There are some things that we can't do anything about, and we have to learn how to deal with them as they come--losing our hearing, our perfect eyesight, etc. However, I have learned too late about some things, and one of them is "plantar fasciitis." I had not even heard of this until recently, once I had developed the symptoms. Now I have found that I have lots of friends with the condition. And I've also learned that had I properly cared for my feet I wouldn't have the crippling annoyance. Fortunately, I am learning things that I can do to relieve the symptoms. But for those of you who are much younger, I am advising you that you read about it now and take preventive measures so that you won't have to deal with this in your midlife years.
Now I'm going to put this aging body to bed. It's no longer "beauty sleep" but "restore energy" sleep. I thought I was going to have a lot more fun when I got old!
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I'll have to look into that one; I know I am unkind to my feet.
Poor Mom :( I'll keep doing yoga. I'm sure that will help the flexibility of my achilles tendon :)
I've still got to go get some good shoes. I've been taping my foot for support and it's helped but the shoes I wear make the biggest difference.
Edna, I decided to look up the causes of "Planter Fasciitis" since I have it also. I fall into almost all the categories of those who get plantar fasciitis. Age - I close enough 40-60 Sex- Women
Certain types of exercise- I do ballet dancing on a daily basis which can lead to the problem:)
I am very flat-footed. I am abnormal and walk accordingly. I have excess pounds. I made the mistake of wearing crocks to walk distances - not a good idea. Oh and the last category - I have several friends that have it - I won't mention any names. It's amazing I didn't get it sooner!
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