21 Apr How Can Compression Socks Help With Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis heel pain is not only frustrating, but can be disabling too. Plantar Fasciitis can develop when you injure the tissue called the plantar fascia at the bottom of your heel and foot, and create painful micro-tears in the fibre of the tissue. This can happen when you overload or strain the plantar fascia with a sudden intense physical activity or jumping, climbing a lot of stairs or wearing shoes that don’t support your arch, although sometimes it can happen simply from gaining weight or getting older.
It’s normally a combination of multiple causes that have caused the Plantar Fasciitis pain, and it’s important to correct these to prevent Plantar Fasciitis from becoming a worsening problem in the future. Most people with Plantar Fasciitis have heel pain first thing in the morning, but they can also have swelling, radiating arch pain and aches that ebb and flow, and while some people have mild discomfort, this can quickly escalate into an intense stabbing pain.
Preventative Foot Care Is Key
Without treating the damage to the fascia, symptoms can continue to escalate for years, and the damage can easily worsen to a painful tear so it’s important to get the right support from your Podiatrist to start your recovery early. One of the key tools in supporting Plantar Fasciitis pain is wearing supportive footwear and socks, so here we’ll take a look at how FS6 Compression Foot Sleeve Socks help to reduce Plantar Fasciitis pain and prevent further injury with medical-grade orthopaedic support so you can get moving again.
How Can FS6 Compression Socks Help Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain?
The FS6 Performance Foot Sleeve is one of the top-selling support socks in the market for Plantar Fasciitis, and it is podiatrist-approved. It helps to relieve the initial pain of Plantar Fasciitis by providing a gentle and continuous stretching and lifting of the plantar fascia. In this way, it’s a fantastic complement to long-term plantar fasciitis care and relief from your podiatrist.
FS6 Compression Foot Sleeves Features & Benefits:
- Helps to relieve and prevent the symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis, heel pain and arch pain
- Reduces pain and discomfort
- Increases circulation with graduated compression
- Reduces inflammation
- Prevents moisture build-up with moisture-wicking technology
- Helps to stabilise the muscles and tissues in the foot
- Promotes Plantar Fasciitis healing
- Recommended, approved and prescribed by podiatrists
Compression Zone Technology
FS6 Compression Foot Sleeves are knitted with “Compression Zone Technology”, which provides medical-grade orthopaedic support to the foot structure and the Achilles tendon. The 6 zones of graduated compression built into each sleeve gently lift the plantar fascia and help to move fluids and blood out of the foot and heel to reduce swelling and pain, with light, moderate and firm compression targeted towards different areas of the foot. The foot sleeves keep the plantar fascia stretched, and helps to prevent pain and inflammation in the feet and heels by providing improved blood flow to damaged tissue.
Can Be Worn Anywhere, Anytime
Unlike many other compression stockings, FS6 Compression Sleeves can be worn while resting or even overnight, and are able to provide pain relief in the morning from the very first day. Worn as a pair, during running or sport, FS6 provides support while acting to prevent Plantar Fasciitis. FS6 Compression Sleeves are comfortable and thin enough to even be worn under your regular socks, and inside shoes.
Who Can Benefit From Wearing FS6 Compression Foot Sleeves?
- People with Plantar Fasciitis – FS6 Foot Sleeves can be worn continuously day and night. Sleeping with the FS6 Compression Foot Sleeve reduces morning heel pain, promotes faster healing and reduces the need for a bulky night splint.
- People with other causes of heel pain, arch pain or swollen feet – FS6 Compression Foot Sleeves provide relief from standing and walking all day. They can be used as a preventive measure when worn in shoes or under socks.
- Athletes – FS6 Compression Foot Sleeves increase blood flow to damaged foot tissue, which increases oxygen and decreases harmful lactic acid build up. This helps to speed up recovery and allow athletes to return to normal sports and exercise as soon as possible. They are also a wonderful support to wear as a preventative tool during physical activity.
- Older adults – FS6 Foot Sleeves reduce pain and swelling for elderly adults who may be suffering from swelling and pain in their heels and feet.
You don’t need to let Plantar Fasciitis pain hold you back from doing the activities you enjoy and living the life you wish to lead. FS6 Compression Foot Sleeves come in a range of sizes from small to XX-Large and are available on our website here.
No matter your foot concerns, we would love to support you in providing the right support for you. To book an appointment with one of our friendly highly-qualified podiatrists, give us a call on 06 370 4057 today or contact us here.