What causes acute fasciitis?

The causes of acute fasciitis include environmental factors, excessive exercise, and chronic injuries, among others.

1. Environmental Factors

Living long-term in damp and cold environments can easily lead to blood vessel constriction, resulting in insufficient oxygen supply to local tissues, which may gradually develop into fasciitis. It is recommended to choose a comfortable and dry living environment whenever possible to reduce disease risk and maintain health.

2. Excessive Exercise

While moderate exercise promotes health, overexertion can cause injury. One of the most common outcomes is fasciitis. Therefore, to reduce the incidence of fasciitis, it's important to exercise scientifically and avoid excessive or intense physical activity.

3. Chronic Overuse Injury

Chronic overuse can also lead to fasciitis. This is primarily because such injuries commonly occur in muscles and tendons. Over time, this leads to adaptive changes in the muscles, impairing their normal function and eventually contributing to the development of fasciitis.

To manage acute fasciitis, avoid poor posture and excessive activity. For fasciitis affecting the lumbar spine or lower back strain, avoid prolonged forward bending, leaning, or sitting. For leg fasciitis, avoid excessive running, jumping, mountain climbing, or stair climbing. Regular follow-up examinations are recommended to prevent further injury. Medications that relax muscles, dispel cold, promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and relieve pain—such as Voltaren (diclofenac), Celebrex (celecoxib), and Yaotongning capsules—may be used according to medical advice.