As the support is also shipped with a full-length toe wedge, it also provides additional stretch on the plantar fascia. This soothes heel pain to reduce the symptoms of the condition. Removable Liner The removable foam stretch wedge adds an extra level of elevation to the foot, providing an even greater stretch to relieve inflammation.

They can suggest strategies to manage the pain and improve your sleep, such as adjusting your sleep position, using a different type of night splint, or exploring other pain management strategies. Practical Tips for Sleeping with Plantar Fasciitis You need to make sure you choose a sleep support brace that’ll breathe throughout the night. There’s nothing worse than waking up to sweaty feet! Consider Your Sleep Style. Even though plantar fasciitis can develop without an obvious cause, some factors can increase your risk of developing this condition. They include:

For some people, a more effective approach might be to sleep with a night splint or boot that keeps the foot flexed and the plantar fascia gently stretched. This can help to reduce morning pain, which is a common symptom of plantar fasciitis. People with plantar fasciitis experience severe pain in the morning upon taking their first few steps. This occurs due to the tightening of fascia during sleep. A good quality foot brace for plantar fasciitis holds the ankle and the foot in a position that keeps the tendon and fascia stretched.

It is very comfortable to sleep in-does not make the foot hot. Also, it is surprisingly lightweight. Futuro Night Plantar Fasciitis Sleep Support: This splint features a cushioned pad that holds the foot in a dorsiflexed position, maintaining a gentle stretch on the plantar fascia throughout the night. It is adjustable, breathable, and relatively affordable. If more-conservative measures aren't working after several months, your health care professional might recommend: As you have seen, there is plenty of support (group studies and personal testimonies) that support using plantar fasciitis night splints for reducing heel pain, and/or getting rid of it altogether. It is one of the protocols that people do have trouble following, but if you feel that it could benefit you there are certainly testimonials that validate its use.Maintains the foot in a 90-degree dorsiflexed position. This stretches the fascia and in many cases relieves that menacing “first step” in the AM.