If you suffer from persistent heel pain and pain on the side of your foot, you could have plantar fasciitis, a leading cause of heel pain. Your podiatrist can help. The podiatrists at FOOTDRx provide a wide range of foot and ankle services, including diagnosing and treating plantar fasciitis. They have convenient office locations in Manhattan, Bushwick Brooklyn, NY, and Englewood, NJ.

What You Need To Know About Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition characterized by inflammation of the thick band of tissue on your heel, known as the plantar fascia. You can develop plantar fasciitis from:

• Overpronating or rolling your feet when you walk
• Having flat feet, being older, or being overweight
• Standing or walking on hard surfaces for long periods
• Running, jogging, or performing other activities causing a high degree of foot stress

Heel pain is the most common symptom of plantar fasciitis. The pain is a stabbing, aching feeling on your heel, arch, or on the side of your foot. When you have plantar fasciitis, you may also experience:

• Worsening heel pain in the morning when you first wake up
• Increasing heel pain when you stand from a seated position
• Increasing heel pain after exercising or being active

You may be able to get relief from mild plantar fasciitis pain if you:

• Apply ice to your heel several times daily
• Stretch your arches every daily,
• Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and pain medication
• Wear comfortable, supportive shoes
• Avoid going barefoot

If your heel pain is becoming more severe and is affecting your mobility, or if home remedies don’t provide relief, it’s time to visit your podiatrist. Common professional treatments for plantar fasciitis include:

• Custom orthotics to support your feet
• Physical therapy to maintain mobility
• Prescription anti-inflammatory medication to reduce inflammation and pain
• Cortisone injections around your heel to reduce swelling and pain

In severe cases, surgery may be recommended. Your podiatrist can discuss this option with you.

Want To Know More About Plantar Fasciitis?

Talk with the experts to learn more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of plantar fasciitis, the leading cause of heel pain. Call the podiatrists at FOOTDRx. You can reach them at any of their office locations in Manhattan, Bushwick Brooklyn, NY, and Englewood, NJ, by calling (888) 265-0610, so call today.