3 Ways to Soothe Plantar Fasciitis without Medication

Do you have pain in your foot when you put your feet on the floor in the morning? Do you have foot pain throughout the day? Does the pain seem to be radiating from your heel? If so, you may have plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the inner tissue that connects your heel to your toes becomes inflamed. While you can take over-the-counter pain medication, there are some non-medicinal solutions you can use to reduce your pain. Here are some natural ways you can soothe plantar faciitis.

Stretch Your Foot before Getting out of Bed

For many people, their plantar fasciitis pain is the worst when getting out of bed in the morning. To get off to a less painful start, take care to do some foot stretching exercises in the morning while laying in bed, before you put your feet on the ground. Circle each foot a few times in a clockwise motion, and then a few times in a counterclockwise motion. Finally, gently stretch out your calve by jutting your heel out and pulling your toes as far upward as you can. You'll find that by stretching out your foot, your feet will not hurt as much when you stand on them.

Use a Golf Ball

Stretching out the muscles in your foot can soothe plantar fasciitis. You can do this easily by putting a golf ball under the arch of your foot and slowly rolling it around, using as many of the muscles in the foot as you can. Don't have a golf ball handy? A tennis ball or water bottle can do the job as well. Be sure not to be too forceful as you move your foot around; do it gently to avoid more pain in your foot.

Change Your Diet to Include More Vitamin C

Sometimes, your diet may be deficient in some vitamins, which can cause you to start feeling pain in your heels and feet. For example, you may not be ingesting enough vitamin C. Vitamin C can repair the fibrous tissue that is causing your foot pain. You may want to consider eating more citrus fruits, broccoli, and potatoes, all foods high in vitamin C. You can also get vitamin C supplements, but before you do this make sure to talk to your doctor about whether that is appropriate for you. 

With these tips, you can help ease plantar fasciitis pain. Make sure you consult a podiatrist like Foot First Podiatry Centers in your area to see what else you can do to feel better.


Share