저도 귀하 만큼 매일 걷는데 걷는것도 좋은 일만은 아니네요 그런 희귀한 병에 걸릴수도 있나봐요
What if your foot hurts when you walk? Plantar fasciitis?!!
I have been walking 10,000 steps every day for almost 4 to 5 years.
When I was about two years in, I developed a desire to walk, so I walked back and forth for about an hour and a half every day.
But one day, the back of my heel started to throb, and it was uncomfortable when I stepped.
Why is this happening, why is this happening... It wasn't that severe, so I thought it would get better if I just waited, but later I felt that the pain had become a bit worse.
I went to the orthopedics department, and they said it seems to be due to inflammation. The hospital prescribed medication for me.
I remember taking medication to reduce inflammation while walking comfortably for a while.
Are there anyone who has had a similar experience like mine?
As expected, I think you shouldn't overdo anything.
It seems that Lee Byung is more excellent in treatment in traditional Korean medicine.
I think I also had plantar fasciitis.
Sharing about plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common clinical condition and the most frequent cause of heel pain in adults. It occurs approximately twice as often in women as in men.
Most experience pain on the inside of the heel, with pain extending to the inside of the foot. A characteristic feature is that when taking the first few steps in the morning, the plantar fascia, which has contracted during sleep, stretches out, causing severe pain. The pain tends to increase with prolonged walking or standing. These symptoms and the intensity of the pain gradually worsen over time since the initial onset, and as walking becomes difficult, it can also cause problems in the knees, hips, and spine.
In the case of plantar fasciitis, more than 6 months of conservative treatment is necessary. If symptoms persist for over 6 months, extracorporeal shock wave therapy and surgery are considered. However, since most patients respond to conservative treatment, active conservative therapy is prioritized. Minimize activities that put strain on the heel as much as possible and use orthotic devices (such as silicone heel pads or heel cups) if needed. Regular stretching of the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia is effective.
Stand about arm's length away from the wall, then move one foot approximately 50cm behind the other leg and place your palm on the wall.
2. Slowly lean your body forward while keeping your feet on the ground, ensuring that the back knee does not bend.
Repeat the movement of holding this position for 10 seconds and then releasing it several times. Switch legs and repeat the same movement again.
The types of traditional Korean medicine treatments are as follows.
Acupuncture: To relax tense muscles and promote smooth circulation of qi and blood, needles are inserted into key acupoints on the foot and leg (such as Shenggen, Shengsan, Tongguk, Taebaek, Yeonok, Taiji points), or acupuncture is applied to areas with myofascial adhesions (hard, firm spots).
Herbal medicine: Reduces inflammation in the plantar fascia, helps repair damaged fascia, and prevents recurrence.
Herbal acupuncture: After refining herbal medicines that help eliminate inflammation and restore fascia, direct injection into the inflamed and damaged areas through herbal acupuncture procedures aids in removing inflammation and alleviating pain. There are various types of herbal acupuncture depending on the ingredients, and research has shown effectiveness in treatments using Shinbaro herbal acupuncture, deer antler herbal acupuncture, and Ogong herbal acupuncture.
Needle therapy: A method of treatment that involves inserting foreign objects into specific acupoints to provide continuous stimulation. It is mainly used for cosmetic surgery and musculoskeletal disorders, and there are research results showing its effectiveness for plantar fasciitis.
Cupping: Combining cupping therapy with acupuncture is more effective. It helps relax tense muscles and eliminates inflammation.
Moxibustion and herbal steaming: Known as "head cold and feet hot," warming the head and upper body while keeping the feet and lower body warm improves overall circulation of qi and blood throughout the body and accelerates recovery of damaged areas.
Source: Naver Knowledge Encyclopedia, Jisheng Oriental Medicine Hospital