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Foot problems are some of the most commonly occurring conditions experienced by people. If you are on your feet a lot, whether you are an athlete, required to do so as part your job or as just happens as part of your normal activities, you are probably not a stranger to sore feet. Often, just getting off your feet a while does the trick, but sometimes other complications occur that requires medical attention.
A common condition known as plantar fasciitis can often occur. This is a condition where the bottom of the heel becomes very sore due to muscle strain on the attach point. This often develops with people who have high arches. Symptoms can include severe pain, which is especially acute in the morning when you first get up. This pain usually makes it difficult to place weight on it at first. The soreness and pain usually subsided some as the day goes on.
If you have high arches, it is important to have footwear with good high arch support. Without this high arch support, the ankle and arch muscles will see excessive pressure and strain, often developing into plantar fasciitis. If this occurs, you should visit a podiatrist or foot specialist. Encinitas podiatrists tell me that this is one of the most frequent foot problems people visit their podiatrist for.
You foot doctor will thoroughly examine your foot and diagnosis your problem. They will most likely recommend both short term and longer term prescriptions to address the issue. Short term prescriptions may include soaking the sore foot to relax the agitated muscles, pain medication to deal with the immediate soreness and pain, as well as a sock that you may be directed to wear at night to stretch the sore arch muscles while you sleep and alleviate the pain. Longer term prescriptions may include a special shoe insert that is made to precisely fit the arch of your foot to properly support it, exercises that you can do to stretch the muscles, or even recommendations for a different type of shoe that will do this.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of plantar fasciitis, visit one of the many Encinitas Podiatrists to get the attention you need.
