26/06/2024

Buy, Sell & Resell of HDB Flats

Five-room flat at Skyoasis @ Dawson sets new HDB resale record of $1.73 mil
A five-room HDB at Skyoasis @ Dawson (middle) sold for record-breaking $1.73 million

A premium five-room HDB flat at Skyoasis @ Dawson, on Margaret Drive, has set a new HDB resale record when the 1,195 sq ft unit was sold for $1.73 million on 26 Jun 2024. The selling price translates to $1,444 psf. According to a press release issued by ERA Realty on 22 Jul 2024, the record-breaking sale was facilitated by Faith Wong, senior marketing director at ERA Realty. This record-breaking sale trumps the previous record price in the HDB resale market, which was set just last month when a 1,236 sq ft, five-room unit at City Vue @ Henderson changed hands for $1.588 million ($1,285 psf). In April, a five-room flat at Tiong Bahru View, at 9B Boon Tiong Road, was transacted for $1.588 million ($1,317 psf).

According to Wong, the record-breaking unit at Skyoasis @ Dawson is a corner unit on the 45th floor, and the sellers were a local family. She adds that the unit had only been on the market for just under a month before it was sold. Despite its initial asking price of $1.838 million, the property saw competing bids by two sets of motivated buyers before finally closing at a price of $1,725,888, says Wong. She adds that the buyers are a family with young children that appreciated the unit’s attributes such as space, modern amenities nearby and strategic location. “For a private property in this area of this size and age, you would typically expect to pay around $3 million,” says Wong.

Notably, the unit sold was only 3.5 years old with 96 years remaining on its 99-year lease. The property’s status as a replacement flat under the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) allowed the owners to sell the unit after seven years from registration, or five years from the date of key collection – whichever is earlier, explains Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA. Typically, new Build-to-Order (BTO) units require a mandatory occupancy period of five years from key collection before owners are permitted by the HDB to sell their flats on the secondary market. Completed in 2021, Skyoasis @ Dawson is a 1,192-unit HDB estate in District 3. It comprises of six residential blocks ranging from 26- to 45-storeys in height and houses two- to five-room flats. The project is within walking distance of Queenstown MRT on the East-West line and adjacent to Queenstown Primary School on Margaret Drive.


Resale flat prices up 2.1% in 2Q2024: HDB flash estimates
A total of 7,208 resale flat transactions were recorded by HDB in 2Q2024, which is 2% higher q-o-q compared to the 7,068 transactions logged in 1Q2024

HDB resale flat prices continued growing for the 17th consecutive quarter in 2Q2024. Flash estimates released by HDB on July 1 show that resale prices rose by 2.1% q-o-q in 2Q2024, accelerating from the 1.8% q-o-q increase charted in 1Q2024. This is also the fastest quarterly growth since 4Q2022, which saw a 2.3% q-o-q increase.

The faster growth in resale flat prices comes off the back of a surge in demand for resale flats in 2Q2024. This follows a reduction in the frequency of Build-to-Order (BTO) sales launches from four to three times a year and the Sales of Balance Flat (SBF) exercise limited to once a year, notes Christine Sun, chief researcher and strategist at Orange Tee & Tie. Additionally, the increased housing grants for eligible homebuyers have made resale flats more accessible and affordable to homebuyers, especially young couples, Sun adds. She also observes a growing number of private property homeowners returning to the resale market after completing the mandatory 15-month wait-out period for those who want to downgrade to a resale flat.

Year-to-date, resale flat prices have grown by 4%. This surpasses the 2.5% growth recorded in 1H2023 but is slower than the 5.3% growth logged in 1H2022. A total of 7,208 resale flat transactions were recorded by HDB in 2Q2024. This is 2% higher q-o-q compared to the 7,068 transactions logged in 1Q2024. The highest transacted million-dollar deal in 2Q2024 was a five-room flat at 96A Henderson Road in City Vue @ Henderson, and a five-room flat at 9B Boon Tiong Road at Tiong Bahru View. Both are newer flats and were each transacted at $1.588 million.

