How Does a Night Splint Help Plantar Fasciitis? A Biomechanical Breakdown
If you've ever swung your legs out of bed and felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain—only to hobble around for ten minutes before it eases—you're not imagining it. Plantar fasciitis follows a cruel pattern: pain worst first thing, then it fades. Night splints interrupt that cycle. But how exactly does wearing a brace while you sleep help a foot condition? The answer lives in what happens to your fascia when your foot rests in plantar flexion all night long.
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