How your podiatrist in Williamsburg, and Hampton, VA, can help with plantar fasciitis
Do you suffer from heel pain that doesn’t go away? If so, you could be suffering from a common foot condition known as plantar fasciitis. Fortunately, your podiatrist can help you get relief.
The podiatrists at Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowski, and Dr. Shruti Vyas provide a wide range of podiatry services, including treatment of plantar fasciitis. They have two convenient office locations in Williamsburg, and Hampton, VA, to help you.
So, what is plantar fasciitis? It’s a condition in which the thick band of tissue across your heel, known as the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed. There are a few factors which can cause plantar fasciitis, including:
- Being flat-footed
- Being older or overweight
- Overpronating, or rolling your feet when you walk
- Doing high-impact activities like jogging or running
- Standing or walking on hard surfaces for long periods of time
Plantar fasciitis symptoms include experiencing:
- Stabbing pain in your arch or the heel of your foot
- Foot pain that increases after you wake up
- Foot pain that becomes worse after exercising
- Foot pain that increases when you rise from a standing position
For mild plantar fasciitis pain, you can try a few home remedies like these:
- Doing arch stretches daily
- Wearing arch or heel inserts in your shoes
- Placing ice on your heel several times daily
- Taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory or pain medication
Remember to always wear appropriate, supportive shoes for the activity you are doing, and avoid walking barefoot.
For moderate to severe plantar fasciitis symptoms, it’s best to visit your podiatrist. Professional treatments for plantar fasciitis include:
- Physical therapy to help maintain mobility and flexibility
- Custom-fit orthotics to help support your heel
- Prescription-strength anti-inflammatory medication
- Cortisone injections around your heel
To find out more about the causes and treatment of plantar fasciitis, talk with the experts. Call the podiatrists Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowski, and Dr. Shruti Vyas at Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists in Williamsburg, VA, at (757) 220-3311, or in Hampton, VA, at (757) 224-7605. Call today.