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Official Launch of Resale Flat Listing Service on HDB Flat Portal

Since the soft launch of the Resale Flat Listing (RFL) service on 13 May 2024, over 600 resale flats1 have been listed for sale on the HDB Flat Portal. The RFL service on the HDB Flat Portal has been officially launched today, on 30 May 2024. Prospective HDB flat buyers and their appointed property agents can now browse the resale flat listings and carry out transactions directly with the flat sellers or the sellers’ appointed property agents. Flat sellers can continue to list and market their flats on their own or appoint a property agent to manage their flat listing on their behalf. Property agents can use the personalised dashboard to manage their clients' activities, and this helps them focus on providing value-added services for their clients, such as budgeting and guidance on next steps.  

The RFL service has an automatic built-in feature where sellers will be prompted if their listing price exceeds the highest transacted price of nearby units of the same flat type in the past 6 months by 10% or more. Sellers can therefore make a more informed decision on the listed price for their unit, which also makes for a more sustainable property market in the long run. HDB reserves the right to remove listings which have unrealistic pricing or contain misleading information from our portal.

The RFL service aims to create a transparent, reliable and trusted marketplace for HDB resale flats for sellers, buyers and property agents. Flat sellers must have a valid Intent to Sell before they can list their flat, and each seller can only post one flat listing to ensure that there is no duplicative listing for the same flat.  Prospective flat buyers must have a valid HDB Flat Eligibility letter before they can obtain the sellers’ contact details and/or schedule viewing appointments through the HDB Flat Portal. Together with the authenticated access to the HDB Flat Portal via Singpass for all users, the RFL service also seeks to create a more secure and conducive marketplace for sellers and buyers of HDB flats to transact, with or without the facilitation of property agents. Prospective buyers are advised to plan their budget carefully, considering their income, renovation needs and mortgage financing ability, and exercise financial prudence in their flat purchase to avoid overstretching themselves.

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Streamlining and Simplifying the Flat Buying Process

To offer greater convenience for flat buyers and sellers, HDB has been continually leveraging technology to streamline and simplify the processes related to the buying and selling of HDB flats.

On 13 May 2024, HDB launched a new Resale Flat Listing service to make the buying and selling of HDB flats more convenient and seamless. HDB flat owners and their appointed property agents can list flats for sale and seamlessly complete their resale transactions on the HDB Flat Portal. Flat buyers will also benefit from comparing their housing options – comprising both new and resale flats – on a single platform holistically, to help them make a more informed decision on their home purchase.

The RFL service is part of HDB’s digitalisation efforts to support the transformation of the real estate industry, aiming to provide consumers easy access to a wide range of secure property transactions and improved services by property agents. Under the Real Estate Industry Transformation Map1, one of the key strategies is the harnessing of technology to deliver seamless and efficient property transaction services.


How to sell your HDB Flat - Step by Step

Maybe you’ve been living in that BTO flat for a while now & “coincidentally” you have been hearing that HDB flats are fetching over a million dollars today. You’re doing well financially, and you’re wondering if it’s the right time to sell your resale HDB and upgrade to a private property.

Maybe you’ve outgrown your home and need more space for your family.

Whatever your reason to sell your HDB flat up on the resale market, you want to make sure you’ve dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s.


If you are looking to sell your HDB flat in 2022, we’ll guide you through all the requirements you need to tick off, from the very start of the HDB resale process to the official completion of the sale.

The HDB resale Process, Step by Step:


HDB Resale Application - All you need to know to resell your HDB

You’ve finally found a buyer for your HDB resale flat. Great! But now you’re wondering just how to proceed from here. Once the Option to Purchase (OTP) between you and the buyer is signed, you’ve awarded them the exclusive right to purchase your property from you.

But that’s not the end of the paperwork – it’s where your HDB resale application starts. If you’re confused about what documents to fill out, how much in fees to pay, and how long all of that might take, then you’ve come to the right address.

Below we’ll outline in detail what you need to know about your HDB resale application:
  • What is the HDB Resale Application?
  •  What documents are needed for the HDB Resale Application?
  • What are the Resale Application fees?
  • What do I need to do after submitting my HDB Resale Application?
  • Can I cancel my HDB Resale Application?
  • When is the HDB resale procedure complete?


