Five secrets to treat plantar fasciitis at home

By Dr. Donald Pelto Podiatrist

One of the main symptoms of plantar fasciitis is pain when getting up in the morning, on the �irst step out of bed. It can hurt on the bottom of the heel and then it gets better after about �ive or ten minutes. It also hurts after prolonged sitting or driving because the back of the leg becomes tight.

Deep tissue massage with a foam roller and “aggressive stretching” are the best and easiest ways to improve symptoms at home. Changing shoes is

Senior Tax Work Off abatements to increase

Senior work off | from page 1 another option to have less pain. I’ve put together this guide that has already helped many of my patients (Scan the QR code on the picture using your phone). If you have heel pain that is not going away, call 508-757-4003 or TEXT 508-625-7775 for a visit. This article was edited and condensed. Read the full feature at www.centralmasspodiatry.com/blog

“We can usually apply most skill sets and welcome eligible residents to apply,” said Vigeant.

Upon approval, the changes will become effective on March 1. According to Vigeant in a letter to the council, the program will continue to be funded through the city’s Overlay Account.

“This increase will be beneficial to our eligible seniors who are on fixed incomes and struggle with the increase in groceries and average cost of living expenses,” said Vigeant. The city adopted the property tax work off program in fiscal 2013.

The deadline to apply for the 2024 program has been extended until Friday, March 3. The program will run from April to June and again from September to November.

A link for information and an application can be found via www.marlborough-ma.gov/ council-aging/pages/propertytax-work-information.

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