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Treating Your Plantar Fasciitis

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When you have severe pain in your foot, it could be one of many things. One of them is plantar fasciitis, which occurs in the heel, and is the most common cause of pain. It occurs in the connecting ligament between the heel and toes that supports the arch.
Plantar fasciitis is typically caused when the heel gets
strained and is most often found in middle aged people and athletes who spend a lot of time on their feet. This can often cause the ligament to tear. This can occur if your naturally roll inward when you walk, you have higher than normal arches or flat feet, are on your feet for long periods of time each day, are overweight, you wear shoes that are worn out, or you have tight calf muscles or Achilles tendons.
If you have plantar fasciitis, you will likely be experiencing pain as soon as you get out of bed in the morning that will continue as you take a few steps and may hurt periodically throughout the day. However, if you still have pain or the pain continues after you go to bed, your problem may be the result of something else.
If you are having what you think could be symptoms of plantar fasciitis, see your physician who will observe you as you walk and stand to help determine where the actual pain is. You will also be questioned on your medical history, your symptoms, and your physical condition. He may also perform x-rays so that other things, such as arthritis or a break, can be eliminated as possibilities.
Because everyone's plantar fasciitis is different, there is no same way to treat it. Some of the easiest and less expensive ways to treat it are to put your feet up and rest them for a while, ice your heel for a while each day while taking some type of over the counter pain reliever, do foot and toe stretches a couple of times a day, and getting a new pair of shoes with good arch supports and good comfortable inserts.
If any of these home treatments do not work, pay another visit to your physician. He may get you some splints to wear at night while you sleep, some steroid shots, or another treatment to help the problem. Surgery is usually only performed in severe cases that have persisted at least six months.
Because often plantar fasciitis is caused by injuries that have occurred over time, most often the pain will eventually go away with treatment. If you stick with the treatments you should feel better over time, as long as you realize that no treatment is an immediate fix.
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