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25/06/2024

Making of Joss Sticks 香类


Joss sticks are fundamental to Chinese rituals and festivals, and often burned as part of rituals conducted during Chinese New Year (including the eve of Chinese New Year), deities’ birthdays, and for religious purposes. The making of joss sticks can be traced back as early as 586-538 BC to the religious practices of the Egyptians, Babylonians, ancient Greeks and Romans.

Joss sticks come in different shapes, sizes and fragrances. There are perfumed joss sticks (香水香xiang shui xiang), large dragon joss sticks (龙香 long xiang) and small joss sticks (小香xiao xiang). Joss sticks are made from a mixture of joss wood dust, which can come from natural materials such as wild cinnamon tree. Large joss sticks are usually made from joss wood dust that are mixed with water, creating a dough which is rolled out and layered on a wooden stick. These can range in height from 3 to 12 feet (about 1 metre to 3.8 metres). They may be adorned with carvings such as dragon and phoenix motifs.

Small joss sticks are usually made from bamboo sticks that are dipped in water and rolled in joss wood dust and are about 28cm in length. The 28cm-long small joss sticks are more popular nowadays due to urbanisation as many people now live in HDB flats. Small joss sticks burn less and the ash they leave is easier to clean up. The regulations aimed at minimising smoke pollution- including restrictions on the height and cross section of joss sticks and the numbers that can be burnt at any one time, accompanied by the shifting religious landscape in Singapore, has resulted in a decline in the number of joss stick making stores.


Incense - Joss stick

Incense is an aromatic biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt. The term is used for either the material or the aroma. Incense is used for aesthetic reasons, religious worship, aromatherapy, meditation, and ceremony. It may also be used as a simple deodorant or insect repellent.

Incense is composed of aromatic plant materials, often combined with essential oils. The forms 
taken by incense differ with the underlying culture and have changed with advances in technology and increasing number of uses. Incense can generally be separated into two main types: "indirect-burning" and "direct-burning". Indirect-burning incense (or "non-combustible incense") is not capable of burning on its own and requires a separate heat source. Direct-burning incense (or "combustible incense") is lit directly by a flame and then fanned or blown out, leaving a glowing ember that smoulders and releases a smoky fragrance. Direct-burning incense is either a paste formed around a bamboo stick, or a paste that is extruded into a stick or cone shape.

Joss sticks are a type of incense. They are traditionally burned before an Asian religious image, idol, buddha statue, or shrine. But some joss stick burning rituals (and the prayers that come with it) do not need to be done in front of religious images. They can be burned before anything without limits; like in front of a door, or open window as an offering. In modern days, the burning of joss sticks can be used for any reason, like making the smell of a room better or lighting fireworks up.


What is a joss stick? A complete guide

Joss sticks or incense sticks, as they are commonly known as are substances burned for the production of a fragrant scent. The specific word ‘incense’ is a derivative of the Latin word called ‘incendere’. Incendere indicates to burn. Fragrance has been around since ancient times. Earlier, incenses were used in religious rituals in Babylon, Greece, Egypt, and India. Nowadays, incense has spread all over the globe and is used for many reasons. Some of these reasons are:
  • Component of different religious practices
  • As a way back keeping the home smelling fresh
  • To repel evil spirits or demons
  • To repel against any foul odors
There are primarily two components that are present in an incense stick. The first product is the aromatic material that is responsible for the production of the scent which you smell. The other product is the combustible material. This ignition material holds the molecules together in a specific shape. The aromatic materials that are used in the manufacture of incense can vary. These are primarily plant-based and are made from tree bark, raisins, roots, flowers, and other natural products.

