How to Get Rid of Plantar Fasciitis

How can I get rid of plantar fasciitis?

Do you suffer from Heel Pain?

PROBLEM:

• An inflammation of the main ligament in the arch where it attaches to the heel bone and supports the foot.

CAUSES:

• Excessive activity over a short period of time. 
• Flat or high arched feet.
• Tight muscles, especially the calf and hamstrings.
• Poor shoe gear or walking barefoot for prolonged periods of time.

SYMPTOMS:

• Pain first thing in the morning when getting out of bed and putting the foot down to the ground.  With walking the pain usually diminishes.
• Pain after sitting for a prolonged period of time or getting out of a car and starting to walk.
• Occasionally burning, numbness, shooting or tingling into the heel.
• Extreme tenderness to touch the heel or arch region.
• Commonly associated with lower back pain.

TREATMENT:

• Avoid going barefooted and good supportive shoe wear.
• Anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the inflammation.
• Taping the foot to support it and give immediate relief.
• Custom molded orthotic (shoe insert) to permanently support the foot and prevent reinjury.
• Frequent stretching of the calf and hamstring muscles to improve overall flexibility.
• Splinting the foot at night to stretch the muscle in the back of the leg.
• Occasionally immobilization in a cast or a boot to completely rest the foot.
• Shockwave therapy if pain persists.
•  Surgery is a last resort to release a small portion of the ligament from the heel.