Plantar Fasciitis

Many people deal with plantar fasciitis, but may not know that is what they are harboring in their feet. The plantar fascia is connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that assists in supporting your arch. It runs from the heel all the way to the base of the toes. This connective tissue becomes painful when it becomes torn or overused. Ultimately, experiencing tenderness or soreness under your heel or in your arch could be a telltale sign of plantar fasciitis. Seeing a podiatrist to properly diagnose and treat your symptoms is key to alleviating the pain.

Common Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

For the most part, plantar fasciitis will be caused by an extensive strain injury or repetitive strain to the plantar fascia. The reality is, this strain will likely cause a lot of pain. Some causes of plantar fasciitis include a number of different things like running, walking or other active sports strain or injuries. Inadequate foot gear, along with landing improperly on your feet after jumping, are also common causes of plantar fasciitis. Regardless of the cause, there are a number of different treatment options available to you to treat the pain.

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Baltimore, MD

There are different treatment options for plantar fasciitis aimed at decreasing the inflammation. Although applying ice can lessen the inflammation, other treatments such as stretching, anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, switching your shoes and custom orthotics also help. Depending on the severity of your plantar fasciitis, there may be more extensive treatment options available as well, so contacting a professional is your best course of action.

Contact Us Today with All Your Podiatry Needs

No matter your situation, Greenspring Podiatry is here to help solve your and your family’s foot and ankle issues in a comfortable and welcoming setting. The doctors possess decades of experience diagnosing and treating a variety of foot and ankle-related conditions, from bunions and heel pain to sprained ankles and hammertoes. Foot and ankle pain, injuries and other problems are inconvenient and irritating, often causing patients to have difficulty walking. Here at Greenspring Podiatry, we understand how critical the feet and ankles are to the body, movement, and participation in daily life.