SHARP FOOT PAIN? You May Have Plantar Fasciitis
Are you taking your feet for granted? Our feet are essential for movement, yet you probably don’t think about themmuch. That is, until they’re injured and causing pain. When you’re using your feet daily to get around, it can be all too easy to succumb to injury due to repetitive overuse or structural problems elsewhere in the body. The entire structure of the foot is supported by a single band of ligament, forming a bridge between your heel and toes. This band is called the plantar fascia, and it’s the key to a healthy foot. If the fascia becomes strained, overstretched, or damaged during use, it will become irritated and start to swell, causing sharp pain in the heel and/or the bottom of your foot when standing or walking. This is called plantar fasciitis, and it’s by far the most common cause of foot pain. Usually, the pain from plantar fasciitis is at its worst when a patient is first getting out of bed in the morning or after standing up after a long day of work at their desk. Often, the pain will be agonizing during the first few minutes, but it steadily decreases in severity until the patient sits or lies down again. Anybody suffering from foot pain knows that it’s more than a nuisance — it can be a serious interruption to your quality of life. Luckily, it’s almost always treatable through dedicated physical therapy. After examining the nature of your plantar fasciitis,
an experienced therapist will prescribe you a set of exercises, particularly stretches to increase flexibility in your foot, ankle, and lower legs. Many patients can expect to see results within just a few sessions. Don’t let nagging pain keep you off your feet. Contact the professionals at New Jersey Institute of Balance and get those dogs to stop their barking!
Refried Bean
Poblanos
With Cheese
Ingredients
(Recipe courtesy of tasteofhome.com.)
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1/2 cup picante sauce
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4 medium poblano chiles, halved and seeded 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans 1 (8.8-ounce) pouch microwaveable cooked long- grain rice (such as Uncle Ben’s Original Ready Rice)
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1 cup (4 ounces) pre-shredded reduced-fat 4-cheese Mexican blend
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Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
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Directions
1. Place chile halves, cut sides up, on a round microwave-safe plate. Cover with wax paper; microwave on high 3 minutes. 2. While chiles cook, combine beans, rice, and picante sauce in a medium bowl, stirring well. Spoon bean mixture into chile halves. Cover with wax paper; microwave on high 2 minutes. Uncover chiles, sprinkle each half with 2 tablespoons cheese, and microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
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