Pain in the foot - Is it Plantar fasciitis or heel spur?
Have you had pain in the sole or the heel of your foot and wondered what is the source of this pain? Foot pain can be caused due to a heel spur or from plantar fasciitis. Though they may present in isolation to each other these two conditions usually co-exist. 
 
Plantar fascia is one of the thickest fascia in our body. It runs from the heel to the five toes, covering the whole length of the sole of the foot. When inflamed it can cause dull or sharp pain along the sole of the foot, in the heel or most commonly, in the inner arch of the foot.  
 
On the other hand a heel spur is a bony growth beneath the heel bone. It can be usually seen as a hook or thorn shaped protrusion from the heel on an x-ray.
Heel spurs originates from repetitive stresses on the heel. Heel spur can also occur due to a constant pull from a tight plantar fascia, as the heel is the attachment point for this fascia. 
 
Both heel spur and plantar fasciitis are commonly seen in people such as athletes that constantly load their heel and foot. 
 
Some of the common symptoms of heel spur and plantar fasciitis are:
  • Sharp pain in the heel when waking up in the morning, when feet are placed on the floor.
  • Standing up after prolonged sitting, anytime of the day. 
  • If severe, pain can be constantly present throughout the day, even at rest. 
  • Walking bare feet can increase the pain.
  • Rest can only provide temporary relief. Weight bearing on the foot brings back the pain in the heel and/or the sole of the foot. 
Factors that can predispose to both heel spur and plantar fasciitis are:
  • Being overweight or sudden weight gain
  • Diabetes
  • Prolonged standing or walking
  • Increased activity over a very short period of time
  • Overuse injury due to athletics, dancing or aerobics
  • Abnormal loading on the foot due to either flat feet or a high foot arch
  • Wrong or improperly fitting footwear
Both these conditions can settle quickly if treatment is started early. However if the initial symptoms are ignored and the conditions become chronic it will take longer for them to resolve and settle down. HERE are some easy tips to overcome pain from heel spur and plantar fasciitis. 

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Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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