How your podiatrists in Springfield, and Decatur, IL, can help you find relief from plantar fasciitis symptoms
If you are experiencing heel pain that doesn’t go away, you could have plantar fasciitis. It’s a foot condition commonly affecting runners, but non-athletes can experience it too. Your podiatrist can help you get relief from plantar fasciitis pain.
The podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Center of Illinois provide comprehensive foot care, including treatment of plantar fasciitis. They have several convenient office locations, including Springfield, and Decatur, IL, to help your feet feel better.
When you have plantar fasciitis, it means that the thick layer of tissue running across your heel has become inflamed. This layer, known as the plantar fascia, can become inflamed from excessive foot stress. Plantar fasciitis can also be caused by:
- Rolling your feet when you walk, known as overpronating
- Standing or walking on hard surfaces for long periods
- Foot stress caused by carrying extra weight
- Having flat feet
You may have plantar fasciitis if you experience:
- Sharp, stabbing pain around your heel
- Heel pain that increases when you wake up
- Heel pain that increases when you exercise
- Heel pain that increases when you stand and put weight on your feet
If you experience mild symptoms of plantar fasciitis, there are some simple tips you can try to get relief, including:
- Icing your heel for 15 minutes several times each day
- Stretching your arches several times each day
- Taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and pain medication
- Wearing supportive shoes and not going barefoot
- Elevating your feet to take the stress off your feet
You should visit your podiatrist for moderate to severe plantar fasciitis pain that doesn’t resolve. There are several effective professional treatments to help relieve plantar fasciitis pain, including:
- Prescription-strength anti-inflammatory medication to decrease swelling
- Supportive devices like orthotics and night splints to relieve foot stress
- Stretching exercises and physical therapy to increase mobility
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) to decrease pain
Don’t let plantar fasciitis pain keep you on the couch! To learn more about the causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment of plantar fasciitis and other foot and ankle conditions, call the podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Center of Illinois. You can reach them in their offices in Springfield, and Decatur, IL, by calling (217) 787-2700, so call now!