The Myth That Rolling Your Foot On A Ball Will Help You Fix Plantar Fasciitis

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Your plantar fasciitis won't be fixed simply by rolling your foot on a ball!

It can be extremely painful and debilitating to suffer from plantar fasciitis.

Rolling your foot on a ball or using a frozen water bottle underneath your arch is an exercise I see prescribed quite often.

It is not my intention to harm anyone with this exercise. You will benefit from this exercise, I am not saying that. You could, however, roll your foot 24 hours a day for 7 days and still be in pain and have plantar fasciitis.

In spite of the fact that this exercise can give you relief in your heel and arch, plantar fasciitis is much more complicated than just a muscle/tendon that needs to be rolled out.

If the majority of these factors are not addressed, plantar fasciitis will not resolve.

Among these factors are:

• Weight gain or loss suddenly
• Activity-related footwear
• Flexibility and range of motion of the ankles
• Flexibility and strength of the calf
• The pattern of walking
• A good foot posture
• An overview of injury and medical history
• Job requirements and occupation
• The current level of activity and the level of activity over the past three months
• The mechanics of the foot
• The age
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Understanding that plantar fasciitis may be caused by multiple factors is the key to treating it. You have a better chance of treating your plantar fasciitis and preventing it from recurring if you address as many factors as possible.

At All-In-One Foot Care Center, the offices of Dr. Arshia Roohian, we can help you if you are suffering from plantar fasciitis or have been dealing with this pain for some time.

The consultation may include walking/running assessments, locating the specific areas of pain, a specific diagnosis, x-ray/ultrasound referrals, taping and mobilization, a tailored exercise program, orthotics and footwear assessments, shockwave therapy, and other treatment options.

Are you ready to schedule an appointment? All-in-One Foot Care Center, the offices of Dr. Arshia Roohian, is here to help! You can contact our office at 949-588-8833 , or visit our website at https://www.ocfootdoctor.com/ Our offices are located in Laguna Hills, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, and Costa Mesa.