Plantar fasciitis is marked by intense pain in the heel and in the bottom of the foot, which usually is more intense at night and early in the morning. It can be caused by a number of issues, such as overuse, bone spurs or neuromas that all result in chronic inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue in the bottom of your foot. Since this condition is fairly common in runners, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with its symptoms and how to best treat it.
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Heel spurs don't always cause symptoms, but some people experience sudden, intermittent, or chronic pain—often when they walk. Pain may also occur when you get out of bed in the morning and first stand. The pain can be a dull ache throughout the day or a sharp or stabbing pain on the inside, back, or bottom of the heel when you stand after sitting.
Although heel spurs can take many months to develop, they frequently occur in individuals with plantar fasciitis—inflammation of the fibrous tissue along the bottom of the foot that stretches from the heel to the toes.
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If you have just started to work out and you have been pretty inactive up until this point, then it's important for you to be careful. If you don't approach your new exercise routine cautiously then you can end up injuring a foot or an ankle. You can also cause other conditions to occur that can be painful and require lengthy treatment. A few conditions you can end up with include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and shin splints.
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People are often surprised to learn about podiatry. It's interesting to discover that there's a medical specialty devoted entirely to feet.
But your feet are complicated little appendages. They contain 25 percent of the body's individual bones. The general condition of the feet mirror problems in the rest of the body.
Whenever you have foot pain, you should consult with a physician to determine the cause. The majority of foot pain in healthy patients is due to simple, treatable issues.
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A bunion is a lump that grows outward from the base of your big toe. Many people inherit feet that are genetically prone to getting bunions, which then become worse because of lifestyle factors like spending a lot of time on your feet and tending to wear tight, uncomfortable shoes. Ballet teachers, nurses, and teachers are especially prone to developing bunions. Bunions can be both painful and unsightly, but luckily there are specific things you can do to treat them:
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