Plantar fasciitis? Here's a way to combat it.

Joette Calabrese tells us "Homeopathy treats the ills of humanity. It doesn’t stop at mechanical conditions or injuries.

Plantar fasciitis, also known as “jogger’s heel,” is a common cause of heel pain in adults. The plantar fascia or arch tendon is a broad, thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes and supports the arch of the foot. When problems develop, the heel can become very painful and feel almost bruised.

The disorder classically manifests in pain that is particularly severe in the first few steps taken in the morning or after a period of sitting but improves with activity. 

The pain may worsen towards the end of the day. Suspected causes of this problem include standing or walking for long periods on hard floors or a sudden increase in physical activity or weight.

Conventional treatments range from rest, stretching and ice to corticosteroid injections, custom orthotics, night splints and even surgery. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen are usually the first thing allopathic doctors prescribe for this problem.

And we all know the dangers of NSAIDs. If you don’t, make sure you do before placing it in your mouth). And don’t ask your doctor about side effects. They rarely know and if they do, they play them down.

Instead, either read the insert that comes in the packaging (get out your magnifying glass) or go online to get a condensed version.

If you’re prudent, this will put a stop to your interest in such stuff.

Homeopathy approaches plantar fasciitis in much the same way as we do arthritis or any other chronic problem in the joint, muscle or connective tissues.

Rhus tox, Ruta and Arnica montana are used for this condition, but als the Banerji Protocol. 

Their protocol is to use Symphytum officinale 200C mixed with Rhus toxicodendron 30C, taken twice daily until symptoms improve.

Once symptoms improve fully, it’s time to stop using the remedy.

If you don’t have access to the two remedies already mixed, simply purchase a bottle of each and mix them together in your mouth.

Sometimes, when there are cramps in the feet, neuralgic pains in the soles of the feet and/or contraction of the instep with pain when stepping, a secondary choice might be needed. That’s when you can employ Causticum 30C, twice daily until improvement."

Blessings!!