Plantar Fasciitis

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.

Common signs of Plantar Fasciitis

• Sharp or stabbing pain at the base or bottom of your heel
• Painful when standing up from a seated position
• Sharp, throbbing or burning pain
• Pain in the bottom of the heel that is worse in the mornings

Causes

• Overuse
• Footwear that lacks support
• Injury or strain during activity
• Tight Achilles Tendon
• Overweight
• Often wear high heeled shoes
• Spending many hours standing

Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis in St Johns County

• Diagnostic imaging to rule out bones fractures or arthritis
• Icing the inflamed area
• Night Splinting ( Used to help release and stretch the tight tendon, and is usually utilized towards the end of a treatment plan or if pain scale is relatively low, and tendon tear has been ruled out)
• Supportive shoes or inserts ( Shoes being a well made supportive brand such as Brooks, New Balance, Asics, and Saucony. Inserts or Orthotics ranging from physician approved over the counter orthotics to the preferred custom orthotics that Dr. Black digitally analyzes his patients for in office.
• Anti Inflammatory injections, and or prescribed medications
• Chronic plantar fasciits can be treated with percutaneous tendon release but i s only recommended should conservative care be exhausted first.

Seeking care for Plantar Fasciitis symptoms?

Finding a provider that specializes in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of Plantar Fasciitis is key. A Board Certified Podiatrist is uniquely trained on providing exceptional care for Plantar Fasciitis symptoms. Treating Plantar Fasciitis varies dependent on the severity of the symptoms and can in some cases be caused or aggravated by other co morbidities or conditions. When in search of treatment for Plantar Fasciitis in St Johns county, seek the care of an experienced provider near you.