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Plantar Fasciitis

heel-pain

Plantar Fasciitis

What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis or heel pain is an inflammation of the plantar fascia that cause pain on the bottom of heel. Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that heel especially during your first step in the morning. As you continue to move around, the pain will normally decrease, but might return after prolonged hours of standing or walking.

What Are the Common Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?

Stabbing pain in the bottom of the heel which usually worst on the first step in the morning

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis to Happen?

Plantar fascia is bowstring shape, it supports the arch of your foot and absorb shock when you walk. If there is more stress and tension on the fascia, small tear can occur which can irritate the foot. Repeated tear can cause inflammation towards the foot. Besides, some factor may cause this condition to develop, which include:

  • Age: Common in people age 40 to 60
  • Types of exercise: Activity that cause stress onto your heel such as long-distance running
  • Foot mechanic: Flat feet, high arch can add stress onto the heel
  • Obesity: Excess weight put extra stress on plantar fascia
  • Occupation that keep you on feet such as teachers, factory workers

What Are the Common Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis?

  • Home treatments: Icing, bracing and anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Corticosteroid injection by doctor if the pain is unbearable
  • Physical therapy: Stretch your plantar fascia and calf muscles, strengthen your lower leg muscles
  • Surgery: Surgery is done if the pain is severe and lasts more than 6 to 12 months

Which Exercise Best for Plantar Fasciitis?

  • Stretching exercise for calf to help loosen your muscle tightness
  • Towel curl exercise

Frequently Ask Questions

How long does plantar fasciitis take to heal?

It usually resolves within 6 to 18 months without treatment. With 6 months of consistent, non-operative treatment 97% people with plantar fasciitis will recover.

How can I get rid of heel pain fast?
  • Massage your feet
  • Put ice pack on the pain area
  • Stretch your calf muscle
  • Use socks splint at night, orthotic during the day
How do I know if I have plantar fasciitis or heel spur?

Heel spur is a bone growth, while plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the ligament. Plantar fasciitis cause by overuse or damage of ligament, heel spur cause by bruising or damage of heel bone. But both can cause heel pain since most people with plantar fasciitis also have heel spur.

Is walking barefoot good for plantar fasciitis?

According to one expert, barefoot activities greatly improve balance and posture and prevent common injuries like shin splint, plantar fasciitis and bursitis.

According to one expert, barefoot activities greatly improve balance and posture and prevent common injuries like shin splint, plantar fasciitis and bursitis.

Does elevating your feet help plantar fasciitis?

Elevating the foot is advised to help reduces swelling.

Can shoes cause plantar fasciitis?

The stress of overuse and overpronated shoes can rip tiny tears of the shoes and cause heel pain and inflammation.

Is hot or clod better for plantar fasciitis?

Cold plus ibuprofen significantly better at reducing plantar fasciitis than cold alone. Apply cold for 20 minutes prior bedtime is the effective treatment to reduce symptoms.

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