Plantar Fasciitis And Its Treatment
The first treatment for Plantar Fasciitis is rest. At the same time, you need to try to eliminate the weight on your feet until the inflammation subsides. To alleviate the symptoms experienced in heel spur pain, you should apply ice to the painful areas for approximately twenty minutes, two or three times a day. In these stages, doctors will often recommend that you use a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug like ibuprofen. A home exercise program that stretches your Achilles tendon and Plantar fascia is the greatest support for treating these conditions and reducing the chance of recurrence.
Exercise Techniques
In these exercises, keep one knee straight against a wall with your heel on the ground, and bend the other knee, leaning against the wall. Then, your heel band, i.e., your Achilles tendon, and your foot arch will stretch. Stay in these positions for about ten seconds, then relax and stand up straight. You need to repeat this twenty times for each painful heel. In the second exercise, spread your feet, place one foot in front of the other, and lean forward over the other leg. Bend your knees and squat down, keeping your heels on the ground as much as possible. Your heel band and foot arch will start to stretch with these tensions, as if your heels are lifting up. Stay in this position for about ten minutes, then relax and slowly straighten up. You can perform these movements ten times a day.
After the initial treatments, a significant improvement is observed in approximately 90% of people with Plantar Fasciitis. At the same time, it may be recommended to use standard orthopedic devices such as shoes with shock-absorbing soles or the most suitable rubber heel pad, and your feet may be taped in a specific position. If your Plantar Fasciitis persists for several months despite conservative treatments, your doctor may inject an anti-inflammatory drug containing steroids into your heel. If symptoms still persist in affected individuals at these stages, you may need a cast that allows you to walk on it for approximately 2 or 3 weeks, or a positional device while sleeping. At the same time, these exercises, which can be done in a few minutes, are very beneficial for your pain.
