Bottom of Foot Pain Causes, Treatments and More
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3. Plantar Fasciitis Treatment: Stretching and Massage
Inflexible running muscles are a prime cause of plantar fasciitis.2J;, Pascual Huerta.’The Effect of the Gastrocnemius on the Plantar Fascia.’ Foot and Ankle Clinics, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25456717/. Piano-string hamstrings and calves make this thin tissue work harder than it can handle, so regularly stretching these is vital.
Literally at the end of the body, the plantar fascia has a lower blood supply than other tissue. As a result, it can take longer to heal. Massaging the area with a tennis ball may get needed blood to the site, encouraging the rehab process. Aim for five minutes, performed throughout the day.
