What To Expect During Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

What to Expect During Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Plantar fasciitis causes persistent, severe pain on your heel and the side of your foot. It’s also one of the most common conditions treated by a podiatrist. Dr. Joseph Treadwell and Dr. Christian Davis at Foot & Ankle Specialists of Connecticut provide a wide range of podiatry services, including diagnosis and treatment of plantar fasciitis. They have convenient office locations in Danbury, and Plainville, CT.

What You Need To Know About Plantar Fasciitis and Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

The thick band of tissue running across your heel is known as the plantar fascia. When this thick band of tissue becomes inflamed, you have plantar fasciitis. The most common cause of plantar fasciitis is overpronation, or rolling your feet when you walk.

Other factors can increase your risk of developing plantar fasciitis, including:

• Being a runner, jogger, or participating in another activity that causes severe foot stress
• Walking or standing on hard surfaces for long periods of time
• Aging, carrying excess weight, or having flat feet

If you suffer from mild, occasional plantar fasciitis pain, you may get relief from a few simple home remedies like these:

• Gently stretching your arches several times daily
• Taking over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications
• Switching to low-impact activities like swimming
• Wearing more comfortable, supportive shoes

If you suffer from severe, chronic plantar fasciitis pain, you should seek out the expertise of your podiatrist. Your podiatrist may recommend:

• Custom orthotics or night splints to relieve pressure and pain
• Prescription-strength anti-inflammatory medications to decrease inflammation and swelling
• Physical therapy and stretching to relieve pain and restore flexibility
• Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for chronic heel pain

Want To Know More?

To learn more about the causes and treatment of plantar fasciitis, call Dr. Treadwell and Dr. Davis at Foot & Ankle Specialists of Connecticut. You can reach them in Danbury, CT, at (203) 748-2220, or in Plainville, CT, at (860) 747-2200, so call today.