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What
is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is painful inflammation of the
thick tissue on the bottom (sole) of the foot. This
tissue is called the plantar fascia. It connects
the heel bone to the toes. Plantar fasciitis occurs
when the thick band of tissue on the bottom of the
foot is overstretched or overused. Risk factors
include: Foot arch problems, obesity or sudden weight
gain, long-distance running, especially running
downhill or on uneven surfaces, tight muscles, or
shoes with poor arch support or soft soles. Plantar
fasciitis most often affects active men ages 40
- 70.
What are the symptoms
associates with Plantar Fasciitis?
The most common complaint is pain in the bottom
of the heel. The pain may be dull or sharp. The
bottom of the foot may also ache or burn. The pain
is usually worse in the morning, upon taking your
first steps, after standing or sitting for a while,
when climbing stairs, or after intense activity.
The pain may develop slowly over time, or suddenly
after intense activity.
How is Plantar Fasciitis diagnosed?
Diagnosis is typically made upon physical exam. Common findings
include: Tenderness on the bottom of your foot, flat feet or high
arches, mild foot swelling or redness, and stiffness or tightness
of the arch in the bottom of your foot. X-rays may be taken to
rule out other problems, but having a heel spur may or may not
be significant.
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What
is the typical treatment for Plantar Fasciitis?
First line treatment includes medication to reduce
pain and inflammation, heel stretching exercises,
rest and wearing shoes with good support and cushions.
Other treatments include the application of ice
to the painful area, a heel cup, felt pads in the
heel area, or shoe inserts, or night splints to
stretch the injured fascia and allow it to heal.
If these treatments do not work, your doctor may
recommend: A boot cast, which looks like a ski boot,
for 3-6 weeks, custom-made shoe inserts, or steroid
shots or injections into the heel. In a few patients,
surgery to release the tight tissue becomes necessary.
The Ateevia Botanica PRIME
Difference
Inflammation is the complex response of living tissue
to injury. It is a part of life but also can cause
significant tissue damage and loss of function.
Whenever tissues are injured, an inflammatory response
is triggered, usually via symptoms that include
erythema (redness), edema (swelling), heat and pain.
Inflammation occurs in response to many different
causes. Ateevia Botanica's
PRIME Therapy helps
the body to combat inflammation. It is safe to use
for the relief of pain and discomfort due to the
lack of side effects or drug interactions reported.
We employ certain herbs that are high in essential
oils and have anti-inflammatory actions. Furthermore
and as discussed in other sections of this website,
such as "research,"
PRIME's potent phytonutrients
contain secondary metabolites that produce anti-inflammatory
actions by interacting in numerous ways with the
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Michelle
G, Connecticut
“Then I started
applying Ateevia Botanica 2 to 3 times
each day and soon the pain in my foot
lessened until it finally went away.”
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Leonore
V, New Jersey
“I tried Ateevia
and within the same day, the pain subsided.
I kept applying it 2 to 3 times daily
and by the swelling had disappeared
as well.”
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