It is not common to have a sharp stinging pain in the heel as soon as you get up from bed in the morning or to feel a burning sensation in the sole of your foot after walking for a long time. If this pain starts happening daily, then it plantar fasciitis May be a sign of. This is a common foot problem in which the thick nerve (fascia) running from the heel to the toes becomes inflamed.

Where does pain occur in plantar fasciitis?

• at the bottom of the heel
• middle of the foot
• Severe pain as soon as you take your first step after waking up in the morning
• Pain increases when standing or walking for a long time

This pain sometimes feels like a prick and sometimes like a pulling.

Its main reasons

Plantar fasciitis can occur due to:

• stand for a long time
• obesity or sudden weight gain
• Wearing wrong size or hard slippers
• Flat feet or high arches
• running or walking more
• leg muscle strain

Which people are at greater risk?

• people who work standing for long periods of time
• players and runners
• people suffering from obesity
• people above 40 years of age
• whose shoes are not comfortable

Treatment and home remedies

1. Give rest

Avoid excessive walking and give rest to your feet.

2. Irrigation with lukewarm water

Keep your feet in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes every day.

3. Stretching exercises

• move toes up and down
• wall standing leg stretch
• holding the towel and pulling the soles

4. Wear the right shoes

• wear cushioned shoes
• Avoid hard slippers and thin soles
• Use orthopedic insoles if needed

5. Control weight

Losing weight reduces pressure on the feet.

When to see a doctor?

If:

• Pain does not go away in 2–3 weeks
• it becomes difficult to walk
• there is a lot of swelling
• pain persists even when resting

So it is important to get checked by a doctor.

Stinging pain in the heel is often ignored, but it can be an early symptom of plantar fasciitis. By paying attention to time it can be easily controlled. Right shoes, stretching and rest provide a lot of relief from this problem.