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2014
Plantar
Another
Fasciitis
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By Jason vanMeijel
This inflammation is often triggered by excessive tension in our calf muscles...
Published by The Waterview Space
During the hot, sultry months of summer, many of us will
have a brief tryst with running; weak to its promises of
weight loss, improved cardiovascular function and the
endorphin high that comes with exercise. For some this
affair is brief, for others the affair continues, sneaking out
in the morning or late at night to get one more run in.
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The end result for many is the same… a nasty pain in the
bottom of your foot which abruptly ends the love affair.
What’s going on? Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the
plantar fascia; a band of connective tissue running from
our heel to the front of our foot. This tissue supports the
arch of the foot, giving it shape and aiding in stability.
This inflammation is often triggered by excessive tension
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in our calf muscles which connect via the Achilles tendon
to the heel bone. Pulling from the calves stretches the fascia and causes strain. A mild case can turn severe quickly
as inflammation makes the fascia more prone to micro
tears which can lead to debilitating pain, some cases lasting months.
The good news is that our love affair can be saved and
continue with a little intervention. Employ dynamic rest,
the sooner you take a break from the offending activity the better. Stretch the calves and the bottom of your
foot often; go slow and remember you’re trying to relieve
tightness in the area. Ease yourself back into running and
avoid strenuous lower-body activity until you are pain
free.
If symptoms don’t improve in about two weeks, make an
appointment with a registered massage therapist or ARTTM certified chiropractor.
■ Jason vanMeijel, RMT, ART
Soft Tissue Specialist
Registered Massage Therapist
Active Release Techniques.
Orillia Synergy Healthcare Group
[email protected]
705-329-1090