If you have plantar fasciitis, don’t panic!

This is the 3179th article of Da Yi Xiao Hu

In contemporary life, due to the increasing pressure from work, life, psychology and other factors, there are more and more diseases. Among them, there are many classifications of fasciitis, and the ones that are often seen in life are leg fasciitis, lumbar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis, etc. Today we will talk about plantar fasciitis.

What is plantar fasciitis?

It is a disease caused by certain damage to the tendons and bones in the soles of the feet, which affects the patient's walking or movement. So where does fasciitis come from?

Most of them are chronic plantar injuries caused by long-term walking (such as mountain climbing, hiking, shopping, etc.). In addition, hard heels cause pressure on the heels, and wearing high heels often will aggravate plantar injuries. Most of them occur in one foot. In addition to heel pain, another 10% of patients feel pain in the arch or forefoot. In the morning, when the foot just touches the ground and is about to stand up, the pain is very severe. It can be relieved by a little movement, but it will get worse after walking for a while.

Injury is the most common cause of fasciitis, which can be divided into acute and chronic.

1. Acute Injury

1. Trauma: Many people do not pay much attention to sprains and abrasions, thinking that they are minor problems. However, if the tissue is damaged and not treated in time or not treated thoroughly, it is very easy to leave hidden dangers. It may cause acute fasciitis to break out or become chronic fasciitis after being delayed and difficult to heal.

2. Overuse: Rampage, mountain climbing, and excessive exercise are not advisable. Excessive exercise can make the fascia "tired" and cause acute fasciitis. If not treated properly, it can lead to chronic fasciitis in the later stage.

2. Chronic Injury

1. Sitting or standing for long periods of time: Due to long-term improper posture, the fascia is in a "high pressure" state for a long time, with continuous weight-bearing, resulting in chronic strain.

2. Catching cold: Fascia is a cushion and an important tissue for resisting cold. Catching cold can cause muscle blood vessels to contract and cause local fibrous fluid exudation.

treat

1. Foot bath therapy

Plantar fasciitis can be relieved by soaking your feet, which can promote blood circulation. Therefore, as long as you soak your feet frequently at home, the patient's plantar fasciitis will be relieved to a certain extent.

2. Foot massage

Massage the patient's feet. Foot massage can help the patient's feet get good exercise and relaxation. If it is not effectively massaged, the patient's plantar fasciitis will become more and more serious over time. Therefore, foot massage is very important.

3. Drug treatment

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used to treat fasciitis, such as ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium. Musk bone strengthening ointment can be applied to the painful points, but it is not suitable for long-term use and only 3-5 days are needed.

(Of course, you still need to follow the doctor's advice and don't take medicine blindly!!!)

Author: Emergency Department, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital (Lingang Area)

Qu Guangling