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By Clark Podiatry Center
April 04, 2018
Category: Plantar fasciitis

One of the most common causes of pain along the bottom of the feet is plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue (ligament) that connects the toes to the heel bone. When it is strained or injured, the body responds with inflammation, sending us signals that something is wrong. Painful and/or tingly sensations can be felt after a long period of rest (i.e. sleeping), as well as after intense exercise.

Arch Pain

Those who have high arches, overpronate (walk with arches flat on the ground and ankles rolling inward), wear high heels, or play sports with repetitive impact motions are more likely to experience arch pain with plantar fasciitis. These risk factors cause more strain on the plantar fascia.

Heel Pain

Over time, the ligament can pull on the bone enough to cause a bone spur to develop on the bottom/front of the heel bone. This can cause pain with each step since a bony growth begins to protrude. Like with arch pain due to plantar fasciitis, those who play sports including running, jumping or sudden twisting movements (i.e. golf) can feel heel pain.

If you suspect that you have symptoms of plantar fasciitis, you will want to take measures to prevent it from getting worse. You can try stretching the feet and calves when you wake up in the morning, massaging the plantar fascia ligament with a small ball, enjoying a warm foot soak, as well as using additional orthotic inserts or padding. For those with high arches or fallen arches, orthotics can help support the irregular shape of the foot so that the ligament does not have to strain so much to stabilize.

Have you tried some of these techniques and still found that your plantar fasciitis is getting worse? Come see us for podiatrist-prescribed treatment, such as physical therapy or laser therapy at our office. Make an appointment to see our board-certified podiatrist, Brandon Macy, DPM at Clark Podiatry Center. He can assess your feet and the best treatment options to get you back on track.  Come see him at our Clark, NJ office, which serves the surrounding Union County areas.

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