Health care is expensive. Just going to the Podiatrist for something as simple as Plantar Fasciitis or heel spur syndrome can set you back one hundred dollars. For people on a fixed income going to the Podiatrist for Plantar Fasciitis is not economically feasible. Well I am here to tell you that there are some very simple and easy steps you can take to cure your Plantar Fasciitis with barely spending any money. First off I want to tell you Plantar Fasciitis tends to be a self limiting condition. Most Plantar Fasciitis will resolve on its own in a month or two even if you do nothing. However, I understand for some of you, doing nothing is not an option. So here are some easy steps to take:
1. Take Motrin, but take it regularly every eight hours or so for about a week. This will function by decreasing inflammation at the Plantar Fascial insertion. This should decrease your pain and make it easier for you to perform the next step.
2. STRETCHING. You need to stretch regularly, everyday and four to five times a day. The Plantar Fascia is tight and the key to reducing the pain is stretching. Here is an article on the stretches you should be performing:
3. Get some Orthotics. Yes some insoles. You need some to help support your arch, but you do not need to break the bank. There are affordable orthotics and insoles on the market that are just as effective or more effective than some of the more expensive models. I and most Podiatrists tend to be partial to Power Step Orthotics as they provide the arch support and padding that you need with the condition.
Those three easy steps will clear up most of your Plantar Fasciitis for lower than fifty dollars.