Are you suffering from irritating foot pain and don’t know its cause? This may be due to an inflammation in your foot called plantar fasciitis. Learn more about plantar fasciitis from your Columbus and Dublin, OH, podiatrists of Clintonville Foot & Ankle Group.
What is plantar fasciitis?
The plantar fascia is the band of ligaments that bonds the heel to the front of your foot. When inflammation affects the plantar fascia, it will cause a foot disorder called plantar fasciitis. The disorder will cause foot pain and stiffness.
What are the causes of plantar fasciitis?
Many life habits and health conditions can increase your risk of suffering from plantar fasciitis. The following are examples of these:
- Pregnant women at the last months of pregnancy
- Overweight and obese patients, especially those who gained the extra weight suddenly
- Athletes who run for long distances, putting high pressure on their foot and heel
- Patients with other foot disorders
What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis?
Pain is one common symptom of the disease. Pain associated with the disorder usually starts dull and then becomes sharp with time. It will also reach its peak in the morning and after doing any physical activity that requires walking or running. Another common symptom is foot stiffness. The stiffness will make it hard for the patient to perform regular daily activities like climbing the stairs.
What are the treatment options for plantar fasciitis in Columbus and Dublin, OH?
Your podiatrist will perform the needed examinations to diagnose the disorder. After you are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, the podiatrist will customize your treatment plan. Home treatments that include rest, icing, and using braces and anti-inflammatory medications are effective treatment measures in most patients.
If you have tried all these options and the pain is still present, your physician will recommend an injection of a corticosteroid directly into the damaged section of the ligament.
In some rare cases, surgical intervention is required to solve the problem.
Contact us
Learn more about plantar fasciitis treatment options from your Columbus and Dublin, OH, podiatrists of Clintonville Foot & Ankle Group. Call (614) 761-1466 for the Dublin, OH, office, (614) 267-8387 for the first Columbus, OH, office, and (614) 272-2313 for the second Columbus, OH, office.