Protecting Your Feet From Plantar Fasciitis Pain

Experiencing heel and foot pain is highly common, which is understandable, given our feet carry our entire body weight. If you're experiencing pain under your heel (i.e. most commonly known as plantar fasciitis) in Roseburg, OR, Dr. Jason Wilks of Wilks Advanced Foot Care, is happy to share a few ways to protect your feet from the pain.

Taking A Look Under The Heel

Plantar fasciitis gets its name from the plantar fascia—which is a strong ligament in the foot that connects your heel bone to the bones at the center of your feet. The pain of the plantar fascia develops when inflamed or injured.

Potential causes of experiencing plantar fasciitis may be a result of:

  • unexpected overuse of your feet (e.g. walking, running, or standing for extended periods of time, especially if it's outside of your usual activity)
  • wearing shoes that lack proper arch support and cushioning
  • poor gait (i.e. improper weight distribution in your feet)
  • flat feet
  • aging

Symptoms that frequently occur in people experiencing plantar fasciitis are pain at the bottom of the heel, the arch of the foot, increased discomfort after exercising or standing after prolonged periods of sitting, and a tight Achilles tendon (i.e. felt in the calf area).

Prevent The Pain

If the symptoms listed above are continual or worsening, Dr. Wilks encourages you to visit with him in Roseburg, OR, to properly examine your foot to determine if plantar fasciitis is the cause and to discuss a plan to ease your pain.

Developing a personalized treatment plan for your plantar fasciitis provides the attentive care that you deserve while alleviating your pain.

Your treatment plan may include any of the following or even a combination of:

  • specific foot and calf stretching exercises
  • resting, elevating, and icing your foot
  • wearing shoes with the proper arch support
  • taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and pain relief medications
  • cortisone shots administered in the arch of your foot to help reduce inflammation or swelling
  • wearing custom orthotics
  • and more

Don't Be Discouraged

When you visit Wilks Advanced Foot Care, you can expect to receive exceptional care and treatment from Dr. Wilks when experiencing plantar fasciitis. Relieve your heel pain and schedule a visit with our office in Roseburg, OR, by calling (541) 673-0742, today!

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