What is the Fastest Way to Cure Plantar Fasciitis?

While we do a lot of walking in Marietta (Kennesaw Battlefield, Pine Mountain, etc), you should limit activity when you notice symptoms of plantar fasciitis starting to flare up. The earlier that you make an appointment with your foot doctor, the better. There are many structures near our plantar fascia that might be the source of pain. Proper diagnosis by your Podiatrist can help prevent performing the incorrect treatment.

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Might Include:

• Limiting weight-bearing until the pain resolves
• Wearing supportive shoes and orthotics
• Resting your foot (elevating legs)
• Applying ice to the plantar fascia
• Applying compression to the plantar fascia (ex: compression socks)
• Weight loss
• Plantar fascia night splint
• X-rays and MRI
• Physical therapy for your foot
• Prescription medications
• Plantar fascia injections

What Can Trigger Plantar Fasciitis?

There are a variety of factors that might trigger plantar fasciitis. They might include:

• Injury to the area
• Excessive motion and pressure to the area
• Pes planus (low arches)
• Pes cavus (high arches)
• Equinus (a tight Achilles tendon)
• Obesity
• A change in walking surfaces

Can Plantar Fasciitis Go Away on its Own?

While it is possible for plantar fasciitis to go away on its own, some sort of treatment is usually involved. Scheduling an appointment with your foot doctor will help prevent misdiagnosis and obtaining the fastest pain relief.

Is Walking Barefoot Good For Plantar Fasciitis?

While there is a lot of debate as to the benefits of walking barefoot, we believe that having the excess strain on your plantar fascia by not having the proper supportive shoes and shoe inserts will exacerbate the problem.

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