Plantar fasciitis is an extremely common condition, yet many people have never even heard of it. Stranger still, many people who are eventually diagnosed with this condition endure it for a long time before seeking treatment because they aren’t aware that their pain has a true cause or is a symptom of a treatable condition. Check out these all-too-common signs and symptoms, and learn more about planter fasciitis treatment options.
Causes
The cause of the noticeable pain of plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick strip of tissue that covers the bottom of the bones of your feet, connecting your heel and toes. An actual cause is not clear, though injury or repetitive motion can contribute to this condition. Risk factors include:
- Age
- Obesity
- Repetitive movement or excessive walking
- Lack of stretching before exercise
- Improper running technique
Symptoms
For most people, plantar fasciitis causes a sharp, stinging or stabbing pain that occurs upon standing after periods of rest. Usually most severe in the morning, it can also occur when you’ve been seat at a desk, dining or relaxing on a sofa and then choose to get up. The pain Generally starts in the heel and may radiate outward.
Treatment Options
Typically, doctors like to take a conservative approach for this condition, recommending techniques such as icing the area, resting and stretching for increase mobility of the area. When these are not enough, your physician may recommend physical therapy, as well as prescribe medication for management of pain and other symptoms. Talk to your doctor to find out what your individual options are, and if preventative measures may be in your best interest.
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