Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the sheath of connective tissue that spans from your heel to the ball of your foot. It can be caused by many factors, including shoes that don't provide adequate support, stressful activities, such as running, and age. The effects of plantar fasciitis may be caused or aggravated by weight gain.
Identification
The pain associated with plantar fasciitis is generally sharp and felt in the front of the heel. Pain can also occur in the arch of the foot or near the ball.
Features
Plantar fasciitis results from poor strength in the foot and lower leg. While strengthening these muscles can alleviate plantar fasciitis, weight gain puts more pressure on these muscles and can make pain worse.
Effects
The plantar fascia supports tension roughly equal to twice your body weight, so the more you weigh, the more tension your plantar fascia is under.
Potential
If the pain associated with plantar fasciitis is severe enough to limit mobility, it can actually promote weight gain which could ultimately worsen the condition.
Prevention/Solution
Plantar fasciitis can result from arches that are either too flat or too high. Proper shoes can help alleviate the pain associated with plantar fasciitis regardless of weight. Ice, stretching and strengthening can also help.
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