Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain among adults. At Bay Area Foot Care, you can find relief from plantar fasciitis pain. The expert podiatrists understand how plantar fasciitis can wreck your quality of life and has solutions to help you. Bay Area Foot Care has locations throughout the Bay Area, California. Call your nearest office today or use the online booking tool to schedule your visit.
Plantar fasciitis is the medical term for inflammation of the plantar fascia located on the soles of your feet. The plantar fascia is made of tight, dense connective tissue and provides support to the arch of your foot.
In many cases, plantar fasciitis only affects one foot though it’s possible to have symptoms on both feet. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
If left untreated, plantar fasciitis can become a chronic issue, and the longer you have it, the longer it can take to heal.
Plantar fasciitis develops when the soles of your feet stretch to the point that small tears develop in your plantar fascia. These small tears cause inflammation and pain. Different things can lead to overstretching of the plantar fascia, like:
Plantar fasciitis develops most often in adults from ages 40-60, though it can occur sooner or later.
Bay Area Foot Care provides specific instructions for you to prevent plantar fasciitis or recover from it once you receive a diagnosis. In most cases, wearing supportive, comfortable footwear and stretching can help prevent plantar fasciitis from developing.
Stretches that focus on your feet and calves are the most important to reduce stress on your plantar fascia. Maintaining a healthy weight and sticking to a regular exercise routine can also help keep your muscles and joints healthy without putting excess pressure on your feet.
Treatment for plantar fasciitis focuses on reducing inflammation and allowing the small tears in your plantar fascia to heal. Your provider can recommend:
For severe cases, your podiatrist offers injections, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, the Tenex procedure, and surgery to relieve your pain.
Begin healing your plantar fasciitis now by calling Bay Area Foot Care or scheduling a visit online.