How does plantar fasciitis cause heel pain?

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that affects the band of tissue that runs below the foot from the ankle to the toes. This band, called the plantar fascia, over time can suffer from multiple small tears and injuries. These micro tears cause inflammation at the point where the ligaments connect to the heel.

This inflammation causes pain in the heel. Sometimes, heel spurs or bone spurs form, due to the constant inflammation of the plantar fascia. As experienced podiatrists in Wayne, NJ, we are very familiar with the pain associated with plantar fasciitis. Our goal is to find the source of your pain and end it as quickly as possible.

Treating Your Heel Pain

One of the most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis is pain in the heels when taking the first steps of the day. Other patients, however, may experience the pain after standing on their feet for long periods of time or after exercising.

Some of the more common and effective foot treatments include:

Night splints
Walking cast
Stretching exercises
Icing the painful area
Physical therapy
Injection therapy
Custom insoles or orthotics
Limiting physical activities and time on the feet
Medications to reduce pain and inflammation

The heel pain experts at Wayne Foot & Ankle want to you to be educated about plantar fasciitis and other causes of heel pain. We believe that knowledge is power. In this way we can act as a team, working together to find the best therapies and treatments for you.

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