September 28 (Saturday) Ayumi, "My feet hurt after giving birth"... Sudden weight gain as the cause?

[Celebrity Health] Ayumi Postpartum Plantar Fasciitis

Ayumi posted a photo of her foot receiving treatment on her Instagram on the 27th, along with the caption, "I've been saying my soles hurt for two months, but it didn't get better, so I came to the hospital, and it turns out I have postpartum plantar fasciitis."

 

He added, "Suddenly gaining weight and walking around barefoot while holding the baby could be the cause. An excessive confidence like 'I'm healthy, so it should be okay' is the problem," and emphasized, "Pregnant women and new mothers should really avoid overexertion and take care of their bodies."

 

Causes of plantar fasciitis

Sudden increase in physical activity such as hiking, jogging, or aerobics

Excessive load on the plantar surface due to overweight in middle age

Increased stress on the fascia due to Achilles tendon shortening and muscle weakness

Sudden plantar injury

Wearing uncomfortable shoes such as hard-soled shoes or high heels

△Inward foot arch or flat foot

Diabetes

Arthritis, etc.

 

Especially for pregnant women who gain more than 10 kg more than usual, swelling of the joints, feet, and ankles can occur, making inflammation in the feet more likely. Additionally, as the baby grows, the belly protrudes and the body's center shifts forward, leading to a waddling gait that can put stress on the feet. Wearing flat shoes without heels, which is common during pregnancy, is also one of the causes of plantar fasciitis.

 

Suspect if you experience severe pain when walking after waking up in the morning

The characteristic symptom of plantar fasciitis is that the pain worsens during the first few steps after waking up in the morning or after sitting for a long time. When sleeping or sitting, the plantar fascia contracts, and upon standing and putting weight on the foot, the contracted plantar fascia suddenly stretches, causing the symptoms to appear.

 

Consistent stretching helps accelerate recovery. Repeatedly bending the ankle gradually in the dorsiflexed position while keeping the knee straight, combined with foot baths and physical therapy, can enhance the effect. If symptoms do not improve after a year, surgical treatments such as partial plantar fascia resection or removal of bone spurs may be considered.

 

Maintain an appropriate body weight and avoid excessive duration of weight-bearing activities such as hiking, golf, running, and walking. Avoid shoes with excessively high or low heels, and wearing soft slippers at home can also be helpful.

 

Source: Comedy.com

 

Ah... I also felt a tingling pain in my soles and heels when I woke up and walked in the morning, but these days it seems to have improved again. I try not to exercise too intensely, sleep with my legs elevated on a pillow, and am making an effort to lose weight.