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Natural Cures for Plantar Fasciitis.
Do you suffer from foot pain or heel pain in the morning, after or while walking and looking for natural cures for plantar fasciitis which is nothing but inflammation, due to injury, of the plantar fascia, the ligament between the front of the heel bone and the base of the toes that helps to support the arch.
Stop worrying, as you can get rid of this condition by allowing Nature to cure. Let us take a look at the symptoms, causes and diagnosis, before knowing about the natural cures, as it will help in choosing the appropriate treatment.
Severe foot pain, pain in the heel, in the ball of foot, in the high arch and in the arch of foot may arise from causes such as stress on the heel, tendency of the foot to roll inward upon walking, age-related loss of resiliency in the ligaments, some form of arthritis like ankylosing spondylitis or Reiter's syndrome and wearing incorrect shoes. Clinical examination for diagnosis of this ailment takes in to consideration medical history, foot pain symptoms and physical activity of the patient.
Natural cures for plantar fasciitis are cheap, simple and do not cause side effects. To begin with, use rest, icing and over the counter pain relievers to treat this condition. Rest the foot as much as possible to allow inflammation to cool down. Avoid jogging, running, walking or excess standing and substitute exercises that do not put undue stress on the injured ligament, like bicycling or swimming. Icing helps in decreasing the inflammation and pain relievers may control pain and reduce inflammation.
