If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, one of the first pieces of advice you'll come across is to rest. Limiting activities that cause stress on the foot, like walking and standing, can definitely help. Unfortunately, if you work in hospitality and you spend your day on your feet serving customers, you're probably not in a position to take time to rest. What else can you do?
Orthotics
Orthotics are in-sole inserts that keep the arches your feet in the right position and protect your plantar fascia (the ligament that connects your heel bone to your toes) from overstretching.
If you suffer from sore feet in the morning and even dread taking those first steps, you may have plantar fasciitis. Increasing your awareness of the causes and treatment of this condition can help you to find some relief.
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of foot pain
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common forms of foot pain, especially if you over 50, although it can affect younger people who spend a lot of time on their feet.
People with flat feet have fallen arches, meaning that their feet have lost the natural curve along their inner sides. Flat feet can be easily treated with the use of a slip-in orthotic, but this will limit the choices that people have when picking out shoes; in particular, many will find that high heels are quite painful to use, especially since they won't fit with most medical insoles. This means you need to be careful, but it doesn't mean that you need to give up on heels altogether.
Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage around your joints to wear down and often affects the joints of your big toes, heels and ankles. When cartilage wears down, you can experience joint inflammation as the bones have no protective layer and are left to rub against each other every time you use those affected joints. Foot pain caused by osteoarthritis can be treated with prescription painkillers and corticosteroid injections, which bring down inflammation, but there are alternative treatment options that don't involve taking medication.
If you look down and notice that your ankle is swollen, it is important that you not ignore it. While it could be harmless, there are also some serious medical conditions associated with swelling. Here are some potential causes for ankle swelling so you know whether or not immediate medical treatment is necessary.
You Injured the Ankle
A common reason to have a swollen ankle is due to an injury of the ankle or foot.
