What is That Pain in My Heel?
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Do you have stabbing, burning heel pain? When you get out of bed or out of your car is your foot achy and painful to walk on? If yes, you may be suffering from Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis is caused by inflammation of your plantar fascia, a band of tissue that supports your arch. It can arise for various reasons including improper shoe gear, overuse, or even your foot type. Anything that causes increased stress on the arch supporting ligament will cause this debilitating pain. How is it treated? For immediate pain relief, your podiatric physician can give you a cortisone injection. There are many conservative treatments for plantar fasciitis that when used accordingly are very successful. You should be icing and stretching the bottom of your foot daily. Your podiatric physician may refer you to a physical therapist to aid in your treatment and to teach you the most effective stretching techniques for your foot type and condition. You may also be advis
