When you have to walk on your feet all day the last thing you need is foot pain. It makes the day feel twice as long. It makes it hard to concentrate on work and you certainly do not feel like playing when you get off work. You just want to go home and get off your feet.



If you like to jog you are liable to skip it the days your feet hurt. This is changing your life because of the foot pain. This is not easy to do you feel cheated out of your sport and your fun. This also means you are not getting the exercise you used to get.

Then you have to try to find shoes that are comfortable on your sore feet. You go through several pairs of shoes before you find the right pair. This can run you some money.

One of the conditions that can cause such foot pain is Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis is a pain in the bottom of your heel. You usually feel it when you first get up from your bed in the morning, when walking after sitting, or because of a running or walking type activity. But, if left untreated the pain of Plantar Fasciitis can soon be noticed every time you walk, jump, or run.

Most of the time the pain is usually located in the bottom of the heel, but it can also travel throughout the bottom of the foot even up to the toes.

Here are some tips for stopping Plantar Fasciitis foot pain:

1. You will need to support the heel and arch by either taping the foot or using some kind of arch support. This supports the main area that the pain can start in.

2. Do stretching exercises to increase flexibility of the Plantar Fasciitis. Before stretching be sure to do warm ups first.

3. Massaging the area of the Plantar Fasciitis can sometimes help relieve the pain. There are roller bars that can be used by running the foot over them back and forth.

4. Strengthen the muscles of the foot. You can work on the whole foot but especially the arch muscles need to be stronger.

5. There are anti-inflammatory medications that can be taken orally. These can decrease any inflammation you may have.

6. Wear splints at night that hold the foot at a ninety-degree angle.

7. Rub in analgesic creams into your heel to relieve pain. This may also be offered in a physical therapy situation.

So if you have Plantar Fasciitis try these tips and see if you can get relief. If you need further treatment than called for here as always, consult your physician as which way to go.