The specific ingredients present in a particular incense can vary from one location to another. It primarily depends on the manufacturer which component they wish to use. However, some common aromatic ingredients in incense are:
  • Patchouli
  • Lotus
  • Sandalwood
  • Jasmine
  • Rose
  • Frankincense
  • Musk
  • Cinnamon


Singapore’s last giant joss stick makers call it a day
90-yr Tay Guan Heng, touted as the last giant joss stick maker in S'pore will finally close down on 4Dec 2022

After being lit up for close to a century, the incense will soon burn out at Singapore’s last giant joss stick maker, Tay Guan Heng, on Dec 4. Owner and master artisan Albert Tay, 63, and his brother Steven, 66, have decided to end the 90-year-old business started by their grandfather in the 1930s. They said their workshop in Ang Mo Kio is the last one making giant joss sticks adorned with elaborate designs of dragons, deities and other Taoist symbols.

Shaped and crafted from natural cinnamon wood clay, they are used in Taoist ceremonies as offerings. It takes several days to sculpt, design, spray-paint and dry these joss sticks – and even longer during the rainy season. Making handcrafted joss sticks is a skill that was passed down from their grandfather to their father, and then to them.

In its heyday between the 1980s and 1990s, giant joss sticks could go up to a towering 5.5m to 6m. The implementation of the Environmental Public Health (Burning of Joss Sticks and Candles) regulations in 1998, which restricted the size and number of joss sticks that could be burned, affected demand and profit margins, resulting in many exiting the trade. Their last competitor in Yishun closed down in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, when most of the Taoist ceremonies were cancelled.


'Our hands and bodies can't go on anymore': Joss stick factory in Ang Mo Kio calls it a day after almost 90 years

Tay Guan Heng didn't quite make it to the big 100. The joss stick factory, located in Ang Mo Kio, announced on Wednesday (Nov 9) that it will be shutting its doors on Dec 4, after almost nine decades of business.

Tay Guan Heng thanked its customers for their support over the years and mentioned that this was not an easy decision to make. "Our hearts would like to keep going but our hands and bodies can't go on anymore," the caption wrote.

The family-run business was founded in the 1930s and today, Albert is the only craftsman left standing. He does not only work on joss sticks though. Tay Guan Heng has diversified its work since the Covid-19 restrictions were lifted.



Singapore joss stick-making family faces fading trade

Many countries across Asia are celebrating the Chinese New Year this weekend. The festival is a busy time for those in the business of making joss sticks - or cinnamon incense.

However, demand for hand-crafted joss sticks has been declining due to cheaper rival products and changing tastes.

This has caused problems for an 80 year-old family business in Singapore, which Ali Moore went to visit.


The Last Joss Stick Makers In Singapore Tay Guan Heng

We found giant dragon joss sticks, nativity sets and Santa Claus (wearing a face mask!) handcrafted under one roof. Yes, and by the same hands too! 

Albert Tay shares the story of Singapore’s last giant joss stick makers and looks back at the years that passed - the good and the bad – as he continues the family business right to the end.

What do these craftsmen mean for our local heritage and customs?


Tay Guan Heng 9 November 2022

Hi everyone, with a very heavy heart, we would like to inform everyone that we will be closing the business after almost 90 years. Our hearts would like to keep going but our hands and bodies can’t go on anymore. Thank you for all your support over the years.

Our last day will be on 4 Dec 2022. If you’d like to visit us before our last day, we are open from 1pm to 4pm on the following weekends: 19 to 20 Nov and 26 to 27 Nov. Our address is at 4001 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-25

We will also be having a closing down sale. Past figurines, moulds and packets of wood clay will be available for purchase.


A 3rd-Gen Kim Zua Owner: This S’pore Millennial Makes A Living With Gifts For The Dead

It’s that time of the year again. The Hungry Ghost Festival falls on the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when ghosts and spirits are believed to be let out of the Gates of Hell on the first day of the month. Despite no getai performances and live auctions this year due to COVID-19, joss sticks can still be seen lined up along sidewalks and many worshippers are still burning prayer offerings.

It’s a typically busy period for Ban Kah Hiang Trading, which is known to be one of Singapore’s oldest joss paper shops. This year unfortunately, seems to be a quieter-than-usual period for the business due to the pandemic. Ban Kah Hiang Trading was established in the 1950s, and was founded by the late Teo Chong Lim. The business was later passed down to his son in the late 1980s, and has since been taken over by his grandson in 2016.

