Heel pain may well be a condition we call plantar fasciitis .What causes plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is caused by straining the ligament that supports your arch. Repeated strain can cause tiny tears in the ligament. These can lead to pain and swelling. This is more likely to happen if:
1/Your feet roll inward too much when you walk (excessive pronation)
2/You have high arches or flat feet.
3/You walk, stand, or run for long periods of time, especially on hard surfaces.
4/You are overweight.
5/You wear running shoes that don’t fit well or are worn out.
5/You have tight Achilles’ tendons
6/You have tight calf muscles
Over-pronation of the foot has often been implicated in plantar fascia problems. As the arch flattens as we age the plantar fascia takes up a tensile force and needs to support the bones of the medial longitudinal arch.It is therefore a good idea to get treatment from both a sports osteopath and Podiatrist .
