Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: What it is, Causes, and Treatments
June 17, 2024
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
People who suffer from plantar fasciitis will feel stiffness or sharp pain in their heels. It’s usually felt after long periods of rest, such as sleep, or long periods of standing. The sharp pain and stiffness can be present when someone starts walking after these long periods but usually goes away after walking for a few minutes.
Causes
There are several things that can cause someone to develop plantar fasciitis. One cause is an abnormal foot structure. Someone with flat feet or high arches are more likely to have plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is also common among athletes. This is because athletes are constantly on their feet, putting lots of pressure on their heels, and causing constant stress on their feet.
Like athletes, teachers are another group of people more prone to plantar fasciitis because they spend a lot of time on their feet. Individuals who are spending long amounts of time on their feet should be aware of the signs of plantar fasciitis and invest in a good pair of shoes.
Treatments
There are several different treatment options for people with plantar fasciitis. These treatment options include rest, ice, exercise and supportive footwear. If those don’t work, we offer more treatments such as custom orthotics, injections, night splints and physical therapy. If you are experiencing any type of sharp heel pain, it’s time to come to see our specialists and find a treatment option that works for you.
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