Inflammation (irritation and swelling with presence of extra immune cells) of the plantar fascia can cause heel pain and make walking difficult. Some risk factors for development of this problem include foot arch problems (both flat foot and high arches), obesity, sudden weight gain, running and a tight Achilles tendon.







I saw a physiotherapist for this condition yesterday. I had been suffering with it for two or three months so I asked Nursekim if she knew anything about it and she said she'd had that and it took a long time to go away. I braced myself for bad news and asked, "How long?" She replied, "About two weeks." That's when I made the appointment with the physiotherapist. He poked and prodded while I screamed and just about kicked him in the chin. He watched me walking away from and towards him and declared I had a pronounced pronation. I pointed out that I'm probably walking differently than usual due to the pain in my heel. He hit my aching heel with lasers to reduce the inflammation, stuck two inch wide black tape allover the bottom of my foot and sent me on my way with some exercises and strict instructions to rest my foot. I see him again on Monday and again a week after that. So far today it still hurts but not bad enough to take my daily dose of ibuprofen. Now, with all this resting what can I do to keep busy? Oh ya, carding and spinning and knitting. :o)