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Understanding Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition impacting the foot that a stunning one in 10 people will experience in their lifetime.1 This common condition can have serious impacts on daily life because of the debilitating pain it can cause while walking and standing.
From impeding an active career to making daily activities and favorite recreation options painful, plantar fasciitis can quickly harm a person’s quality of life. Learn more about the symptoms and causes of this painful condition and how to find the best plantar fasciitis treatment in Richmond.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Walking and moving the feet involves the use of tissue in the foot called the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a tough, thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot and connects the heel to the toes. Normal standing, walking, and running rely on the plantar fascia. When this tissue is inflamed, the condition is called plantar fasciitis.
Causes and Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
While some common causes of plantar fasciitis are related to lifestyle choices, others are entirely out of our control.
Causes and risk factors of plantar fasciitis include:
- Walking or running on hard surfaces
- Wearing unsupportive shoes
- The shape and structure of the foot itself
- An increase in activity level
- Jobs that require long hours of standing or walking
- Obesity
- Overuse
- Age over 40
The symptoms of plantar fasciitis can vary from person to person, but most people with plantar fasciitis report feeling a stabbing pain in the heel, especially first thing in the morning or after long periods of rest.
Other symptoms of plantar fasciitis can include:
- Pain in the arch of the foot, possibly extending toward the toes
- Stiffness or inability to bend the toes
- Tenderness in the heel and arch of the foot
It’s common to feel frustrated by the competing risk factors of plantar fasciitis. On one hand, losing weight may alleviate some symptoms of the condition. At the same time, increased activity can make the symptoms even worse. Seeking out comprehensive treatment can help improve everyday life.
1https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/0615/p744.html#:~:text=Plantar%20fasciitis%20is%20a%20common,the%20condition%20is%20not%20inflammatory.
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Common Plantar Fasciitis Treatments in Richmond
There is no single prominent treatment for plantar fasciitis. Instead, healthcare professionals often recommend pain relievers or physical therapy to treat the condition. Common recommendations include:
- Over-the-counter medications like Advil and Aleve
- Physical therapy
- Walking boot
- Steroid injections
- Night splints
- Icing
- Decreasing activity
In rare cases, a healthcare team may recommend surgery to treat plantar fasciitis, but this is an uncommon treatment plan.
Treatment with Chronic Care of Richmond
Treatment with Chronic Care of Richmond involves a holistic approach that addresses chronic pain's source instead of simply masking the symptoms or offering temporary relief. Through natural medicine and highly researched therapies, Chronic Care of Richmond helps alleviate pain without surgery or drugs.
Understandably, many individuals feel frustrated about the suggested plantar fasciitis treatments. Adopting a daily habit of taking painkillers to tolerate regular tasks is unattractive for many reasons, from diminishing effectiveness to dangerous side effects. At the same time, many people try physical therapies, splints, and icing without noticing the desired results. Living with the pain of plantar fasciitis can be exhausting and discouraging, and for many, the common treatments fail to make a real impact.
Chronic Care of Richmond provides safe, non-invasive pain treatment for those living with plantar fasciitis.
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