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Plantar fasciitis is a foot disorder usually felt as pain in the bottom of your foot around the heel. There are about 2 million new patients of this condition reported every year in the USA only. That pain is felt especially when taking the first steps in the morning or after spending some time sitting. This pain is caused by an injury of the fascia band at the bottom of the foot. This tissue is called the plantar fascia and it connects the heel bone to the toes. Mostly this injury is caused by overuse of the foot. Plantar fasciitis remission time can be extended because the overloading in the foot is a part of the patient's daily routine along with the foot gets injured repeatedly.

The foot is a really unique mechanical structure. Each foot is assembled from 26 bones, 33 joints, more than a 100 muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. The human foot mechanism is even more sophisticated and is particularly changing in every individual. The plantar fascia ligament part in the foot mechanism is to keep the foot longitudinal arch structure. It operates almost like a bow string. But this structure can be kept also by the other components of the foot particularly the foot's small muscles. If you exercise your feet this whole structure will get stronger. Stronger foot muscles can assist the plantar fascia keeping it from another injury. Stronger feet can do the difference between a chronic heel pain and a treatable foot ailment

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There are plenty different plantar fasciitis treatments, but there is no one treatment that works for all. Treatment techniques can possibly be simple, like applying ice on the foot, or very sophisticated like surgery. The most common and successful treatment is exercise. Exercise is described as a very effective treatment method, you can do the item anytime, everywhere and it won't cost anything. Implementing some of the next exercises in your daily routine (2-3 times a day) will make your healing faster and will keep your feet stronger.

Plantar fasciitis exercises consist of two different types. The first group of exercise is foot strengthening and the second is stretching. Generally when you carry

out an exercise you should not feel any pain. If you do feel pain you must stop. The foot strength exercises are not appropriate for that painful stage of the ailment. Wait for an inflammation reduction and pain relief before you start strengthening your foot. Anyway please consult your medical professional before you perform any of the following exercises. For the specific exercises please visit our website at:

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