Plantar fasciitis refers to pain on the sole of your foot that typically can be felt around the heel. The plantar fascia band runs from your heel to the toes. This tight pain in the heel can be caused by the wounding of the tough plantar fascia band on the sole of one’s foot. At Flowers Physical Therapy in Rosedale, we can treat your plantar fasciitis by uncovering its root causes and designing a personalized action plan.
The Causes Of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis can affect people of all ages. The plantar fascia is elastic in nature; it stretches and contracts with movement. Also, a significant amount of shock and pressure from physical activities such as walking, running, jumping, or long hours of standing are all routinely absorbed by the plantar fascia. The overload of such activities leads to the development of tears in the fascia, causing pain and inflammation. We treat plantar fasciitis for people of all ages.
There are many causes of plantar fasciitis. The structure of the feet, as well as the irregularities in the biomechanics of the feet, may lead to plantar fasciitis. Having flat feet or a high arch, or walking in a way that does not allow the weight to ideally shift between the feet puts a lot of pressure on the plantar fascia, forcing it to stretch considerably and develop a tear in the process. Obesity and age also play a large role.
Another leading reason for the existence of plantar fasciitis is the use of shoes that fit poorly or provide improper support at the heel, arch, or the ball of the foot. Improper shoes lead to uneven distribution of body weight on the feet while walking or exercising. As a result, undue pressure is exerted on the plantar fascia, possibly leading to plantar fasciitis. We can help determine the precise cause of your plantar fasciitis in order to designate a detailed action plan.
Symptoms Of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis has a few distinct symptoms. The symptoms can occur either instantly or over long periods of time. Not all of the symptoms have to be existing at the same time. Physical therapy may diagnose your pain as plantar fasciitis if you have:
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- Heel pain within the first few steps in the morning or after sitting for a long time.
- Pain under the heel bone. As the condition becomes severe the pain will get worse throughout the day if activity continues.
- Pain when pressing on the inner part of the heel or on the arch.
- Pain that worsens once you climb stairs or stand on your toes.
Treatment
At Flicker Physical Therapy, we can present you with a personalized treatment plan to help decrease your pain and discomfort. At your first appointment, we will perform an evaluation in order to understand:
- Your past health, as well as what diseases or injuries you’ve had.
- Your symptoms, such as where the pain exists and what time of day your foot hurts the worst.
- How active you are and what types of physical activity you do.
- Your overall health and lifestyle.
Once your evaluation is finished, our team will devise an individualized course of treatment involving a wide variety of modalities and exercises. These are intended to reduce your discomfort as well as prevent future pain as much as possible. Many lifestyle adjustments may need to be made to optimize your treatment.