Your plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue (like a ligament) that stretches from your heel to your middle foot bones. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of this band of tissue. In this condition, the fascia first becomes irritated and then inflamed, resulting in heel pain. To arrive at a diagnosis, Dr. Mark Forman will obtain your medical history, examine your foot and discuss treatment options from there.
The most common cause of plantar fasciitis relates to faulty structure of the foot. For example, people who have problems with their arches, either overly flat feet or high-arched feet are more prone to developing plantar fasciitis. Wearing non-supportive footwear on hard, flat surfaces puts abnormal strain on the plantar fascia and can also lead to plantar fasciitis. This is particularly evident when one’s job requires long hours on the feet.
The classic symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain when you take your first steps after getting out of bed or after sitting for a long period of time. You may also experience pain that gets worse when you climb stairs or stand on your toes, pain after you stand for long periods of time. Resting your foot usually eases the pain.
If you have questions about plantar fasciitis treatment options, give us a call, or visit www.azfootpain.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Forman in Scottsdale, AZ, call 480-423-8400.
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