Plantar fasciitis or inflammation of the plantar fascia occurs when the plantar fascia develops micro-traumas where it joins the heel bone, or anywhere along its length. With poor foot mechanics, over-utilization or other catalysts, the pressure applied to the plantar fascia during the walking or running motion and the shift of body weight from one foot to the other can force the fascia from the heel and lead to microscopic tears.

The pain of plantar fasciitis is oftentimes triggered off by too much walking barefoot or walking without adequate arch support. Old or worn-out sneakers are the worst offenders. Also, during summer months, too much wearing of flip-flops can lead to or aggravate plantar fasciitis.

Catching plantar fasciitis early and a detailed treatment plan are key for healing plantar fasciitis. If treatment is held up or deficient in the early stages of the condition, the condition can take nearly 18 months or more to be fully healed. Nevertheless by sticking to a suitably structured treatment plan and blending some of the individual treatment methods available, luckily in most reported cases, non-invasive treatment leads to a complete cure. Only in the worst cases is invasive plantar fasciitis treatment needed.

Plantar fasciitis taping can relieve the discomfort and inflammation flowing from plantar fasciitis. The taping restricts the permitted range the plantar fascia can move, reducing the potential for further injury caused by overstretching.

For most effective plantar fascia taping, the plantar fascia should be taped in two ways. First, tape for plantar fasciitis can be used first thing in the morning to reduce the strain on the plantar fascia throughout the day. Second, immediately prior to starting any exercise tape can be applied to protect the plantar fascia during your exercise.

If a patient is already suffering from plantar fasciitis, taping is most effective when used with other treatments.

To maximize the effectiveness of plantar fasciitis taping, feet must be cleaned with a non-moisturizing cleaner and completely dry.

The effectiveness of plantar fasciitis taping varies depending on the severity of the condition. Sometimes taping will not yield much success in reducing plantar fascia pain but in others plantar fascia taping may lead to with some relief. Taping the plantar fascia is most effective when used in combination with other treatment methods as it is not likely to be a complete cure of the condition on its own.

Author Bio: