C aused by P lantar F asciitis 5 Ways to Ease Pain
If you’ve suffered from persistent heel pain at one point or another, chances are you’ve experienced plantar fasciitis. The pain occurs when the plantar fascia, a flat band of tissue that supports the foot’s arch and connects the heel bone to the toes, becomes inflamed. For most people, inflammation is caused by running or overexertion. At NSI, we see many cases caused by one or more of the following:
However, there are ways to overcome the pain caused by plantar fasciitis. In fact, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) says that over 90 percent of fasciitis patients show improvement within 10 months of beginning a simple therapy regimen. These are therapeutic, noninvasive techniques that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Remedies include the following:
• Pronation that is repetitive or too extreme • Overtraining • The patient’s weight and/or age • Not using proper form during workouts
1. Resting, massaging, and icing 2. Exercises and stretches 3. Supportive footwear 4. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight 5. Seeing an experienced professional
In the U.S. alone, 83 percent of patients with plantar fasciitis have jobs that require them to stand or walk for long periods of time. Essentially, the more daily strain you put on your feet, the more likely you are to develop heel pain. At the same time, people who engage in high-impact exercises are also at increased risk. One of the leading causes of plantar fasciitis in athletes is lack of proper rest between workouts.
To read more about these remedies, visit nsistemcell.com/5- great-natural-heel-pain-fixes. There, we break down each remedy and give you specific insights so you, too, can find relief from persistent heel pain.
Refried Bean Poblanos With Cheese
This vegetarian meal comes together in less than 15 minutes. It’s the perfect way to avoid takeout on a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
Directions • 4 medium poblano chilies, halved and seeded • 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans • 1 (8.8-ounce) pouch microwaveable cooked long- grain rice 1. Place chili halves, cut sides up, on a round microwave- safe plate. Cover with wax paper; microwave on high 3 minutes. 2. While chilies cook, combine
• ½ cup picante sauce • 1 cup (4 ounces) pre- shredded reduced-fat 4-cheese Mexican blend • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Cover with wax paper; microwave on high 2 minutes. 3. Uncover chilies, sprinkle
each half with 2 tablespoons cheese, and microwave on high 1–2 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
beans, rice, and picante sauce in a medium bowl, stirring well. Spoon bean mixture into chili halves.
Recipe courtesy of CookingLight.com.
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