Plantar Fasciitis in Fighters Boxer Martial Artists ElasticSteel | Easyflexibility | Paul Zaichik

Martial Arts Boxing Injuries Plantar Fasciatis.
This injury is most common among kick boxers, boxers and MMA fighters. Point fighters and JKA fighter have less of it, with TKD and kicking style having the least.
The main mechanism of injury is chronic use of the fascia. It usually does not develop from an “accident”. In most cases it accumulates over time.
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the fascia on the bottom of the foot. (The part between heel and ball of the foot)
This condition is very debilitating as the fighter can’t train, and worse can’t even walk or do other standing activities without pain.
Now you are probably thinking why do specific styles have this injury more than others?
Here is the answer:
1. Movement of the big toe, under pressure, as well as extension of the toe (pulling it up) under plantar pressure is the most common mechanism of injury in PUNCHERS.
In much simpler terms if you fight in “trigger” stance, as opposed to flat stance, you chance of injury is much higher.
A trigger stance is back heel off the floor.
This is more common to some styles than others.
2. A chain puncher is more likely to spend time in this position, compared to single puncher striker.
A person who mixes up kicks and punches is less at risk.
3. Finally a fighter who keeps same leg forward is at added risk.

So a boxer for example is
#1 Most often with rare exceptions a chain puncher.
#2 often uses a trigger stance.
#3 Fights with the same side in front.

There are also genetic reasons.
For example Martial artists or boxers with great toe longer than the rest of the toes is at higher risk for inflammation of plantar fascia. This is dues to greater stress, because of longer lever.

Some people have a higher tendency to inflammation than others when it comes to soft tissue. It’s very individual. Of course a location on the body where a person carries tension, ones occupation and other factors can make certain parts of the body more prone to injuries than others.

What to do if you got plantar fasciitis.
Here is where it get’s tricky. Some people feel better from stretching, some worse. Some people feel better from cold applications and some from warm. The difference is usually is if the fascia is tight or inflamed.
Most people feel worse from stretching as well as from massage, when there is an acute inflammation. Rolling a ball under the foot is a common treatment for plantar fascia. This works well for tight tissue and the discomfort coming from tightness or spasms. On the other hand a an acute condition will be aggravated if massage is applied.
This principle applies to other tendons as well. Such as Achilles tendon, biceps tendon, hamstrings tendons, etc.

So what can one do? I am not a medical doctor, and I don’t give medical advice. I can simply state what have worked for me and for others.
#1 Ferrum Phos or Cells salt #4 (Schuessler
salt #4)
This salt is good for first stages of inflammation. Muscle, tendon, even sore throat.
Before taking anything, do your own research and ask a specialist.

Second is Ruta. Especially when lameness is present. 30C is a good potency.

From my experience this helps to speed up recovery. There are other remedies, such as.... Read Full Article Here: https://elasticsteel.com