Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

This could most probably be plantar fasciitis.

It hurts the most with the first few steps because the plantar fascia is tight and has not stretched out yet, and throughout the day it loosens up. The best thing you can do is when you wake up in the morning, before getting out of bed and taking a step, give yourself a little foot rub.

There are many things you can try to help your feet get better:

Give your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your feet hurt. Try not to walk or run on hard surfaces.

Use shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole.

To reduce pain and swelling, try putting ice on your heel. Or take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen (Motrin).

Do toe stretches, calf stretches and towel stretches several times a day, especially when you first get up in the morning.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concerns.

Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.

Wishing you good health.

Regards.

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Hello,

Thanks for writing back to us/

Planter fasciitis can be related to natural process of aging.

It also more likely to happen if:

Your feet roll inward too much when you walk (excessive pronation ).
You have high arches or flat feet.
You walk, stand, or run for long periods of time, especially on hard surfaces.
You are overweight.
You wear shoes that don't fit well or are worn out.
You have tight Achilles tendons or calf muscles.

It is nice to hear that you are trying to reduce your weight.

You have to try all those things which I have mentioned in my previous answer.

In addition if you have high arch/ flat feet or tight achilles or calf muscle, get checked by an orthopaedician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concerns.

Wishing you good health.

Regards.

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