Suggest Treatment For Plantar Fasciitis

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2015

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Question : I think I have plantar fasciitis. Shortly after taking a long walk in new tennis shoes, my feet began to ache horribly after sitting or laying down. After a few minutes of walking, they loosen up. I have been doing foot and calf stretches as well as rolling my feet on a can. It seams to help some but if I miss it even one night, the pain is back. Is there more I can be doing to expedite the healing of that tendon?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If no relief with this line of treatment then local injection shot can give

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

For plantar fasciitis it is advisable to wear low heel shoe to maintain centre of gravity of whole body.
Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles.

Continue plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist also Physiotherapy like TENS and ultrasound will help.
Take calcium supplement with vit D.

If no relief with this line of treatment then local injection shot can give pain relief for longer duration.
Last modality is minimally invasive surgery to release inflamed tissue.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar