Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, often resulting from inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. When overstressed, this tissue can develop small tears and cause pain in the painful area near the heel or arch.

This inflammation can cause sharp or stabbing pain in the heel or arch of the foot, especially with the first steps in the morning or after periods of rest. If left untreated, plantar fasciitis can become chronic and significantly impact your daily activities and quality of life. Fortunately, our experienced podiatrists are here to help you find relief from your symptoms and get back on your feet.

Common Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

  • Overuse: Repetitive stress or strain on the plantar fascia, often from activities such as running, walking, or standing for long periods.
  • Biomechanical issues: Abnormalities in foot structure or mechanics, such as high arches, flat feet, or tight calf muscles, can increase the risk of developing plantar fasciitis.
  • Improper footwear: Wearing shoes with inadequate support or cushioning, or shoes that do not fit properly, can contribute to the development of plantar fasciitis.
  • Obesity: Excess weight puts additional strain on the plantar fascia and can increase the risk of inflammation and pain.

Our Approach to Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

At Jakupi Podiatry, we take a comprehensive, individualized approach to plantar fasciitis treatment, starting with an in-depth physical exam, gait analysis, and if needed, imaging tests such as x-rays to confirm the diagnosis and rule out conditions like heel spurs, stress fractures, or tarsal tunnel syndrome.

We focus on identifying the underlying cause of your symptoms—such as poor biomechanics, tight calf muscles, or inadequate footwear—and create a tailored treatment plan to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and support long-term recovery. This may include conservative treatments such as physical therapy, night splints, ice therapy, and custom orthotics with good arch support.

Our goal is to help you return to walking, exercising, and standing without discomfort by supporting tissue healing and preventing recurrence. We believe in educating our patients on proper foot care, supportive shoes, and lifestyle changes that promote long-term results.

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Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis Relief

Rest & Ice Therapy

Applying ice packs or rolling a frozen bottle on the painful area reduces inflammation and provides immediate pain relief.

Stretching & Strengthening

Stretching your calf muscles and plantar fascia helps improve flexibility and relieve tension in the heel and arch.

Custom Orthotics & Supportive Shoes

We prescribe orthotics with good arch support and guide you in choosing supportive shoes to reduce strain on the fascia.

Physical Therapy

A licensed physical therapist can use techniques like kinesiology tape, manual therapy, and strength training to treat inflammation and support tissue healing

Night Splints

Wearing night splints helps keep the plantar fascia in a lengthened position, reducing morning heel pain.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

For persistent cases, PRP injections stimulate natural tissue repair and reduce chronic inflammation.

Corticosteroid Injections

Used cautiously, these injections may reduce swelling and severe pain in advanced stages.

Surgical Intervention

If conservative care fails, surgical interventions like plantar fascia release may be considered.

FAQs

Most patients report sharp pain at the heel or arch, especially in the morning or after periods of rest. Swelling and tenderness along the plantar fascia are also common.

A podiatrist performs a physical exam and may use x-rays or ultrasound to check for heel spurs, stress fractures, or inflammation in the plantar fascia.

Common causes include overuse, flat feet, tight calf muscles, poor footwear, or sudden changes in activity. Carrying excess weight is also a significant risk factor.

Stretching, custom orthotics, ice therapy, and physical therapy are highly effective. For stubborn cases, we may use platelet-rich plasma or consider surgical intervention.

With early and consistent plantar fasciitis treatment, most patients feel relief in a few weeks to a few months. Chronic cases may take longer to fully resolve.

Yes. Ongoing use of supportive shoes, maintaining a healthy weight, and following your podiatrist’s guidance help prevent recurrence.

Not exactly. Heel spurs are bony growths on the heel bone, while plantar fasciitis involves inflammation of the thick band of tissue. Both may cause heel pain and often occur together.

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Schedule a consultation with Jakupi Podiatry today and take the first step towards relieving your plantar fasciitis symptoms and restoring your mobility.