Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis

Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

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Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Villa Park and Des Plaines

If you suffer from chronic heel pain, you could have a condition known as plantar fasciitis, which is treatable by our podiatrist Dr. Darshna Patel DPM at Des Plaines Medical Associates in Villa Park and Des Plaines.

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What Is Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the thick band of tissue running across your heel, known as the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed.

Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis can be caused by:

  • Overpronation, or rolling your feet when you walk
  • Carrying excess weight or having fallen arches
  • Walking or standing on hard surfaces for long periods
  • Running, jogging, or doing other activities which cause foot stress

Signs and Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis can cause these common signs and symptoms:

  • Sharp, stabbing pain on your heel or the side of your foot
  • Foot, heel, or arch pain that increases after you wake up
  • Foot, heel, or arch pain that increases after exercising
  • Foot, heel, or arch pain that increases when you stand up

Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis Pain

For mild plantar fasciitis pain, you can try:

  • Stretching your arches daily
  • Placing an ice pack on your heel daily
  • Taking over-the-counter pain or anti-inflammatory medication
  • Switching to more comfortable, supportive shoes and not going barefoot

To find out more about the causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment of plantar fasciitis, contact Des Plaines Medical Associates today at (630) 990-9500 for our Villa Park Office or at(847) 294-9600 for our Des Plaines location.

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