I have an ongoing problem in my feet and ankles, and I’ve been to the doctor about it and he has recommended over the years a number of different treatments. This month I was finally diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (PF) and I must say that I don’t think I’ve ever experienced anything this serious before.
PF is a type of foot or ankle that is caused by a buildup of stress, fluid, or cellulite (fasciitis). PF is considered a “non-infectious” condition, but it can be pretty debilitating, especially for anyone who has diabetes. I’m not going to lie, I didn’t think I was going to be able to get out of bed for a month, let alone run a marathon.
With so many people suffering with PF, I am glad to hear that I could be part of a research study that is looking at the effectiveness of the treatment. And as a bonus the project is being run by one of the creators of the game, Alex Stokes. He’s been able to use the game as an educational tool, helping people with PF learn some new ways to exercise, and it even seems to have led to improved physical functioning.
According to a recent study, exercise helps to reduce inflammation in the musculoskeletal system. And because PF is often accompanied by inflammation, it is thought that exercise will help to reduce the pain of this condition. In fact, the results of the latest study show that those who exercised were less likely to have PF. Now that sounds like a good idea.
It’s not. But we’ll tell you why. Because when you put your foot flat on the ground, the muscles of your feet become engaged in a stretch reflex. This reflex creates a reflex arc that helps to protect the joints and connective tissues of the feet. But the feet are not a passive part of your body. They are also a dynamic part of your body. Which means that the feet can play a role in your PF.
I’m not sure what you mean by “play a role in your PF”? I just think it would be cool if you could take your feet and move them a little to the left or right based on how you feel. Or maybe even in a direction that makes you feel better.
This one is a stretch reflex. The stretch reflex is a muscle contraction of the sole of the foot. What this is really about is to put pressure on the sole of the foot without actually moving the foot, which would cause the pain in your feet to get worse. This is very common and the best way to relax those feet is not to move them so much and just take them for a walk.
Like the stretching reflex, self-massage can also help reduce pain and inflammation. It helps your foot take a bit more of the pressure off it, which allows you to feel more pain-free and more comfortable.
It is also important to note that self-massage is a very effective exercise because it works with the reflexes of the sole of the foot, which is what allows you to feel the pain and discomfort your feet have, instead of moving the sole of the foot. If you do move the sole, the reflex is still there so you can still feel pain.
Self-massage can help a lot, but if you have plantar fasciitis (the pain in your foot that you feel when you walk on it) then you need to do some self-massage immediately. It’s not easy to feel pain if you’re not walking on it. In fact, if you’re walking on it and you don’t feel the pain, you probably shouldn’t be doing it.