How To Sleep With Plantar Fasciitis

Millions of people suffer from plantar fasciitis, which can make trying to sleep a somewhat painful act. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to reduce the pain caused by this condition while overnight.

What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis usually causes pain in your heel and along the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the soft tissue on the underside of the foot (the plantar fascia) becomes inflamed. The pain is often worse after being inactive or first thing in the morning.

The plantar fascia, which connects the heel to the ball of your foot and toes, is a powerful attachment reminiscent of a ligament. It features the flexibility of a strong rubber band. The foot’s arch is formed by the plantar fascia, which also connects the bones in your foot.

Plantar fasciitis will develop when the plantar fascia is either overextended or overworked. The plantar fascia could enlarge as a result of any related injury. Walking and using your foot will become painful due to the inflammation. Oftentimes, plantar fasciitis will affect one foot at a time, but there are cases where it can attack both feet simultaneously.

How Should You Sleep With Plantar Fasciitis?

Below are a few effective treatments for plantar fasciitis that can help alleviate your symptoms. Let’s take a look at what you can do to reduce pain at night.

Use Night Splints

One of the most effective treatments overnight is the use of night splints. These devices can help maintain a gentle stretch in the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon, offering a pain-free night of sleep. Night splints will prevent the tissue from tightening up, which can cause pain when you wake up.

Night splints will come in a variety of designs, including boot-style splints that envelop your entire foot and calf. Dorsal splints are also popular, as they will cover the front of the ankle.

Don’t Sleep In A Prone Position

It’s very important to avoid sleeping in a prone position (face and belly down) when suffering from plantar fasciitis. Avoiding this sleeping position will prevent contracture of the calf muscle and Achilles tendon.

Try sleeping on your side or back with a pillow placed either between your legs or under your knees. This helps maintain proper alignment of the spine, while reducing pressure on the plantar fascia.

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