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Does your foot feel tight and sore or do you have stabbing pain in your feet every time you walk? If yes, you might have plantar fasciitis. This is basically the medical term that's characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.  It's caused by many reasons such as long periods of standing or walking, especially on hard surfaces. This condition affects millions of people around the world every year. But the best part is that there are ways you can correct it.  In this blog, we'll show you how to use massage balls to treat this condition. What's Plantar Fasciitis?   Credit: Envato Elements/ eakkachaih Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition where the plantar fascia, the thick tissue that connects your heel to your toes, becomes inflamed. This often affects runners, people who are overweight, and those who wear shoes...

Studies show that the rate of lower body injuries in runners ranges from 19.4% to 79.3%, with hip injuries occurring in 3.3% to 11.5% of cases. If you run regularly, your risk of hip injury is even higher. Untreated, these injuries can become chronic. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to relieve hip pain effectively. Let's get started. What Causes Hip Pain After Running?   Credit: Envato Elements/ s_kawee Hip pain from running usually happens because of overuse, bad running form, or unsuitable shoes. When you run, your hip joints and muscles repeatedly get stressed, which can cause injuries like strained muscles, hip bursitis (inflammation of the cushioning pads in your hip joint), labral tear (cartilage surrounding the hip joint tears), or tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons). This sharp pain can greatly affect your running and daily activities. It can impact the way you walk and limit how...

A massage ball is a small, typically spherical tool used for self-massage or massage therapy. It's designed to apply pressure to specific points on the body to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation. They can be used to target specific areas of the body such as the back, shoulders, feet, or any other part of the body where tension or soreness may occur. In this guide, we'll explore the best times to use these tools. When You Need to Use a Massage Ball Massage balls work by targeting trigger points and relieving muscle tension. Let's jump into when you should think about using this trusty tool: 1) After a Long Day of Sitting   Credit: Envato Elements/ voronaman111 If you've spent the day glued to your chair—maybe at a desk, in front of a computer, or in meetings—you know the feeling. Your back feels stiff, your shoulders are...

Massage balls are a must-have for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone looking to relieve everyday stress. They work by targeting the tight spots and knots in your muscles. But with so many choices available on Amazon—literally pages upon pages of options—choosing the right one can be difficult. In this guide, we've done the research for you and filtered through all the products to bring you a list of the best massage balls out there. Let's get straight to it. What Are Massage Balls?   Credit: Envato Elements/ ira_lichi Massage balls are small, often round tools designed to help relieve muscle soreness and tension. They work by applying pressure to your muscles, similar to how a massage therapist might use their hands or fingers to work out knots from sore muscles. You can use them on different parts of your body, like your back, legs, arms, and feet. There are different...