Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis ( Treatment)
The following home remedies may help treat plantar fasciitis, or at least reduce the symptoms.
Shoes
Some plantar fasciitis sufferers may find relief by switching to shoes that are properly fitted and appropriate. Unsupportive, too-small shoes can cause foot pain in some people. Wearing shoes with thicker, more cushioned midsoles can reduce the pain caused by prolonged standing or walking. Choose shoes made from a high-density material like ethylene-vinyl-acetate, which is present in many running shoes.
Some studies also suggest that as running shoes age, they may lose some of their shock-absorbing qualities. Simply buying new running shoes to use for your workouts could help reduce the pain caused by plantar fasciitis. Shoes with better longitudinal support or motion control may reduce pain caused by plantar fasciitis in people with structural foot abnormalities such as flat feet.
Motion control shoes are also suitable for those with plantar fasciitis because they have these features:
- A straight last
- External heel counter
- A wider flare
- Additional Medial Support
- Construction by board-lasted or combination
A study found that for nearly 14 percent of patients with plantar faciitis, changing shoes was the best treatment.
