Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

Hollywood Podiatry Associates, located in Hollywood, FL, and serving Pembroke Pines, FL, is here for you when you have heel pain. Dr. Barney Greenberg and Dr. Luis Perez are skilled at diagnosing and treating plantar fasciitis. Keep reading about treatment for plantar fasciitis and come see us if you are in pain!

What is plantar fasciitis?

The plantar fascia is a thick band of muscle that runs along the sole of the foot. Heel pain, or plantar fasciitis, happens when this muscle becomes inflamed and irritated. People who have problems with their arches, like having flat feet or very high arches, are more likely to develop plantar fasciitis. It is also very common in people who spend all day working on their feet. Being overweight or obese increases your chances of developing heel pain.

When you have plantar fasciitis, you may notice the pain is worse when you first wake up and start moving. It feels better once you walk a little and stretch your foot, but the pain may return after a bout of activity. Don't keep limping around, come see us and find the right treatment for your case!

How do you treat plantar fasciitis?

If you have heel pain in Hollywood, FL, or Pembroke Pines, FL, your podiatrist may have several recommendations. Treatment methods for plantar fasciitis include:

• Wearing comfortable and supportive footwear as often as possible
• Physical therapy to stretch and strengthen your foot
• Icing the foot
• Anti-inflammatory drugs to help with the pain and swelling
• Orthotics worn in the shoes
• Wearing a night splint stretches the foot as you sleep

These treatments can all help ease the symptoms of plantar fascitis and get you back on your feet. Surgery is typically only considered when a patient does not respond to other treatment methods and is still experiencing pain. Making smart footwear choices and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent future bouts of heel pain and other foot complications.

Hollywood Podiatry Associates is located in Hollywood, FL, and proudly serves Pembroke Pines, FL. Dr. Barney Greenberg and Dr. Luis Perez are here for all your foot care needs. Contact us for an appointment in Hollywood, FL, at (954) 923-1800.