Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which a person develops intense pain at the inner side of the heel. It occurs as a result of inflammation of the tough fibrous tissue known as plantar fascia. During rest, the plantar fascia contracts back to its original shape. As soon as weight is put on the feet, the fascia begins to stretch due to the collapsing of the arch. This results in intense pain in the heel.
Plantar fasciitis socks are specially designed to give arch support and provide relief from the pain associated with plantar fasciitis. The socks hold the feet in a neutral to gently stretched position and do not allow the plantar fascia to contract in a position of sleep. This not only eliminates the pain felt during the first few morning steps but also in some cases speeds up the recovery time for plantar fasciitis.
Makers of plantar fasciitis socks claim that they provide an inexpensive and easy to use method of pain relief. The socks can be worn for several hours at a stretch without causing any harmful effects. Wearing them during the night does not disturb sleep, if they are worn as per the instructions. Additionally, the use of socks does not interfere with the other ongoing treatment of plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis socks act as a supplementary treatment to provide relief from the pain; they do not, however, help to cure the condition of plantar fasciitis.
Diabetic patients, pregnant women, individuals who have recently undergone foot surgery, people with circulatory problems or with severe dermatitis, as well as those with swelling or hammer toes must consult their physician before using this product.
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