Plantar Fasciitis Treatments

Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

If you feel pain in your heels when you walk or run, you may be experiencing plantar fasciitis, which occurs when a band of tissue in your foot tears or becomes inflamed.

Come to Bowden Family Spine and Sport for a knowledgeable diagnosis and effective treatments. Call today to request a free consultation or fill out our handy online form.

Watch Out for the Signs of Plantar Fasciitis

The majority of our patients experience plantar fasciitis as a stabbing pain in one or both of their heels. Frequently, it's felt at the start of the day and then fades after a few steps. But other symptoms may also be experienced.

• Pain across the bottom of the foot
• Pain in the arch
• Pain that worsens with standing or walking
• Chronic pain that increases over time
• Pain that follows being off of your feet, such as when you get out of bed, when you rise after a long sit, or try to stand and walk after a long car ride
• Pain during or after jogging or running
• Pain that comes and goes after a long period of standing or walking

Treating the Factors That Lead to Your Foot Pain

Plantar fasciitis is often linked to specific conditions.

• Being overweight
• Pregnancy
• Jogging or running
• Shoes that fit poorly
• Shoes with poor support
• Weak muscles
• Prolonged standing
• Tight calf muscles
• Tight Achilles tendon
• Abnormal foot structures

Once we determine that plantar fasciitis is a problem, we'll look at the causes and come up with the best treatment plan for your situation.