Plantar Fasciitis versus Achilles Tendonitis

 

 

 

Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis

Plantar fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis both the same contact point of pain, which is the heel bond.  Plantar fasciitis involved the fascia that extents from the bottom of the foot through the fascia of the foot and continues to the toes.   Achilles Tendonitis pain is sensed in the bottom of the leg at the connection of the heel.  With Achilles tendonitis the pain begins in the morning as a stiffness of the muscle, and  the pain becomes more prominent during the day, but with  plantar fasciitis the pain is experienced upon the first few steps of the day and usually is predominant in one foot.  Both injuries may be the result of running long distances.  Symptoms in plantar fascinates may develop gradually but Achilles tendonitis is the effect of training, which includes running, jumping, and climbing.  Pain can subside in both types of afflictions after warming up the foot and gradual loss of pain decreases during the day.  Wearing improper shoes can result in both types of foot agony. 

The symptoms of both conditions can be the result of overuse, improper foot gear, age, or the type of arch in the foot.  Plantar fasciitis may have an onset because of the weight is dispersed on the foot.  A consequence or development of low back pain, knee, and hip may be the product of not caring for plantar fasciitis. Repetitive, minor impact, and incorrect postures while performing tasks such as gardening, raking, shoveling may cause tendinitis.  Repeated abuse on the Achilles tendonitis could cause tears or breakage in the Achilles tendon often leading to surgery for repair.

To avoid injuries sustained by Achilles tendonitis start slow in training and if the Achilles tendon becomes painful rest, ice, compress, and elevate.  Take an Epsom salts soak, placing one cup of Epsom salts in warm water.  Plantar fasciitis warrants a different route for recovery.  Stretching the fascia bands by rolling the toes over a towel will help increase the tightness in the fascia.  Also, an Epsom salts bath is encourages.  Purchasing a night splint will help control the contraction of the foot while sleeping.  Freezing a water bottle and rolling on the arch of the foot to stretch the fascia is another way of reducing the pain of Plantar Fasciitis.

Of course the obvious is to get a massage that incorporates some type of foot massage.  Loosening the fascia and working the muscles surrounding the Achilles tendon, and  the attachment will relieve the pain associated with both afflictions.

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