If you have ongoing or severe heel pain, you may have plantar fasciitis. At Precision Foot & Ankle Center in West Bloomfield, Michigan, board-certified podiatrist Dr. Angela Jacob, DPM, D.ABFAS, FACFAS, offers an array of effective plantar fasciitis treatments to reduce your discomfort and the risk of complications. Call the office to schedule an appointment or use the online booking tool today.
Plantar fasciitis is a very common condition that causes heel pain, especially when you first get up from rest. It results when a thick tissue band, which runs across the bottom of your foot, becomes inflamed, causing pain. It commonly occurs in runners, factory workers, teachers, and nurses or results because of carrying excess body weight. Treatment at Precision Foot & Ankle Center offers you healing and the relief you need.
Common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
Plantar fasciitis discomfort might decrease after you get up and move around. When left untreated, heel pain can diminish your ability to stay active. It may even cause you to change your walking pattern in an attempt to reduce the pain, which might lead to back, hip, foot, or knee issues.
Plantar fasciitis can affect anyone, but the common risk factors include:
If you spend most of the day on your feet because of an active job, you have a higher risk of developing plantar fasciitis pain. Avoid repeated stress and wear comfortable shoes to reduce your chance of developing plantar fasciitis.
Dr. Jacob diagnoses plantar fasciitis after discussing your medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms. She checks your vital signs and completes a physical exam to evaluate your feet and ankles. She may also suggest X-rays or an ultrasound to detect or rule out additional foot or ankle issues, such as stress fractures and bone spurs.
Treatments Dr. Jacob may recommend to reduce plantar fasciitis pain include:
Dr. Jacob tailors each plantar fasciitis treatment to your personalized needs. She suggests conservative treatments whenever possible but offers minor surgery when plantar fasciitis pain is severe and other treatments haven’t alleviated the discomfort.
To get relief from plantar fasciitis pain, call the Precision Foot & Ankle Center office or schedule an appointment online today.