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I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis 20 years ago.I don’t have pain when wearing orthotics I tried Bikram yoga but it caused intense pain in my foot.I assume from being barefoot in class. Should I wear running shoes?
(17 Dec 2007)

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Yoga Poses for Plantar Fasciitis 

One of the best yoga poses to treat plantar fasciitis is to sit on your heels in the thunderbolt position, at least twice a day.  The thunderbolt pose is an amazing exercise that can help to rebuild or influence the shade of your arches and heels.  Ideally it is the best form of exercise or sitting position helping to ease the condition of plantar fasciitis. The thunderbolt pose is highly effective when you place your heels close to each other rather than apart. Another important yoga asana is the reclining hero pose which also works as remedy for the painful arches.  The reclining hero pose also known assupta virasana must be done under the guidance of a qualified yoga instructor. Also remember that if you are suffering from any kind of pain in the knees or facing discomfort, stop performing any of the exercises immediately.

As often as you can without putting strain or pressure on your arches, try to stretch your calves, the Achilles tendons and the soles of your feet as often as possible during the day.  With the help of yoga instructor the one leg-dog pose also known as ekapadaadhomukhasvanasana must be practiced to keep the discomfort and pain of plantar fasciitis away.  Experiencing yoga for the relief of plantar fasciitis will greatly benefit your health and the condition in general. Another critical pose aka virabhadrasana or the warrior pose is extremely beneficial to the condition of plantar fasciitis. In addition the mountain pose or the Tadasana is also helpful in treating plantar fasciitis. The mountain pose is extremely useful in strengthening the muscles that supported the arch.

Most of these yoga positions are useful in relieving discomfort and strengthening the arch muscles. These yoga exercises can be greatly performed under the guidance of instructor without any side-effects, rather, they have been known to be helpful to those were being suffering for many years.  The above-mentioned asanas or exercises help to enhance the circulation of blood at the flow of energy to the affected parts.

answered by C D on 24 Jun 2008, 5:27:42

 

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