Arch Pain

Arch pain is a very common foot problem. Arch pain is commonly experienced with your first steps after getting out of bed up in the morning and also after long walks or prolonged standing.

Arch pain occurring in the morning is due to the fact that ligaments under the foot (Plantar Fascia) become tight and contracted during the night.

After getting up in the morning with your first steps the fascia are still tight and prone to irritation when suddenly stretched. When walking or standing for long periods, the plantar fascia can become inflamed and painful.

What are the causes of Arch Pain?

Arch pain is commonly caused by Plantar Fasciitis. This is Latin for inflammation of the Plantar Fascia - the fibrous band of ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes. A person with arch pain usually suffers from inflammation of the tissues in the midfoot area. The arch of the foot is formed by the Plantar Fascia, which tightens and relaxes during the different phases of gait. The Plantar Fascia play an important role in proper foot function, transferring weight from the heel to the toes. When the fascia are inflamed, simple movements can be quite painful.

Plantar Fasciitis is caused by over-stretching and pulling of the Plantar Fascia. Repeated strain causes small tears in the ligament. This can then lead to inflammation, irritation, pain and swelling. Arch pain is more likely to happen when:

- your feet roll inward and the arches flatten (over-pronation)
- you walk, stand, or run for long periods of time, especially on hard surfaces
- you are overweight
- you have tight Achilles tendons or tight calf muscles

Treatment options for Arch Pain

Various medical studies have proven that the most effective way of dealing with arch pain is a combination of stretching exercises and wearing an orthotic shoe insert. The same treatment regime is also very effective for the treatment of heel pain and heel spurs.

Footlogics podiatry-developed orthotic insoles help prevent over-pronation and support your arches. They release the tension on the Plantar Fascia, thereby treating the cause of arch pain.

Footlogics orthotics are a simple, easy, low-cost solution to arch pain. The unique combination of support and cushioning often provides instant relief to arch pain.

Stretching of the Achilles Tendon, calf muscles and hamstrings is also recommended as it creates more muscle flexibility thereby reducing excess strain on the Plantar Fascia. The hamstrings, calf muscles, Achilles Tendon and Plantar Fascia all work together during gait and tightness in one area can cause problems in another...

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