The current third-generation owner is 32-year-old Alex Teo, who is also a father of three. In an interview with Vulcan Post, Alex shared that his grandfather had hailed from Fujian province, China and sailed down to Penang, Malaysia where he worked in a joss stick factory — that was where he first learnt the trade of making joss stick. His grandfather then migrated further down and eventually settled down in Singapore, where he continued to work at several joss stick factories before he decided to open a factory of his own. According to Alex, it was the first factory in Singapore to locally produce incense coil. Due to increasing operating and manpower cost however, the joss stick factory eventually closed down in the mid-1980s.


Singapore’s last giant joss stick maker Tay Guan Heng calls it a day
Brothers Steven (left) & Albert Tay decided to end 90-yr-old business started by their grandfather. FOTO: LIM YAOHUI

After being lit up for close to a century, the incense will soon burn out at Singapore’s last giant joss stick maker Tay Guan Heng.

Owner and master artisan Albert Tay, 63, and his brother Steven, 66, have decided to end the 90-year-old business started by their grandfather in the 1930s.  They said their workshop in Ang Mo Kio, the last one making giant joss sticks adorned with elaborate designs of dragons, deities and other Taoist symbols, will close on Dec 4. 

Shaped and crafted from natural cinnamon wood clay, they are used during religious ceremonies as offerings. It takes several days to sculpt, design, spray paint and dry these joss sticks – and even longer during the rainy season. Making handcrafted joss sticks is a skill which was passed down from their grandfather to their father, and then to them.

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24/06/2024

World's Best Airline 2024

Qatar Airways is named the World’s Best Airline at the 2024 World Airline Awards
Qatar Airways has been voted the World’s Best Airline at the 2024 World Airline Awards, the eighth time that the airline has scooped the Airline of the Year title in the 25-year history of the awards

The 2024 World Airline Awards have been announced in a gala ceremony held on Monday 24th June 2024 at the iconic Fairmont Windsor Park, close to London Heathrow Airport. More than 325 guests attended the event from airlines across the world, with a large number of airline CEO’s, Presidents, and Senior Management present to accept their awards. As has become customary at the World Airline Awards, there were a lot of uniformed airline staff proudly displaying the airline corporate brands.

Widely regarded as ‘the Oscars of the aviation industry’, the World Airline Awards began in 1999, and remain totally independent and impartial with all of the customer survey costs and awards event paid by the organisers, Skytrax. Commenting on Qatar Airways achievements, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, stated, “This is a proud Qatar Airways moment and it is my honour to share this award with my hardworking colleagues. This award is testimony to our relentless dedication to providing unparalleled service and innovation. We look forward to more wins in the future.” In addition to being named the World’s Best Airline 2024, Qatar Airways also scooped the top awards for the World’s Best Business Class, the World’s Best Business Class Lounge and the Best Airline in the Middle East.

The 2023 Airline of the Year winner, Singapore Airlines, was ranked No 2 in the world for 2024, with Emirates in third place, ANA All Nippon Airways fourth, and Cathay Pacific in fifth position, out of more than 350 airlines included in the survey results.


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23/06/2024

Plantar Fasciitis: A common cause of heel pain

Overview of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes, known as the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that often occurs with your first steps in the morning. As you get up and move, the pain normally decreases, but it might return after long periods of standing or when you stand up after sitting. The cause of plantar fasciitis is poorly understood. It is more common in runners and in people who are overweight.

The symptom of Plantar fasciitis typically causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. The pain is usually the worst with the first few steps after awakening, although it also can be triggered by long periods of standing or when you get up from sitting. Causes - The plantar fascia is a band of tissue, called fascia, that connects your heel bone to the base of your toes. It supports the arch of the foot and absorbs shock when walking. Tension and stress on the fascia can cause small tears. Repeated stretching and tearing of the facia can irritate or inflame it, although the cause remains unclear in many cases of plantar fasciitis. Complications - Ignoring plantar fasciitis can result in chronic heel pain that hinders your regular activities. You're likely to change your walk to try to avoid plantar fasciitis pain, which might lead to foot, knee, hip or back problems.

