The Truth About Plantar Fasciitis Socks

In recent years, a whole new realm of footwear has emerged, the Plantar socks. The Plantar fasciitis socks are designed to help reduce or even eliminate the discomfort that sufferers of plantar fasciitis suffer from. While plantar fasciitis causes inflammation in the bottom of the foot, the stress is often distributed throughout the arch of the foot – the area that can be most painful and cause the most discomfort.

Plantar fasciitis compression socks are essentially a pair of socks designed to increase the pressure around the plantar fascia. These socks work by creating a “compression band” around the foot, which forces the tissue of the foot to conform more tightly. Compression socks work well because they force the foot to lengthen and relax, which forces the plantar fascia to lengthen and relax, alleviating the inflammation. However, this doesn’t mean that the socks cause permanent damage to the foot. Most compression socks last for six to eight weeks, which is more than enough time for the plantar fascia to begin to heal.

Many sufferers of foot pain find that by wearing these socks on a daily basis, the pain gradually subsides and the plantar fascia begins to strengthen and lengthen over time. There are also a variety of foot wraps available that employ compression socks in their design. These special wraps not only look great and provide pain relief, but also work to strengthen the muscles around your foot. If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, compression socks may be an effective and affordable way to reduce the symptoms and discomfort.