The Treatments And Causes Of Plantar Fasciitis

Do you experience pain in your heels when you walk or run

? Does this pain prohibit you from being active? If the answer is yes, it is possible that you are suffering from a chronic foot condition known as plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the most common type of heel pain and affects millions of people on a daily basis. There are a few different reasons that plantar fasciitis can be caused and several different treatment options that you and your podiatrist can pursue to treat it.

Causes Of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, the tough band of tissue that runs from the heel to the ball of your foot, becomes strained. This can then lead to inflammation and swelling that will cause you nagging pain. Here are a few of the most common causes for plantar fasciitis:

*Overweight. If you are overweight, you will put an additional strain on your feet. Over time, this added stress on your feet may develop into plantar fasciitis.

*High arches. Having high arches can put an additional strain on your feet. If you know that you have high arches, you should make sure that your shoes fit properly or have your podiatrist prescribe custom-fitted orthotics.

*Excessive walking, standing or running. Being on your feet for a long period of time will put stress on your plantar fascia. Doing this on a daily basis can increase your risk of developing plantar fasciitis.

*Poorly fitting shoes. One of the most common causes of foot and heel pain is wearing shoes that do not fit you correctly. If your shoes do not support your feet correctly, added strain is placed on the plantar fascia and you will be more likely to develop plantar fasciitis.

Treatment Options For Plantar Fasciitis

Depending on how severe your case is, there are a few different options for treatments that can alleviate your symptoms. There is no singular treatment that works for everyone and it is important to talk with your Edison podiatrist to go over your options to see what treatment may work for you. Here are a few common treatments for plantar fasciitis:

*Stay off of your feet. If you have a mild case, the easiest way to get rid of your symptoms is to get off of your feet and rest them. If there are specific activities that are causing you pain, stopping these activities can also be helpful it is possible.

*Choose shoes that fit. This is one of the most important things you can do to avoid heel and foot pain. A surprisingly large number of people wear shoes every day that do not fit them properly and they suffer pain because of it.

*Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy. Shockwave therapy has become a treatment option for plantar fasciitis within the last decade. This therapy is designed to stimulate healing in the heel and has proven to be successful in the past.

To learn more about plantar fasciitis or to schedule an appointment, contact your podiatrist serving Old Bridge, Edison, and Woodbridge today.

by: Gen Wright

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