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Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, the fibrous tissue that runs along the length of the long arch on the sole of the foot. The longer that the plantar fasciitis remains untreated, the greater the possibilty of a bone spur forming at the point where the fascia attaches to the calcaneous.
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The onset of plantar fasciitis may be gradual, often enabling a person/athlete to continue their normal activities for weeks or months. Pain is felt on the inner side of the sole of the foot, generally just in front of the fleshy part of the heel. Pain is worse when getting out of bed in the morning and can diminsh during the day.
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Athletes who run with excessive pronation are at greater risk of developing plantar fasciitis as are athletes with flat feet (or knock-kneed). These conditions force the fascia to stretch more as the athlete runs and jumps, putting increased pressure at the point where it attaches to the calcaneous.
Massage can have an extremely high success rate in treating plantar fasciitis, especially when the clients perform simple home regimens of plantar fascia softening and stretching regularly. However, regular and frequently treatments are required for optimal results.
Please note: if you are suffering from this condition (or think you may be) then you should consult your health care practitioner. The advice given here is only of a general nature and specific cases require specific treatment. Inner West Massage accepts no responsibility.
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