Plantar Fasciitis is a nagging injury, learn how to deal with it!
Are you experiencing heel pain or arch pain, especially in your first few steps out of bed in the morning or later as the day goes along? If so, you may be dealing with Plantar Fasciitis. It is a chronic and annoying symptom and it is likely the most common symptom we see at Vancouver Orthotic Clinics.
What is the main cause of Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain?
Plantar fasciitis is most commonly caused by repetitive strain injury to the fascial attachment on the bottom of the foot at the heel. In these questions you’ll see why it is one of the most common complaints of patients at Vancouver Orthotic Clinics is Plantar Fasciitis.
- Do you wake up with tightness and pain in either your heel or your foot arch?
- Do these symptoms affect you as the day passes or moving from a seated position to standing?
- Do you feel a sharp or shearing pain on the bottom on your foot, arch or heel?
Getting a proper professional diagnosis can help pinpoint the cause of your pain and plan for treatment and recovery. (I ADDED this to connect the 2 parts of the article.
If you are also experiencing this most common set of symptoms that bring patients into our Vancouver offices with plantar fasciitis pain, We can help.
Some ‘dos and don’ts’ to relieve your pain when you have Plantar Fasciitis
These tips may help you manage your pain day to day.
Do
1. Allow your body time to rest
2. Apply the RICE method. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
3. Invest in comfortable shoes and/or orthotics
4. Stretch
Don’t
1. Do not engage in a physical activity that can impact your feet.
2. Do not walk barefoot or wear flat shoes
3. Do not push through the pain
4. Do not stand for long periods of time
Heel Pain & Heel Spurs are no laughing matter. It can be debilitating, affect how you move, dampen your mood and your joy in life. Sometimes this painful condition goes away on its own but often it needs support, beyond rest, ice and massage.
Dr. Michael Horowitz & Associates offers a 5-Step process to treat your Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis. They can Diagnose & Treat your condition and recommend the best course of action for you. Call Vancouver Orthotic Clinics at 604-737-3668 for more information.
