Plantar Fasciitis is a common malady that can be a cause of heel and foot pain. The classic symptoms of plantar fasciitis include heel pain that is usually most severe first thing in the morning; although, pain can persist throughout the day. Plantar Fasciitis can also be known as a heel spur.
Plantar Fasciitis develops from calcium deposits that form when the plantar fascia -a band of tissue along the bottom of the foot- stretches away from the heel. This stretching of the plantar fascia can be caused by several factors including over-pronation or unusually high arches. People with high arches benefit from an arch cushion such as the Spenco Arch Cushions, whereas people with flat or low arches benefit most from a firm arch support such as the Spenco Orthotic Arch Supports.
An Arch Cushion will provide support for the arch but will also allow the foot to lengthen so that weight is distributed over the entire foot instead of predominently on the arch, heel and ball of the foot.
People with low arches or flat feet need firm arch support to raise and support the arch so that weight is distributed on the arch as well as on the heel and ball of foot areas.
The right Orthotic Arch Supports are often the best defense in the prevention of plantar fasciitis and the most reliable long-term cure for existing conditions is to correct the alignment of the foot. This can be easily achieved with the use of Spenco Orthotic Arch Supports. These Orthotic Arch Supports are designed to completely support the corrected arch of your foot and align foot positioning. Spenco Orthotic Arch Supports offer a practical way to address both the symptoms and the cause of your problem.
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The Plantar Fasciitis Guide