Day in and day out, our feet bear the weight of the entire body while we stand, run or walk. How can these tiny appendages carry this weight without getting hurt? It's because the ligament in the sole of the foot, which makes up the arch of the foot, does a brilliant job of transmitting body weight evenly across the foot.
This ligament is called plantar fascia and plantar fasciitis is a condition where this ligament gets damaged and inflamed. It can be very painful and even the simplest of activities can become difficult. Heel spurs are usually found in people suffering from plantar fasciitis.
It is possible to get relief from heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. The first thing that doctors recommend is to take plenty of rest. We may not realise it but our feet do a tremendous amount of work every day. It is important to rest the feet in order to keep them healthy and fit.
The ligament in the foot is quite taut and heel spurs can cause the tightness to increase. It is therefore important to relax the area around the heel bone. There are specific exercises designed to help relax the foot and these are known to give relief.Treatment also involves medication that reduces and soothes inflammation. Footwear is also an important aspect in foot health, and shoe insoles are sometimes recommended for those suffering from plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.