Even though plantar fasciitis can develop without an obvious cause, some factors can increase your risk of developing this condition. They include:
  • Age. Plantar fasciitis is most common in people between the ages of 40 and 60.
  • Certain types of exercise. Activities that place a lot of stress on your heel and attached tissue — such as long-distance running, ballet dancing and aerobic dance — can contribute to the onset of plantar fasciitis.
  • Foot mechanics. Flat feet, a high arch or even an atypical pattern of walking can affect the way weight is distributed when you're standing and can put added stress on the plantar fascia.
  • Obesity. Excess pounds put extra stress on your plantar fascia.
  • Occupations that keep you on your feet. Factory workers, teachers and others who spend most of their work hours walking or standing on hard surfaces can be at increased risk of plantar fasciitis.


Plantar Fasciitis
Most common areas of pain in plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis or plantar heel pain is a disorder of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot. It results in pain in the heel and bottom of the foot that is usually most severe with the first steps of the day or following a period of rest. Pain is also frequently brought on by bending the foot and toes up towards the shin. The pain typically comes on gradually, and it affects both feet in about one-third of cases.

The cause of plantar fasciitis is not entirely clear. Risk factors include overuse, such as from long periods of standing, an increase in exercise, and obesity. It is also associated with inward rolling of the foot, a tight Achilles tendon, and a sedentary lifestyle. It is unclear if heel spurs have a role in causing plantar fasciitis even though they are commonly present in people who have the condition. Plantar fasciitis is a disorder of the insertion site of the ligament on the bone characterized by micro tears, breakdown of collagen, and scarring. Since inflammation plays either a lesser or no role, a review proposed it be renamed plantar fasciosis. The presentation of the symptoms is generally the basis for diagnosis; with ultrasound sometimes being useful if there is uncertainty. Other conditions with similar symptoms include osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, heel pad syndrome, and reactive arthritis.

Most cases of plantar fasciitis resolve with time and conservative methods of treatment. For the first few weeks, those affected are usually advised to rest, change their activities, take pain medications, and stretch. If this is not sufficient, physiotherapy, orthotics, splinting, or steroid injections may be options. If these measures are not effective, additional measures may include extracorporeal shockwave therapy or surgery. Between 4% and 7% of the general population has heel pain at any given time: about 80% of these are due to plantar fasciitis. Approximately 10% of people have the disorder at some point during their life. It becomes more common with age. It is unclear if one sex is more affected than the other.


Plantar Fasciitis: Pain In The Heel Of Your Foot

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the ligament, which causes pain in the heel of the foot.
Common Causes of Plantar Fasciitis - Plantar fasciitis usually develops from long hours of standing or walking, or in the case of active persons, from long-distance running. In rare cases, it can result from accidentally stamping the foot or landing strongly on hard ground.

Other Common Causes Include:
  • Having flat or overpronated feet
  • Having high-arched and rigid feet
  • Being overweight
  • Wearing footwear inappropriate for your foot type

Signs and Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis - You are most likely to experience plantar fasciitis heel pain: 
  • Upon taking your first step in the morning
  • After exercising, particularly after running, prolonged standing or walking
  • Standing up after prolonged sitting


Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation in the plantar fascia in your foot. It’s the most common cause of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is caused when you overuse or put too much stress on your feet. You can usually treat plantar fasciitis at home with over-the-counter medications, icing, rest and stretching.

The plantar fascia is a strong, fibrous attachment (similar to a ligament) that runs from your heel to the ball of your foot and your toes. It's stretchy like a thick rubber band. The plantar fascia connects the bones in your foot together and forms the arch on the bottom of your foot.

Plantar fasciitis happens when your plantar fascia is overused or stretched too far. Anything that damages your plantar fascia can make it swell. This inflammation makes it painful to walk or use your foot. Most people experience plantar fasciitis in one foot at a time, but it’s possible for it to affect both your feet at once. What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis? The most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
  • Heel pain.
  • Pain in the arch of your foot.
  • Stiffness.
  • Swelling around your heel.
  • A tight Achilles tendon.


