Wholefrog - Body by Design Wellness and Massage Therapy Clinic

Our body is a temple. We must keep it healthy and safe. But it is not always possible. There are some conditions that might occur in the body due to age or certain types of exercises. Plantar Fasciitis is one such condition. What is Plantar Fasciitis? One of the biggest causes of heel pain, plantar fasciitis involves the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. Symptoms: Plantar fasciitis commonly causes a stabbing pain in your foot. It usually occurs with your first steps in the morning, and it increases after long periods of standing or just as you arise from sitting. Can it happen to you? Although it is more common in runners, it can happen due to age, overweight, and certain types of exercises as well. Ballet dance and aerobic dance also have a risk factor in the development of plantar fasciitis. They sometimes contribute to an earlier onset of plantar fasciitis. If you are flat-foo...

As our feet bear the complete body weight, they have more chances of suffering from various disorders than other body parts. Also, many people overuse their legs by walking long distances, standing for long periods and/or overdoing exercises that involve legs. Plantar fasciitis is one such kind of disorders that cause pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. People suffering from plantar fasciitis feel the pain most severely when they start walking after taking rest. Also, the bending of the foot and toes towards the shin worsen the pain along with tight Achilles tendon. As obvious, obese people are more likely to suffer from plantar fasciitis. Even though modern ways of treating plantar fasciitis are available, it is best cured through conservative treatments such as massage therapy and stretching. When the affected part is massaged properly, it propels a range of motion resulting in the increment of blood circulation. Good massage performed by a professional therapist helps in relea...