Medi-Dyne Pain Solution and Treatment for Heel, Back, and Shins

What Can Cause Pain In Your Arches?

The most common cause of arch pain is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the fibrous band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes. Sufferers of plantar fasciitis typically feel pain early in the morning when they first get out of bed.

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Another common cause of arch pain is fallen arches or flat feet. Fallen arches result in the sole of the foot becoming flat so that the entire sole of the foot touches the ground. Fallen arches can lead to pain in the ankles, knees, feet and even in the legs. While fallen arches are often inherited, for some it develops as a result of wear and tear on your feet. Wearing shoes without proper arch support, obesity, or standing or walking for long periods of time in high heels can overstretch the tendon that support the arch causing the arch to flatten out.

How Can Arch Pain Be Prevented Or Treated?

In addition to relieving the pain by providing better support for your feet, many doctors advise stretching and strengthening the muscles that surround the damaged or weakened tendons. This advice can prove especially effective in preventing the possible side effects of fallen arches, including: inflammation and discomfort in the ligaments of the sole, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, calluses and bunions. Like plantar fasciitis, left untreated, fallen arches can cause a domino effect that impacts your legs, hips, and back.

Quick Relief

Experience nearly immediate pain relief with the following products.

• Everyday:
  Tuli's ¾ Length Gaitors Arch Support - Sometimes weakened muscles due to the heavy strain caused by standing or walking for long periods of time just need a little support.

• Athletics & Heavy Duty "On Your Feet" Work:
  TuliGel Heavy Duty Heel Cups - High-impact activity is already a contributor to plantar fasciitis, so be sure that your athletic shoes are providing the maximum support. Replace your insoles before they stop supporting and cushioning your feet.

• Dress Shoes:
  Tuli's Full Length Gaitors - Designers are typically focused on the outside of the shoe – so you need to focus on the inside. It's a good idea to replace the insole of even a new pair of shoes with one that provides more support, especially arch support, and shock absorption.

• Dance or Gymnastics:
  Tuli's Cheetahs Heel and Ankle Support - Running barefoot may feel great but the wear and tear of constant activity is sometimes too much to handle. Dancers and gymnasts should take extra precautions to support heels and ankles.

• Essential Arch Pain Relief:
  TuliGel® Heel Cups

Long-Term Healing

You can reduce pain and help prevent future episodes of inflammation by stretching your calves, plantar fascia, and Achilles tendon on a regular basis and warming up before starting any physical activity. Some exercises include:

• Every Morning:
  StretchRite - Before you get out of bed in the morning, stretch your calf muscles, arch and Achilles tendon by reaching for your toes and gently flexing your foot. This helps loosen the plantar fascia that tightens overnight.

• Throughout The Day:
  ProStretch Plus - Simple exercises can stretch or strengthen your plantar fascia, Achilles tendon and calf muscles. Rolling the foot over a tennis ball is one that's easy and effective. Additionally, there are physical therapist recommended stretching devices that can provide deep stretches that help with long-term prevention.