Take a look at what your plantar fascia looks like at the bottom of your feet. When there are micro tears or strains in this area of your fascia web, every step you take can be very painful. We have many of our Yoga students complain of plantar fasciitis. What is it exactly? Here is a great definition and description from the Mayo Clinic:
Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes.
Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your very first steps in the morning. Once your foot limbers up, the pain of plantar fasciitis normally decreases, but it may return after long periods of standing or after getting up from a seated position.
Plantar fasciitis is particularly common in runners. In addition, people who are overweight and those who wear shoes with inadequate support are at risk of plantar fasciitis.
Are the bottoms of your feet burning, achy or tight when you stand or walk? You may be experiencing the symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis, and you can relieve your pain with this short routine of 5 exercises put together for you by Lulu Peelle,Yoga Therapist and Ayurveda Consultant. These exercises are useful whether you are trying to prevent Plantar Fasciitis, or you are experiencing a flare-up.