Most people who have plantar fasciitis recover in several months with conservative treatment, such as icing the painful area, stretching, and modifying or staying away from activities that cause pain. Plantar fasciitis complete treatment guide Plantar fasciitis is caused when you overuse or put too much stress on your feet
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The best treatment for plantar fasciitis depends on the severity of your condition
Options can include home remedies, medications, physical therapy, and, less commonly, surgery.
Plantar fasciitis is a common source of foot pain in adults Treatment usually consists of stretching, rest, proper footwear, and in some cases, surgery. Stretching is one of the best treatments for plantar fasciitis Stretching should be focused on the plantar fascia and the achilles tendon
A physical therapist can show you stretching exercises that you can repeat at home several times a day. Peden diagnoses plantar fasciitis, typically through a physical examination and a conversation about symptoms, his first line of treatment is often a night splint Massaging and stretching the foot, achilles tendon and calf muscle helps relieve the tension on the plantar fascia Physical therapy and/or orthotics and splints may also be used
In rare cases, surgery may be recommended
In addition to resting, stretching, etc., many patients also find it helpful to roll a frozen water bottle under the foot.
