Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation. Most people remember the ol’ RICE protocol. For most patients experiencing plantar heel pain, the initial treatment recommendations for plantar fasciitis aren’t far off from this.
But how effective is the above? And how else can you ease plantar fasciitis pain and support healing in your feet?
As a Functional Podiatrist and Naboso Founder, I developed plantar fasciitis socks that target the muscles, fascia and nerves found in the bottom of the foot to simplify how to find pain relief while dealing with plantar fasciitis. Plus, watch an easy five-minute foot release routine to enhance healing.
There are two powerful ways to help with foot pain – support & circulation. The Naboso Recovery Sock benefits both!
Benefit #1 – Arch Compression
Sometimes our feet just need a little TLC, the Naboso Recovery Sock gives the perfect amount of support to the stressed plantar fascia. FYI, it is impossible for tissue to heal if is continuously getting stressed and re-injured.
Currently, most compressive socks provide arch compression which is placed towards the middle of the foot. Sure, this may be comfortable but it is not that effective at supporting the plantar fascia. The Naboso Recovery Sock provides arch compression towards the heel which is anatomically more accurate as this is where the plantar fascia originates.
Accurate arch compression = improved plantar fascia support.
Benefit #2 – Foot Circulation
The secret sauce of the Naboso Recovery Sock. Designed to support circulation to plantar nerves, foot muscles and plantar fascia. The way that the Naboso socks improve circulation is through texture stimulation.
Within every sock are tiny pyramids, shaped and designed, to get into the dermal layer of the foot. Found within the dermis are thousands of tiny blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to our skin, nerves, muscles – and yes, our plantar fascia.
More circulation to tissue = improved plantar fascia healing.
Naboso recommends wearing the recovery socks at least 60 minutes a day, especially after a long day on your feet or after a hard workout, to feel the full benefits.
Enhance plantar fascial support
I recommend integrating the Neuro Ball with my “5 Minute Foot Release” done daily to relieve foot pain and fatigue.
Watch me go through the process below:
Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dr. Splichal has dedicated her medical career to studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration, and sensory integration.
Dr. Splichal actively sees patients out of her office in Scottsdale, AZ as well as virtually with a specialty in movement disorders, functional movement and regenerative medicine. Dr. Splichal takes great pride in approaching all patients through a functional approach with the integration of neuromuscular control, biopsychosocial influences, corrective exercise, and stem cell therapy.
Dr. Splichal is actively involved in barefoot training research and barefoot education as it relates to athletic performance, injury prevention, and movement longevity. Dr. Splichal has presented her research and barefoot education both nationally and internationally to over 25,000 professionals, with her Barefoot Training Specialist® Program in over 40 countries and her education translated into 15 languages.
Due to her unique background, Dr Splichal is able to serve as a consultant and expert for some of the top fitness, footwear and orthotic companies including Aetrex Worldwide, Bunion Bootie, Orthofeet, Lissom Footwear, Nike Innovations, Theragun, RAD Roller, SOLS and Trigger Point Performance Therapy.
Degrees/Certifications: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Master's Human Movement (MS), NASM-CES, NASM-PES, NSCA-CPT
