Plantar fasciitis happens when the plantar fascia is strained as a result of elevated or excessive activity, inadequate foot bio-mechanics or in combined with the usual aging process. The function of the plantar fascia is to act as a shock absorber and hold the arch of the foot. The ligament is generally overstretched repeatedly before any pain is obvious. The pain comes from repetitive microscopic tears occurring in the plantar fascia, normally where it attaches to the heel bone.

A lightweight plantar fasciitis sock is available for patients for use during the day or at night for patients who don't like to use night splints.

For daytime use, the plantar fasciitis socks fit conveniently on your foot even while wearing shoes. Socks for plantar fasciitis have an adjustable hook to raise the arch and give noticeable support helping get rid of pain throughout the day.

Socks for plantar fasciitis can help cut the most severe pain and swelling of plantar fasciitis that is usually experienced in the morning with the patient's first footsteps of the day or at the end of a long day either walking around or spending a lot of time on your feet. Socks for plantar fasciitis work by maintaining the foot in a position of dorsiflexion (toes pointing up rather than forward) and therefore stopping the shortening of the plantar fascia and calf. The foot and ankle is kept in a very mild stretch. The severe pain frequently felt in the morning or late in the day is a result of the plantar fascia being overstretched due to body weight, thus tearing the tiny fibers that began to heal in a shortened position at night or during the day.

Reports have shown a sock for plantar fasciitis can speed up the healing process as the plantar fascia is kept lined up with the foot arch. Using a plantar fasciitis sock may cut the soreness caused during the day. In addition, by holding correct alignment of the calf, Achilles and plantar fascia for prolonged periods, the foot can heal in a more natural, stable, position.

Studies show that close to eighty per cent. of patients show advances in their plantar fasciitis after wearing a sock for plantar fasciitis for a period of time. In particular, wearing socks for plantar fasciitis can be particularly beneficial in people who have been suffering from plantar fasciitis for more than one year.

It can take several months for symptoms to disappear and the plantar fascia to be completely healed. Remember that a damaged ligament (even microscopic tears) only occurs after repeated and sustained stress and to reverse this, prolonged treatment is required. Further, the longer the condition has existed and the worse the pain, the longer the treatment schedule.

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