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" Those comfy flip-flops might not be any better for your feet than your favorite strappy sandals. Plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of foot pain, happens when the fibrous band of tissue (fascia) that connects your heel to your toes becomes painful and inflamed\u2014and lack of adequate arch support can be a culprit. Because this band tightens overnight, daily stretching first thing in the morning can help, says Edward Laskowski, MDMD, codirector of the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center in Minnesota.   While sitting, grasp your toes and gently pull them toward you until you feel a stretch in the arch; repeat with the other foot. If that&amp;#039;s not helping, ask a podiatrist about orthotics or night splints (which lengthen the fascia and Achilles tendon). And ditch those flat flip-flops and sky-high stillettos for shoes with a 1- to 2-inch heel and good arch support. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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