What symptoms are associated with heel spurs and plantar fasciitis?
Heel pain is usually worse in the morning, especially with the first few steps, or after periods of rest. Some relief can be found following activity, but pain returns after extended amounts of time standing or walking. As the condition intensifies, there can be pain felt even while resting. The pain occurs because you are stretching the adhered plantar fascia. Heel and sole pain are the classic symptoms but ankle pain may also be present. The pain is usually sharp and is located primarily where your heel and arch meet, but can be located anywhere on the arch. There is a possibility in some cases that the pain will go away on its own. However, in most cases, the longer you wait to seek treatment, the more chronic the condition becomes, making it more difficult to achieve your desired results. Treatment Options for plantar fasciitis and arch pain There are many conservative treatment options available. To begin with, simple shoe modifications such as well designed foot insole, padding,
