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Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of foot pain and is likely to occur in middle-aged adults, younger people and athletes who are on their feet a lot.
Contact the doctors at Bartlett Foot Center to schedule an appointment with our Bartlett Podiatrist today.
Our expert podiatrists will work with you to understand your symptoms and identify the source of your discomfort. From there we can properly provide treatment options that do not always require plantar fasciitis surgery.
Your plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue that connects your heel bone and your toes and supports the arch of your foot. Plantar fasciitis is what happens when you strain your plantar fascia. It becomes weak and irritated, and the result is a pain in your heel or the bottom of your foot that you feel when you walk.
Plantar fasciitis can happen to anyone who is on their feet a lot, especially athletes and runners. You can strain your plantar fascia just by walking but there are certain circumstances that make it more likely:
Being aware of the causes of plantar fasciitis may help you take necessary actions to prevent it.
Knowing how to get rid of plantar fasciitis is important because the sooner your pain is treated, the sooner you’ll be back on your feet and back to the activities that you enjoy.
Home treatment is a good place to start when addressing the discomfort caused by plantar fasciitis. Wearing supportive footwear, completing stretching and strengthening exercises, and using ice on your heel could provide you with some relief.
If home remedies aren’t proving successful, your doctor may recommend medication. Ibuprofen, for example, can be purchased without a prescription and may help treat plantar fasciitis. Corticosteroid shots are also a treatment option for those who haven’t found success with other methods. Always talk to your doctor before taking any medication and follow his or her recommendations.
Plantar Fasciitis surgery is rarely the first choice for treatment, but if your pain is debilitating and nothing else has worked, surgery may be recommended. Surgery might be the right treatment option if nothing else has worked and pain is preventing you from participating in your daily activities.
If you’re experiencing any kind of foot pain, reach out to our Bartlett foot doctors to discuss the next steps and treatment options. Our goal is to help you get back on your feet, so you can resume the activities you love. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us today.
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