Plantar Fasciitis Pain Relief

Plantar fasciitis can be extremely debilitating, making it difficult for patients who suffer with the condition to stand or walk, especially first thing in the morning. Treating plantar fasciitis can require medication, injections, shoe inserts, and occasionally, surgery, but there are ways to get pain relief from plantar fasciitis while you are waiting for an appointment.

How Do I Know If I Have Plantar Fasciitis?

There can be many different causes of foot pain, but in plantar fasciitis, the pain is more severe after you wake up from a night’s sleep or becomes more painful when you’ve been standing for an extended period of time. The pain is also typically isolated to a small area at the base your heel just where the Achilles tendon attaches. You may also experience pain in the arch of your foot, have swelling in your heel, or be unable to put pressure on your heel or the back of your foot.

5 Steps to Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis Pain

The most important step you can take is to make an appointment with Specialty Orthopaedics, but while you are waiting for your appointment, the following measures can help alleviate the pain of plantar fasciitis:

• Ice your foot. Icing can help reduce swelling and provide relief. Try freezing a water bottle and rolling it under the arch of your foot.
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen can help reduce swelling and relieve the pain associated with plantar fasciitis. Always speak to your doctor before taking any kind of medication.
• Stretch your foot and calf. Before you get out of bed, stretch your feet by pulling your toes up.
• Massage your foot, particularly the arch and heel.

Treating Plantar Fasciitis

In most cases, orthotics and physical therapy can help you recover and regain mobility. Wearing proper footwear can prevent recurrences. In some cases, surgery is necessary to resolve the issues caused by plantar fasciitis.

If you’re experiencing plantar fasciitis symptoms, make an appointment today with Specialty Orthopaedics in Harrison, NY. We’ll provide the most effective forms of treatment to help relieve your plantar fasciitis.