Night Splints and Wraps Help You Mend While Your Rest

National Brace and Splint offers a wide variety of night splints and wraps that help alleviate the pain associated with Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. With adjustable night splints, dorsal night splints, and plantar fasciitis night splints, you'll be sure to find the perfect support to comfortably and naturally alleviate your foot pain at National Brace and Splint.

What Exactly is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot. This tissue extends from the heel to the ball of the foot, creating the arch of the foot. When this tissue becomes inflamed, it can cause a sharp or dull pain in the heel that will remain until the inflamed tissue has ample opportunity to rest. Plantar fasciitis can be caused by arch problems including flat feet or high arches, obesity or sudden weight gain (such as the weight gain associated with pregnancy), regular long-distance running, as well as sudden injuries. Plantar fasciitis can even be caused by wearing shoes with poor arch support. Regardless of what caused your plantar fasciitis, a night splint is likely to help.

How do Night Splints Help?

The first course of action in treating plantar fasciitis is allowing the tissue on the bottom of the foot to rest. Night splints designed to treat plantar fasciitis do this by holding the inflamed tissue in a stretched position that reduces pain while relaxing the foot. Using a plantar fasciitis night wrap or splint on a regular basis can significantly alleviate the pain associated with plantar fasciitis. Depending upon the injury that has led to the condition, a night splint may be enough to relieve your foot pain entirely.

Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis is another common foot condition that can be alleviated with a proper night splint. Achilles tendonitis occurs when the Achilles tendon (the tendon in the back of the heel) becomes strained or inflamed through overuse, a sports injury, a lack of flexibility, or age. Like plantar fasciitis, the first course of action in treating Achilles tendonitis is allowing the tendon to properly rest.

How a Splint Relieves Pain Related to Achilles Tendonitis

Night splints designed to treat Achilles tendonitis keep the heel immobile overnight, preventing you from flexing or otherwise irritating the tendon in your sleep. Regular use of night splints can help reduce irritation and even reverse Achilles tendonitis without resorting to medications, injections, or painful surgery. The body has tremendous power to heal itself when it is allowed to rest, and proper rest is precisely what night splints help provide.

Other Types of Foot Injuries

A night splint can be an effective remedy for treating all sorts of other foot injuries. By immobilizing the foot, ankle, and toes, an appropriate night splint or wrap can give your foot the time it needs to recover from such injuries as sprains, minor breaks, and other types of inflammation.

Finding the Right Night Splint for Your Ailment

Different injuries call for different night splints. It's important to find a night splint that is suited to the size of your foot, your specific injury, and your personal comfort preferences. National Brace and Splint offers a variety of night splint types to suit all sorts of rehabilitation needs:

Adjustable Night Splint - An adjustable night splint is a great choice for ensuring maximum comfort while attempting to recover from a foot injury. Adjustable night splints generally have two side straps that can be tightened or loosened to find the perfect fit. This type of night splint gently stretches the foot while reducing muscle contraction, inflammation, and pain. Adjustable night splints are useful in the treatment of both plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.

Dorsal Night Splint - Dorsal night splints are designed to hold the foot in a neutral position overnight. This style of night splint is generally lighter-weight, less cumbersome, and more comfortable to sleep in than other forms of night splints. By gently stretching the plantar fascia, dorsal night splints alleviate the morning pain associated with plantar fasciitis and allow the foot ample time to rest and recover while you sleep.

Plantar Fasciitis Wrap - Aside from multiple plantar fasciitis night splint options, National Brace and Splint also carries a variety of plantar fasciitis wraps. Wraps tend to be less restrictive than splints, which makes them more comfortable for certain patients. Wraps also have the benefit of being flexible and thin enough to fit into most regular shoes. If you're looking for a pain-alleviating solution that can help relieve your plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis both day and night, a wrap may be just the solution you're looking for.

Preventing the Need for Drastic Measures with Simple Treatments

With Achilles tendonitis or plantar fasciitis night splints, patients can help reduce their pain and improve the health of their feet without resorting to drastic measures. In many cases, an appropriate night splint that is well sized and well-suited to a person's particular injury can be enough support to treat chronic foot pain. This simple and natural measure is a cost-effective alternative to painful medical procedures such as surgeries or cortisone shots. The right combination of night splints, icing, and appropriate care during the day can go a long way toward improving your foot health.

Treat Chronic Foot Pain with National Brace and Splint’s Products

National Brace and Splint offers an extensive collection of night splints to help treat all sorts of chronic foot pain conditions. The company's broad selection means that you'll be able to find the perfect splints for your level of pain, your treatment needs, and your comfort. Browse the wide selection of adjustable night splints, dorsal night splints, and plantar fasciitis wraps to find the perfect splint or wrap for your needs.

All splints offered by National Brace and Splint are designed with the utmost care in order to ensure maximum effectiveness. Speak to a customer representative by calling 888-774-1133 to learn more about the company's wide variety of night splints before making your purchase. Each splint is priced as competitively as possible, and no other company can beat National Brace and Splint's shipping speed.