Chronic Plantar Fasciitis -Symptoms and Causes - Footankleortho

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Chronic Plantar Fasciitis -Symptoms and Causes -
Footankleortho
Dr. Shakti Swaroop DNB (Orthopedics) MNAMS MRCS
(A) UK, FIFAS Ex Consultant AIIMS Fellowship in
Foot Ankle Surgery
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Chronic Plantar Fasciitis Problems
Plantar fasciitis is the most common condition
that causes heel pain. If youre experiencing
severe pain in the bottom of your heel, you might
need to consult with a doctor. When the tissue on
the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed, you may
feel pain, that condition is called plantar
fasciitis. Chronic plantar fasciitis tends to
develop as a result of age, obesity, and certain
types of exercise. It can affect both men and
women aged between 40 to 70. In most cases, some
nonsurgical treatment options can resolve severe
heel and ankle pain caused by chronic plantar
fasciitis. The Expert may recommend a combination
of physical therapy, medication, or night splints
to help minimize inflammation and pain.
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Symptoms

• Plantar fasciitis causes pain in your heel. Its
  usually worse when you take your first steps in
  the morning or after youve been sitting for a
  long time. It tends to feel better with activity
  but worsens again after you spend a long time on
  your feet.
• The most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis
  include
• Heel pain.
• Pain in the arch of your foot.
• Stiffness.
• Swelling around your heel.
• A tight Achilles tendon.

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Causes Of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

• Plantar fasciitis will not necessarily have one
  single cause. Anything that irritates or damages
  your plantar fascia can cause plantar fasciitis.
  These include
• An increase in activity level (like starting a
  walking or running program)
• The structure or shape of the foot.
• The surface on which you are standing, walking or
  running.
• The type of shoes you are wearing.
• The weight you carry.

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Treatments Of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

• Plantar fasciitis treatment options include
• Icing and Medication.
• Night splints. You wear these to stretch your
  calf and foot while you sleep.
• Physical therapy. Certain exercises can stretch
  your fascia and Achilles tendon and strengthen
  your leg muscles, which will make your ankle and
  heel more stable.
• Rest. Stop doing things that make the pain worse.
  This might include some types of exercise, like
  running or jumping.
• Supportive shoes or inserts. Shoes with thick
  soles and extra cushioning will make it less
  painful for you to stand or walk. Arch supports
  can distribute pressure more evenly across your
  feet.
• Steroid Injections.

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Dr. Shakti Swaroop
N2/19, IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar 977641
4444 / 6371966229 drshaktiswaroop_at_hotmail.com ww
w.footankleortho.com
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