plantar fasciitis. You can choose to buy your insoles in a pharmacy or online. The advantage of online shopping is that it offers much lower prices, while giving customers more options to choose from. In fact, in addition to offering a wider range of insoles, websites such as SmartFeet are packed with customer reviews, enabling customers to make their own choices.

With SmartFeet, you won't have to worry about the function or material of your orthopedic insoles. We've put together a list of all the models that treat plantar fasciitis, with optimal materials like gel, for example.

However, be sure to choose a larger shoe size than your own, as orthopedic insoles will restrict your space in the shoe.

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