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Plantar Fasciitis Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Plantar fasciitis is pain and stiffness on the bottom of the heel caused by the inflammation of the thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes, known as the plantar fascia. <br>https://www.preferredfootankle.com/foot-conditions/plantar-fasciitis/

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Plantar Fasciitis Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

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  1. Plantar FasciitisCauses, Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot problems among adults. www.preferredfootankle.com

  2. What is Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is pain and stiffness on the bottom of the heel caused by the inflammation of the thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes, known as the plantar fascia.

  3. Causes The most common cause of plantar fasciitis is overuse, followed by acute injury to the plantar fascia. Other causes include: 01 04 Wearing footwear that does not provide proper support Bone spur on the heel 02 05 Regularly running, jogging, or walking for long distances High-impact exercise such as basketball, gymnastics, and dance 03 06 Standing on your feet for long periods Flat feet or high arches

  4. Symptoms The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is sharp pain in the heel. Typically, the pain is most noticeable when getting out of bed in the morning or standing after sitting down for a long period of time. • Pain usually improves with rest. However, some patients experience pain throughout the day, even when not using the affected foot.

  5. Treatment 01 Medication Nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce inflammation of the plantar fascia and minimize pain. 02 Steroid injection If the pain doesn't respond to prescribed NSAIDs or is extremely severe or, a steroid injection is an option. 03 Physical therapy A physical therapist will implement exercises that stretch and strengthen the plantar fascia, and may also use massage, contrast baths, or ultrasonography to help with long-term healing.

  6. Treatment 04 06 Radial pressure wave therapy Also referred to as shockwave therapy, this medical treatment utilizes ultrasound technology to send high-energy acoustic waves into the heel to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. Custom Orthotics Clinical studies and research have shown an improvement in function and a decrease in pain with the use of custom shoe inserts. 05 07 Stretches Standing calf stretches, rolling stretch, stretching the plantar fascia, foot flexes, toe curls, and marble pickups. Surgery The majority of patients will not need surgery, but surgery may be recommended for severe or problematic cases.

  7. Prevention One of the best ways to prevent plantar fasciitis is to wear shoes that offer proper support and to maintain a healthy weight.

  8. Conclusion If you or a family member is suffering from stabbing heel pain, it might be the result of plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. Preferred Foot & Ankle Specialists treats a wide range of foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. If you have additional questions about plantar fasciitis, please call or text us at (480) 497-3946or visit PreferredFootAnkle.com.

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