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Getting Help With My Toes

Three Nonsurgical Treatment Options For Plantar Fascitis

Arianna Nguyen

Plantar fascitis is a painful condition that makes walking uncomfortable. It can affect people who spend a lot of time on their feet, people who have fallen arches, and people who regularly engage in certain types of exercise. If this condition affects you, your podiatrist may prescribe nonsurgical solutions to help relieve the condition before moving onto more invasive procedures. Here are three nonsurgical options you can choose from to help reduce the effects of plantar fascitis.

Orthotics

Orthotics are prescribed for treating plantar fascitis because they help to stretch out the plantar fascia when you walk. If your plantar fascitis is due to flat feet or foot pronation, the orthotics can help to correct your gait. This minimizes the irritation that leads to plantar fascitis and other foot pains. You can purchase over-the-counter orthotics, but you may prefer to have your podiatrist create a custom-made pair that works with the shape of your feet. If you are an athlete, consider having a separate pair of orthotics made for your everyday shoes and for your athletic footwear to provide the proper support for every occasion.

Physical Therapy

A physical therapist can help to relieve plantar fascitis by showing you different exercises you can do to stretch out the plantar fascia. Your physical therapist will help you to learn the proper way to do the exercises at home, and he or she may have special equipment to use for your visits to the office. Physical therapists can also show you how to apply athletic tape and use brace supports during physical activity, which can help you to continue participating in your favorite sports or workout routines.

Steroid Or Numbing Injections

For serious issues with plantar fascitis, your podiatrist may recommend steroid or numbing injections. This type of injection delivers medication directly into the plantar fascia to decrease the inflammation that can lead to pain and discomfort. The steroids are injected into the side of the heel where the pain is the greatest. The effects of this type of treatment can last anywhere from several weeks to several months.

If you are not comfortable with surgical options, these three types of treatment may yield results for your plantar fascitis. Consult with a podiatrist at a clinic like ETL Podiatry and make sure that you are comfortable with whatever course of treatment is recommended. Trying nonsurgical options first may provide the pain relief you need to get you back on your feet again.


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Getting Help With My Toes

I have never struggled with any serious medical problems, which is why I was a little apprehensive to head to the doctor when I noticed that my toes were itchy and inflamed. I didn't want to report a problem that would disappear on its own within a few days, so I decided to wait it out. Unfortunately, the issue continued to get worse until I could barely walk. I decided to visit a doctor, and he was a ton of help. He told me that I had developed a fungal infection, and that it could be serious if it wasn't treated. I got the help that I needed, and now my toes feel great. This blog is here to help other people to learn more about podiatry.