Can Orange Juice Provide Relief to Plantar Fasciitis? 4 Tips for Heel Pain Relief
When plantar fasciitis is causing heel pain, a glass of juice is nice; however it will not provide relief. If relief is what you are after and would like to try to ease the pain at home, try frozen juice.
Juice concentrates come in a cylindrical container that will roll along the bottom of your foot. When your plantar fasciitis is causing pain grab a frozen juice concentrate. Right out of the freezer it may be too cold so you may want to place a towel over the container. This will create a barrier so that the frost does not add to any discomfort.
Before placing your foot on top of a frozen juice container be certain that it is sealed and do not apply too much pressure. The safety of your juice container and the floor below are at stake here. From a seated position you will gently roll the frozen juice container along the arch of your foot to your heel and back again. A few minutes of this can provide some relief to the pain associated with plantar fasciitis.
Heel pain that does not subside should be evaluated by a doctor. If you find that you are limping in the morning, when you first get out of bed, plantar fasciitis is the likely culprit.
After rolling your feet over the juice concentrate you can easily mix up a beverage to enjoy and relax. Resting your plantar fascia is important. When the plantar fascia becomes irritated, inflamed or torn, it will need time to heal. Spend a little more time with your feet up and less activity that may have caused the strain on your plantar fascia.
The plantar fascia is the thick ligament that connects your heel to your toes and is one of the most common causes of heel pain. Some of the common causes of this condition are a high arch, high heeled shoes, running or being overweight. A tight Achilles tendon can also be to blame. Because of this stretching your calf muscles can relieve tension on your plantar fascia.
When the heel pain becomes frequent and nagging it is time to see a doctor. Heel pain is often a complaint that people take too long to correct. One of the easiest ways to treat this type of heel pain is with prescription orthotics. Depending upon the severity of the injury (plantar fasciitis is generally caused by overuse, that causes strain and tearing of the plantar fascia) there are many treatment options. Surgery for plantar fasciitis is a last resort. There are many treatment options that may be recommended prior to surgery.
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To learn more about how Dr. Young and Dr. Nelson of the Issaquah Foot and Ankle Specialists are effectively treating foot and ankle disorders with the latest treatments and technology, visit http://www.BestFootDoc.com. For information about their highly effective heel pain and plantar fasciitis treatments visit http://www.SeattleHeelPain.com
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