Plantar Fasciitis - All You Need To Know

Plantar Fasciitis. All You Need To Know.

Plantar Fasciitis. All You Need To Know.A small injury to the sole of your foot can lead to a chronic condition called Plantar Fasciitis, if not taken care of in time.

Read more about it and it’s treatments here:

What is plantar fasciitis?There is a fascia connecting your heel and the front of your foot, known as plantar fascia. The hardening, pain and inflammation of this fascia is called plantar fasciitis.

In some cases, this condition goes away quickly; however it can become chronic and affect your lifestyle.

What are the symptoms?The symptoms of plantar fasciitis include

• Stabbing or shooting pain in the midsection of your foot(near the arch)• Intense pain in the morning• Pain after staying off of your feet for long• Pain disappears during some physical activity and returns after the muscles cool off

What are its causes?It is difficult to determine a single cause as plantar fasciitis can be the result of a combination of factors. The main and most common cause is a repetitive strain injury to the ligament (fascia) due to excessive running, walking, inappropriate footwear or a landing injury while jumping.

Who can get affected by it?

• Senior people• Obese people• Runners• People who have flat feet, bone spurs or tight calves• Women between 40-70 years of age• Professions who require prolonged period of standing• Women in later stages of pregnancy

What are the treatments?The treatments for plantar fasciitis vary depending on the severity of the pain and for how long it is present. Some of them are as follows.

Medication

Painkillers or anti-inflammatory medications can be prescribed for instant relief in case of unbearable pain.

Physical therapy

The therapy stretches the fascia and achilles tendon, to strengthen the muscle. This way, the strengthened muscles can take over some of the pressure that the fascia endures.

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What are the treatments?Corticosteroid injection

The corticosteroid injection is directly applied to the fascia using ultrasound to guide the needle. It helps to recuperate and soothe the pain.

Surgery

It involves detaching the fascia from the heel. However, this method is used only as a last resort, as it can affect the functionality of the foot.

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Plantar Fasciitis. All You Need To Know.