// by Harry
We have seen that heel pain is more acute and powerful among 10% of the people living in America. While this heel pain might be due to several reasons, but the most common cause is plantar fasciitis.
Plantar Fasciitis or Plantar Fasciosis was popularly known as the jogger’s heel, is one of the painful conditions that are able affect the heel and the bottom of the foot. When the fascia feels strained, they turn weak and swollen. The irritation and swelling are common symptoms.
The disorder occurs gradually and is characterized by foot alignment and failure in absorbing shock through the foot. While this condition does not happen at a certain age, it can affect anyone but it is more frequent in elderly persons.
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However, the conventional treatment of plantar fasciitis includes painkillers and stretches along with rest. For chronic cases, you can look for physiotherapy and steroid injections and the last option is surgery.
While these are some of the conventional ways to treat plantar fasciitis, but some modern times essential oils have found their place as an effective treatment for jogger’s heels.
These oils are very strong and you need to use them in small dosage or consult a doctor before you begin your treatment.
Essential oils are nothing but the contraction of the original quintessential oils. Essential oils are generally produced by steam or water distillation of leaves, woods, petals, buds, bark, roots of various plants such as rosemary, lavender, peppermint, etc.
The essential oils that help to reduce pain, inflammation in the foot and improve blood circulation are
Peppermint oil is one of these many essential oils we have listed that is essential to me in your medicine cabinet. Since peppermint oil can help you in diverse activities and not just plantar fasciitis.
You can do a foot soak with peppermint oil right at your home. All you need are
Fill the foot soak tub with one-third hot water. Let it cool to a certain temperature, then add the Epsom salt and mix it until it fully dissolves in the water.
Fill the foot soak tub with one-third hot water. Let it cool to a certain temperature, then add the Epsom salt and mix it until it fully dissolves in the water.
Add the essential oils one by one and soak your feet for at least 15 minutes. Repeat the process at least two times a day for the best results.
One of the popular gifts given by one of the Magi on Christ’s birth is a wise way to treat plantar fasciitis. A medicine is used to treat various kinds of injuries.
All you need to make a massage blend with –
In an empty bottle, you need to add all the oils and add a carrier oil of your choice. You need to massage the particular area or whole foot at night before you crawl into the bed.
Basil is one of the popular herbs found mostly in Mediterranean cuisines and possesses strong anti-bacterial properties. Therefore, it has found a spot to treat plantar fasciitis.
To treat plantar fasciitis with basil oil you need –
You need to add all the essential oil to the amber glass dropper bottle. Put some of the fractionated coconut oil into the top oil. Then take enough oil and massage it on the affected area. Repeat this twice a day for best results.
Wintergreen is one of the Native American Plant that comes with the property to treat sore and aching joints.
You can do a foot soak with wintergreen oil right at your home. You need –
Fill the foot soak tub with one-third hot water. Let it cool to a certain temperature, after that add the Epsom salt and mix it until it fully dissolves in the water.
Add the essential oils one by one and soak your feet at least for 15 minutes. Repeat the process at least two times a day for the best results.
The popular ingredient that we find in Asian cuisines for its great smell, but it is also a great way to fight plantar fasciitis.
You need to make a massage blend with
Add the oil in clean glass oil and top the oil with a choice of carrier oil.
Mix it thoroughly and apply the mixture to the affected area of the foot. Use your thumb to press the feet while the other fingers should gently move in a squeezing motion.
Knead the soles using your knuckles putting a firm pressure and if you feel excess pain, you need to stop the exercise immediately. Do this exercise for 5 to 10 minutes, twice a day for best results.
This oil is also known as the ‘crane’s-bill’, which is a potent medical flower, used to take several medicines.
You need to make a massage blend with –
Fill the foot soak tub with one-third hot water. Let it cool to a certain temperature, then add the essential oil salt one by one and soak your feet for at least 15 minutes. Repeat the process at least two times a day for the best results.
We know Birch as those lovely shade trees. However, if you ask us, which is one of the best essential oils with great properties, it is undoubtedly this one.
You need to make a massage blend for kneading therapy –
Mix everything in the glass dropper bottle. Gently shake the combination and then drop 5 to 7 drops of the mixture in your palm and massage deeply on your affected area for 5 to 10 minutes. For best results put on your socks and then go to bed.
One of the great essential oil to heal plantar fasciitis as it is effective to treat pain from aging and worn out muscles.
All you need to make a massage blend with –
In an empty jug, you need to add all the mentioned oils and add a carrier oil of your choice. You need to massage the affected area or whole foot at night before you crawl into the bed.
As plantar fasciitis not only causes a lot of pain but is also responsible for the fatigues that occur in our body, and this oil is effective in treating the fatigue caused.
You need to make a massage blend with –
Add the oil in clean glass oil and top the oil with a choice of carrier oil. Mix it thoroughly and apply the mixture to the affected area of the foot. Use your thumb to press the feet while the other fingers should gently move in a squeezing motion. Knead the soles using your knuckles putting a firm pressure and if you feel excess pain, you need to stop the exercise immediately. Do this exercise for 5 to 10 minutes, twice a day for best results.
Marjoram oil is one of the best aromatherapy oil that comforts you from the pain of a jogger’s heel.
You need to make a massage blend with –
Fill the foot soak tub with two-thirds of hot water, and let it cool down to a certain temperature. Add the Epsom salts and essential oils, stir the ingredients, and put your feet inside it slowly.
Let it rest for 15 minutes and do it twice a day for best results.
Hope this guide will help you to realize a natural way to treat plantar fasciitis right at your home. It has no or fewer side effects and not harmful like those painkillers or operations. Choose the oil you like the best and start treating your heels from today.
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