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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Relieving the pain caused by plantar fasciitis boils down to two basic needs:

  • Reduce the inflammation
  • Support and stretch the plantar fascia

If you can accomplish those two goals, you should note pain relief more quickly.

Doctors treating plantar fasciitis will recommend the following options for accomplishing this:

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  • Rest – Get off your feet as much as possible when the pain is at its worst. If you must walk or run, try to stay off hard, unforgiving surfaces and wear supporting footwear.
  • Ice – Use ice on the arch several times a day to help reduce swelling if necessary.
  • OTC Pain Relievers – Take Tylenol, Advil, or other over-the-counter pain relievers that contain acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen to help lessen the inflammation and ease pain.
  • Stretches – Stretch your toes, calves, and foot repeatedly throughout the day to keep the plantar fasciia limber.
  • Orthotics – Purchase insoles, inserts, or orthopedic shoes designed to support the arch of the foot and wear them at all times.
  • Night Splints – Purchase splints that will stretch the Achilles tendon as you sleep, helping to lessen morning heel pain.
  • Cortisone – If none of the above helps, your doctor may prescribe regular injections of cortisone to control the pain.
  • Surgery – As a last resort, your doctor may attempt surgery to repair the plantar fascia.

PLEASE NOTE: While some or all of these options may be effective in temporarily easing the pain of plantar fasciitis, they can also be difficult, costly, uncomfortable, and even dangerous!

Keep reading to see why the FS6 Compression Foot Sleeve is a better alternative.

Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms

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  • Intense heel pain, especially first thing in the morning and after a long day.
  • Difficulty walking or standing for long periods without pain

Generally, the sharp pain associated with plantar fasciitis is localized towards the heel. It can spread forward along the arch of the foot and back into the Achilles tendon.

Severe cases can result in chronic foot pain that lasts all day. The most common flare-ups occur first thing in the morning, making those first steps out of bed a form of torture. It is also common in the evening after having spent a day on your feet.

Overpronation (a foot that naturally turns too far inward), high arches, and flat feet (fallen arches) can all cause similar arch pain. In these cases, however, the pain is more likely to continue throughout the day rather than being worst in the morning.

Plantar Fasciitis Causes and Risk Factors

  • Poor quality footwear
  • Excess weight
  • Commonly occurs in people over 50
  • Overuse or strain by athletes, especially runners
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Plantar fasciitis is due to overuse of the plantar fascia. Walking or running in footwear that provides poor support is a primary cause.

Healthy, active adults are the most common victims of plantar fasciitis.  Runners, joggers, basketball players, tennis and racquetball players are all at risk. Any sport that requires quick or repetitive movements combined with impact on the heel and arch of the foot can lead to plantar fasciitis and a need for plantar fasciitis treatment.

Seniors are at risk due to the ligament and bone issues common to those of older years. Another leading cause of plantar fasciitis is being overweight or obese. For these individuals, walking with too much excess weight can strain the plantar fascia. This daily stress can lead to inflammation and painful heel pain.

Anyone whose job requires long periods of standing or walking is prone to develop plantar fasciitis as well.

Explaining Plantar Fasciitis

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

If you are dealing with chronic pain in your heel you are likely in need of plantar fasciitis treatment. This pain is often worse first thing in the morning. Plantar fasciitis is also known as plantar fasciosis or jogger's heel. According to Wikipedia, 1 in 10 people will experience this type of foot pain at some point in their life.

The plantar fascia are ligaments that run along the sole of the foot. They connect the heel bone to the metatarsal bones just behind the toes.

Plantar fascia support the arch of your foot and put some “spring in your step.” Unfortunately, it’s the sight of an all-to-common form of inflammation. This inflammation causes intense pain in the heel and across the bottom of the foot.

This inflammation and pain is known as plantar fasciitis.

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