Using gentle ice packs for Plantar fascia pain

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes sharp pains in the heel and foot. The Plantar fascia is a band of muscle that runs between the heel and the ball of the foot and helps form the arch of the foot. Over time this muscle loses its elasticity and can be damaged by running or excess walking. The layer of fat that protects it slowly becomes flattened with age and pain develops. For more information about this subject visit the Mayo Clinic Web site for illustrations, risk factors, what to expect when you visit a physician, and more.

Lifestyle recommendations include maintaining a healthy weight, wearing supportive shoes, not wearing worn athletic shoes while exercising, switching to low impact forms of activities, stretching, taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicines, and applying ice. Cold therapy helps reduce swelling though most folks don’t want to use ice because it sounds so uncomfortable.

Maine Warmers’ gentle ice packs are soothing and comfortable -- not at all harsh like cubes. Mainely Foot Warmers can be frozen as well as microwaved and used to help reduce swelling and pain. There are a variety of products that can be used for the feet on this web site. All can be microwaved for heat or frozen for gentle cold therapy.