Plantar Fasciitis Stretches to Soothe Heel Pain

You may be able to relieve plantar fasciitis pain with exercises that stretch the calves and plantar fascia. Both seated and standing exercises may help. What is plantar fasciitis?

You probably never thought much about your plantar fascia until the pain in your heel jolted you. A thin ligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot, the plantar fascia, can be a trouble spot for many people. Heel pain affects more than 50 percent of Americans, and the most common cause is plantar fasciitis. Repetitive motion from running or step aerobics or added pressure from weight gain can damage or tear the plantar fascia, causing inflammation and pain.

Along with runners, plantar fasciitis is common among pregnant women because the extra weight on the ligament can cause inflammation, leading to pain. If you have heel pain, don’t be discouraged. There are simple steps you can take to ease the pain so that you can resume running or another exercise. Stretching solutions:
  • Stretch your calves
  • Grab a chair and stretch your plantar fascia
  • Some other tips and precautions


10 Easy Plantar Fasciitis Stretches & Treatment Exercises To Rehab Pain

Living with plantar fasciitis pain can be a challenge. As a sports medicine doctor, I see a lot of patients who experience heel inflammation and pain.

I can definitely relate to their struggle. Because I’m on my feet all day at work, I also suffer from foot pain.

To help my patients (and myself), I put together a list of my favorite plantar fasciitis stretches and exercises.  Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Exercises:


4 Best Exercises for Flat Feet and Fallen Arches

When it comes to your feet, you want to do everything you can to keep them healthy and in top shape. This is especially important for people who have flat feet, a condition where one or both feet have no arch when standing.

While most people with flat feet don’t have significant health issues, the condition still requires extra care and attention, particularly for those who’re active and on their feet a lot. Whether it’s strengthening flat feet and the muscles and tendons affected or knowing what to avoid, awareness is key.

Strengthening exercises for flat feet:
  • Marble pickups
  • Arch lifts
  • Heel raises
  • Heel walking and toe walking


Best stretches and exercises for plantar fasciitis and heel pain

The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the toes. Overuse, strain, and injury can cause inflammation in this tissue, which can be painful. This condition is called plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis can cause a deep, stabbing pain in the heel. It often occurs in people with excess body weight, but it can also occur as an overuse injury in runners. The pain is usually most severe in the mornings or after standing for extended periods. A few simple stretches can reduce tension in the foot and calf. In doing so, they can provide both rapid pain relief and a steady improvement in symptoms over time.

The best exercises for plantar fasciitis and heel pain can depend on the individual but may include various foot and calf stretches. They can help to relieve pain, improve muscle strength, and promote flexibility in the foot:
  • Calf stretch
  • Rolling stretch
  • Seated foot stretch
  • Towel curls
  • Marble pickups


Plantar Fasciitis: Best Exercises for Pain Relief

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the bottom of the foot, mostly around the heel or the arch. When the ligament that connects your heel and toes (plantar fascia) becomes too tight, it can cause small tears and pain. Another name for plantar fasciitis is heel spur pain, since most of the pain is under the heel.

Most people who experience plantar fasciitis notice it in the morning when they first step out of bed or when they stand up after sitting for a while. Usually, the pain and discomfort subside after you start moving around. Heel spur pain is a result of plantar fasciitis, but performing exercises that target this area can help relieve the pain. Exercises for plantar fasciitis, along with shoe inserts, resting, icing, and avoiding activities that make the pain worse usually help alleviate the discomfort and inflammation.

You can get pain relief for plantar fasciitis through stretches and exercises that strengthen this area of the foot. By loosening the plantar fascia ligament, you can help prevent further stress and inflammation that causes foot pain. Exercises to Help Plantar Fasciitis:
  • Tennis Ball Roll
  • Toe Curls with a Towel
  • Gastrocnemius Stretch
  • Toe Extension
  • Plantar Fascia Stretch on a Step



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