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Why Is Stretching A Better Treatment For Plantar Fasciitis Than Anti-inflammatory Drugs?
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You can help to prevent plantar fasciitis by maintaining a healthy weight, by warming up before participating in sports, and by wearing shoes that support the arch and cushion the heel. In people who are prone to episodes of plantar fasciitis, exercises that stretch the heel cord (known as the Achilles tendon) and the plantar fascia may help to prevent plantar fasciitis from returning. Ice massage also can be used on the sole of the foot after stressful athletic activities. It is...
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