What Is Plantar Fasciitis And What Can Be Done To Treat It?

 

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the ligament in the bottom of the foot. More specifically, the connective tissue, called the plantar fascia, which stretches from the toes across the arch of the foot and inserts into the heel bone, becomes inflamed or tight, causing intense pain. Heel pain is one of the most common problems seen in a podiatrist's office and while plantar fasciitis is not the only cause of heel pain, it is a common diagnosis.

The best way to cure your problem is to get an accurate diagnosis. If you think you suffer from plantar fasciitis, an important first step is to see a podiatrist for confirmation. Aggressive treatment and an accurate diagnosis are the best ways to get you back to being pain free.

Plantar fasciitis is characterized by pain that is worse on arising. For example, pain when first getting up in the morning or when getting up after sitting for a long period of time. The pain usually decreases after walking around for a few minutes because the plantar fascia is stretched out, but sometimes returns after spending a long time on your feet. Plantar fasciitis pain usually increases over a period of months.

Luckily, heel pain usually can be very effectively treated. There are many treatments available depending on the type of problem you have and where you are having pain.

Anti-inflammatory medications can help relieve pain and inflammation, which can make plantar fasciitis more bearable, but you should consult a doctor before taking any medication. Applying an ice pack for about 10 minutes several times a day can help with inflammation as well.

Stretching exercises have been shown to be very helpful and are a great treatment option that you can do at home. A list of stretching exercises specifically designed to help with plantar fasciitis pain may be available at your podiatrist's office.

Orthotic devices may be placed in the shoes to help with heel pain and are a good long-term solution for those whose plantar fasciitis is caused by overpronation. Overpronation, which is when the foot rolls inward excessively while walking, is the most common cause of plantar fasciitis. Overpronation flattens the foot and stretches the arch, putting a lot pressure on the plantar fascia. This can be treated with a good orthotic device.

Most people have their heel pain resolved within six to eight weeks with continuous treatment. However, there are some people for whom the pain becomes chronic and does not go away. In the past, surgery was the only option for those people, but now there is a new treatment available. That treatment is shockwave therapy. Shockwave therapy was originally developed to treat kidney stones. The machine used is called a lithotripsy machine, although for foot and ankle issues it is called an orthotripsy machine because it is more.

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