What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar Fasciitis causes pain at the bottom of the heel. The plantar fascia is a thick, web-like ligament that links the heel to the front of the foot. It assists in walking and supports the arch of the foot.

One of the most common complaints in orthopedic clinics is the pain caused from plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia ligaments undergo a lot of wear and tear in a person’s daily life. These ligaments serve as shock absorbers, providing support to the arch of the foot. Excessive pressure on the foot can tear or damage the ligaments, resulting in inflammation of the plantar fascia. It is this inflammation that causes stiffness and pain in the heel.

 

Plantar Fasciitis Pain and Symptoms

Most patients of plantar fasciitis complain of stabbing pain on the bottom of the foot near the heel. Some patients may experience pain in the arch of the foot. The pain gradually develops over time. Usually, just one foot is affected; but in extreme cases, it can affect both feet. The pain can be sharp or dull, depending on the patient. Others may feel an ache or a burning sensation on the bottom of the foot radiating toward the heel.

Heel pain in the morning after the patient has stepped out of bed, or if he or she has been lying down or sitting for a while. Climbing the stairs may be a difficult task due to the stiffness of the heel.

After a prolonged exercise, pain may increase because of increase inflammation. Pain is not felt while the activity is ongoing but after it has stopped.

Heel pain in the morning

Heel pain in the morning after the patient has stepped out of bed, or if he or she has been lying down or sitting for a while. Climbing the stairs may be a difficult task due to the stiffness of the heel.

After a prolonged exercise, pain may increase because of increase inflammation. Pain is not felt while the activity is ongoing but after it has stopped.

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis

Several things can trigger the onset of the disorder. The risk is increased if the person is obese or overweight. Being overweight puts excessive pressure on the plantar fascia ligaments, especially if the weight gain occurred suddenly. Pregnant women often experience episodes of plantar fasciitis, especially in late pregnancy.  

Long distance runners can also be affected. People involved in blue collar jobs that consist of standing for prolonged periods of time, for instance, individuals who work restaurants or in a factories, are also at risk. Active men and women within the 40-70-year age range face the highest risk. Women have an even higher risk of developing the disorder than men.

People with structural foot problems such as flat feet or high arches may develop the disorder.

 

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment with Full Spectrum CBD

Cannabinoids can play a role in easing pain and managing some of the causes of plantar fasciitis. That's why we always recommend a full spectrum CBD, so that you can experience CBD along with other cannabinoids and beneficial whole plant compounds like terpenes and flavonoids. This synergistic manner in which the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids work together is known as the entourage effect.

For relief from Plantar Fasciitis, we recommend several products, which can be combined according to your needs. Ananda Hemp Full Spectrum CBD Softgels a great daily maintenance to stave off any chronic pain. Fast-acting CBD tinctures, like Ananda Hemp CBD Extract or Puffin Hemp Liposomal CBD are great options when the pain is worse than normal.

A topical CBD, like Ananda Hemp Spectrum Salve 125 or Ananda Hemp Spectrum Lotion 250, is a way to fight the foot pain on another front. The cannabinoid actives stay in the skin and don't get into the bloodstream, so you can use it while you are taking oral CBD as well.

And finally there is the fast-acting and powerfully effective relief you can get from smoking or vaping raw hemp flower. And we recommend an excellent high-quality flower, Stardust Hemp, that is very much a cannabis experience, but without the psychoactive effects.

The following are just some of the cannabinoids and the therapeutic effects they can offer for someone suffering bottom of the foot pain or pain in the heel:

 

Cannabidiol (CBD) has analgesic effects

Studies have shown that it has some benefits if taken after chemotherapy. Research sponsored by the National Institutes of Health is studying the role of CBD in relief of symptoms associated with:

• • Chronic pain
  • Arthritis
  • Muscle pain
  • Pain associated with multiple sclerosis
  • Spinal cord injuries

 

 

CBD has anti-inflammatory properties

Inflammation impacts negatively on one’s ability to engage in physical activities. In many cases, this inflammation may be due to strenuous exercise such as the lifting of heavy weights and high-impact cardio. CBD has significant anti-inflammatory properties (as defined by the Laboratory for Integrative Neuroscience, NIH). With this, it can suppress the inflammation of inflammatory responses by antagonizing certain receptors.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) also has anti-inflammatory effects

It has a high affinity for and activates both CB receptors of the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The psychoactive effect of THC is promoted by its CB1 receptor. The other receptor, CB2, is present in the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system. These receptors stimulate therapeutic benefits when activated.

 

Cannabigerol (CBG) reduces inflammation

CBG acts on special molecules that trigger the inflammatory processes in many disease states such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), and pain syndromes. Additionally, studies have shown that CBG can act as an inhibitor for COX-2, an enzyme that causes pain and swelling. Find out why CBG is the new CBD.

 

Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) suppresses the appetite

Unlike THC, THCV has the potential to inhibit or suppress one’s appetite. This is a great natural approach for patients who need to lose weight to ease their plantar fasciitis.

THCV reduces swelling and pain: A study by Riedel et al., published in 2009, the research team found that THCV reduces swelling and pain in mice. These are two of the main symptoms of inflammation after exposure to inflammatory chemicals.

Studies have shown that cannabinoids tackle pain by inhibiting the transmission pf pain signals through the neuronal pathways. A 2006 study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology evaluated the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of cannabis with regards to pain. Researchers discovered that CBD drastically reduced the quantity of some pain-related biomarkers, indicating “a potential for therapeutic use of cannabidiol in chronic painful states.”

The Bottom Line

Specific cannabinoids have shown promising results in research, having therapeutic effects on very specific conditions. Various cannabinoids possess unique medicinal properties that have beneficial effects on a variety of diseases, conditions, and disorders. It is apparent that cannabinoids can offer safer, more natural pain-relieving alternatives to conventional treatments.

 

The Nature’s Breakthrough educational resource is just one of the ways The Hemp Haus practices its sincere commitment to and passion for educating people about CBD and helping them find the right, high-quality product based on their needs.

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Ananda Hemp Full Spectrum Roll On (150mg) for Pain

Ananda Pets Full Spectrum CBD Extract

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