Plantar fasciitis occurs when the tissues that support the foot get torn or inflamed. Tearing of the tissues generally happens when there is excess strain on the bottom part of the foot, making small tears or inflammation to your plantar band. Plantar Fasciitis can cause pain in the heel as well as pain in the bottom of the foot.
Plantar Fasciitis occurs in all age group population and people have flat feet or high arches are more likely to develop this disorder.
The most common sign of plantar fasciitis is pain when you get up in the morning or sit for long periods of time. This occurs because the fascia tightens up after period of rest/inactivity. Your podiatrist can provide the correct diagnosis for any foot pain you are suffering.
Simple home remedies for Plantar Fasciitis Treatment:
The following are some home remedies that may ease your foot pain caused by plantar fasciitis:
Rest
Avoiding excessive activity to allow the inflammation to decrease.
Calf/Heel Cord Stretch:
Regular stretching of your calf muscles and heel cord is helpful in relief of pain and can prevent progression of plantar fasciitis.
Ice packs/Rolling:
Roll a frozen water bottle, golf ball or moving pin under the curve of your foot for a few minutes to relax your plantar fasciitis.
Anti-inflammatory Medications:
Over-the-counter medications can help ease the inflammation in the plantar fascia.
Night splints:
Your podiatrist can prescribe you’re a night splint to sustain a heel cord stretch throughout the night.
If these initial treatments are not successful, putting the foot in a short leg cast or a walking boot is often recommended by a podiatrist. The boot is worn full-time but can be removed easily for bathing. Other treatments include steroid injections and surgery to release the inflamed fascia. These methods are usually only tried after other methods fail. Your podiatrist can give you more details about the different treatments for plantar fasciitis and discuss what is best for you.
Dr. Zubeen Mistry at DFW Foot and Ankle care can provide treatment options, including pediatric foot conditions. If you have any questions about ankle fusions or would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zubeen Mistry, contact our office at (469) 551-8595.
