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Here
are the most common plantar fasciitis treatment methods:
1. Rest until the pain goes
away. It can be very difficult to rest the foot as most people will be on their
feet during the day for work. By walking on the painful foot you are
continually aggravating the injury and increasing inflammation. Rest as much as
possible and stop any unnecessary activities which place additional stress on
the fascia.
2. Gait analysis will
determine if you overpronate or oversupinate. An expert may perform a test of
the way you stand and walk to see if you step in a way that put more stress on
the plantar fascia.
3. Cold therapy, like
applying ice, to help reduce pain and inflammation. Cold therapy can be applied
regularly until symptoms have resolved. Some patients prefer to roll their foot
over an iced cold drink can or bottle taken out of the freezer.
4. Physical therapy
Exercises, Stretching and other physical therapy measures may be used to help
provide relief.
5. Exercise the feet muscles
to make them stronger. One good exercise is grabbing and lifting up a towel or
marbles using your toes. You can do the same exercise without a towel as though
you are grasping something with the toes of each foot. Another good exercise is
walking as tall as you can on your toes and ball of your feet.
6. Stretching the plantar
fascia and the calf muscles several times a day is an important part of
treatment and prevention. There are many stretching exercises for the plantar
fascia and the calf muscles that you can find. Simply reducing pain and
inflammation alone is unlikely to result in long term recovery. The plantar
fascia tightens up making the origin at the heel more susceptible to stress.
7. Plantar fasciitis taping
technique can help the foot get the rest it needs by supporting the plantar
fascia. Taping supports the foot, placing stressed muscles and tendons in a
physiologically restful state.Tape is applied in strips across the plantar
fascia taking the stress off the fascia. By restricting the foot movement and
flexibility the tape keeps the fascia from damage.
8. Plantar fasciitis night
splint is worn overnight and gently stretches the calf muscles and plantar
fascia preventing it from tightening up overnight.
9. Orthotics or inserts that
your doctor may prescribe. Off-the-shelf or custom-fitted arch supports
(orthotics) to help distribute pressure to your feet more evenly. Arch Support
provides a slight lift to the arch helping to support the plantar fascia. There
are also over-the-counter orthotics that may be used for arch support and
cushioning the heel. Heel cradles and heel cups provide extra comfort, cushion
the heel, and reduce the amount of shock and shear forces placed during
everyday activities.
10. Anti-inflammatory or
Pain medication that a clinician may recommend. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drug such as ibuprofen can reduce swelling and relieve pain. However, these
medications have many possible side effects and it is important to weigh the
potential risks and benefits.
11. Lose weight as much as
you can. Extra pounds put extra stress on your plantar fascia.
12. Extracorporeal shock
wave therapy is a procedure when sound waves are directed at the area of heel
pain to stimulate healing. It is usually used for chronic plantar fasciitis
that has not responded to more conservative treatments. This procedure may
cause bruises, swelling, pain, numbness or tingling, and has not been shown to
be consistently effective.
13. Corticosteroid injection
into the tender area may provide relief in severe cases. Medications of this
class reduce inflammation powerfully. Corticosteroid injections can provide
short-term relief from the pain caused by plantar fasciitis. Symptom relief
from corticosteroid injection lasts for 3 to 6 weeks, but often the effect
wears off and symptoms come back.
14. Surgery to release the
plantar fascia from its attachment may be necessary. Surgery is rarely required
for people with plantar fasciitis. It would only be recommended if all other
treatments fail and the person had persistent symptoms for at least 6 to 12
months.
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