The foot has a thick band of tissue that starts from your heels to the toes (plantar fascia). This supports the foot, which allows an individual to be mobile easily. If this band of tissue stretches too much, it can actually tear along the surface that will cause pain and soreness. Heel spurs are caused by plantar fasciitis Rouse Hill that is the common cause of pain in the heel. This pain occurs generally in the morning when you take the first step off the bed. Once you start taking the next few steps the pain decreases. However, the ache comes back once again when you are seated for too long and stand up or stand up for too long. This is found commonly in athletes who take part in track, obese individuals and those who do not wear the correct shoes with proper balance.
Symptoms
This pain in the fasciitis causes a stabbing pain at the bottom of the foot in the heel area. During a workout, one might not feel the pain. However, after a workout the stabbing ache will be felt.
Causes
This special thick band of tissue acts a shock absorber and supports the arch of the foot. The more stretching, the more tearing occurs and the irritating and aching increase. However, the causes of it are not crystal clear which makes it difficult at times to treat during a physio Kellyvillesession.
The risk factors
- Age it common between the ages forty and sixty
- Certain types of exercises such as running long distance, ballet and aerobic dancing will influence and put a lot of stress on the bottom of the heal and the tissue.
- Mechanics of the foot If you are born with flat feet, a greater arch or walk in a abnormal way then the way that weight is distributed among your feet will not be equal.
- Obesity When you are overweight there is added stress on the feet.
- Certain types of jobs Occupations that keep individuals working on their feet throughout the whole day can also be a risk factor. Teachers, hoteliers, factory workers tend to stay on their feet during the entire shift or hours of working which maybe feel pain after standing for too long.
It is best not to ignore the signs and symptoms of the pain in the heel as it might lead to you not being able to perform day-to-day jobs easily. You can always walk differently and always take enough rest after a long hard day of standing during your job.