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Are You More At Risk Of Plantar Fasciitis? Three Signs That You Should Be On The Lookout For

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Whether you lead an active lifestyle or are fairly sedentary, everyone can suffer from plantar fasciitis. While it is certainly more common in runners and those who exercise frequently, the older you get the less it takes to injury the plantar fascia on the bottom of your foot. If you have pain in that area constantly and are not sure if you have plantar fasciitis or not, then there are some other common factors that you might want to be on the lookout for. These predispositions can make you more likely to suffer from plantar fasciitis, so if you have any of them you should always go straight to a foot specialist to get treatment.

Very High Arches

Some people are just naturally born with quite a high arch in their foot, which has some advantages but can also put them at risk of plantar fasciitis. That is because the plantar fascia connects the front of your foot with the back, so it crosses through the arch. If the arch is higher, this can put more stress on the fascia itself. Most people can tell if they have a higher arch just by comparing it to a family member or by recognising they are different to others, but you can also get it tested at a specialty athletic shoe fitter who can get you the proper footwear for your arches.

Sudden Change In Activity

Your body becomes accustomed to a routine, and any disruptions will have some consequences. Sometimes, these consequences are good, like when you change your diet to get healthier. Occasionally people go overboard and try to do too much exercise too fast. If you are getting pain in the bottom of your feet and you recognise that you have recently started exercising a lot more than you used to, then this is a key indicator that your feet are not keeping up with your increased workload and you need to get the issue checked out and investigated before returning to your exercise.

Angle Of Your Foot

Everyone stands slightly differently, and most of the time this is not an issue for everyday usage. But if you are someone who pronates their foot, which basically means that your ankle and calf sort of lean inwards rather than staying straight, then you are at much higher risk of plantar fasciitis. You should speak to a GP to see if they recommend any physio programs to help slowly correct this stance for your running, and if you can already feel a pain in the bottom of your foot,go straight to a foot specialist for treatment. 


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