The hidden danger in your shoe choice and weight

That sharp pain in your heel when you take your first step in the morning could be more than just a passing ache. It could be plantar fasciitis, a condition fuelled by poor shoe choices and excess weight..

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Foot pain, particularly heel pain known as plantar fasciitis, is a common issue often linked to footwear choices, weight, and increased activity, according to insights from physiotherapist Sambu Mashua.

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the thick tendon on the bottom of the foot, causing pain when stepping, especially in the morning.
Risk factors include prolonged standing in inappropriate footwear, being overweight, and structural foot deformities.
Treatment options range from exercises and ice rolling to steroid injections and, in severe cases, surgery, with a key recommendation being the adoption of shoes with soft padding or rubber soles and silicone heel cushions.

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