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You wake up one morning, step out of bed and suddenly, there’s a stabbing pain along the bottom of your foot up to your heel! What can cause this? Most likely, this is a symptom of plantar fasciitis. Our podiatrists explain plantar fasciitis in Moore and Edmond, OK, below.

1: What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the band of tissue that connects your heel to your toes on the bottom of your foot (ligaments called the plantar fascia). The plantar fascia supports your entire weight; it acts as a sort of shock absorber when you walk or run. Too much pressure can tear the ligaments. Damage to the plantar fascia will result in stabbing heel pain that is often most painful in the morning and after exercise.

2: Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

The condition is caused by small tears in the plantar fascia. This can be brought on by overstretching, wearing high heels, or being on your feet a lot. Other risk factors are flat feet, high arches, and being overweight, due to an increased amount of pressure being placed on the plantar fascia.

3: How Is it Treated?

Plantar fasciitis often resolves on its own over the course of a few months. It is important to rest, stretch, and ice your foot. NSAIDs like ibuprofen may be prescribed to reduce pain and inflammation. Our podiatrists may also advise you to get steroid injections to reduce inflammation further. You should contact our office if your condition worsens or you notice bruising around the heel.

If the condition persists, our podiatrists may have you do physical therapy or even shock therapy to encourage blood flow and ease the pain. To prevent pain in the future, our podiatrists may recommend custom orthotics to support your foot.


Contact Us to Schedule an Appointment for Relief From Plantar Fasciitis in Moore & Edmond, OK

The information provided in this article is not meant to be medical advice and is for educational purposes only. If you would like to learn more about this and other podiatry topics, feel free to contact Oklahoma Foot & Ankle Associates by clicking here or by calling (405) 794-6691.


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