The Pain of Plantar Fasciitis
Even if the name is unfamiliar to you, the pain that goes along with it may not be. “Plantar Fasciitis” is one of the most common, and potentially most disabling, of heel problems. It involves the fibrous tissue (“fascia”) that runs under the bottom of the foot (“plantar”), connecting the heel to the toes. IN a case of plantar fasciitis, the tissue begins to pull away from the heel. The circumstances that can cause this type of tearing include a foot that has flattened or become otherwise unstable over time, shoes that cause the ligament to stretch severely, and sports or exercise related injury. The swelling and pain that result must be treated to prevent further damage.
Bearing all of the body’s weight with every step, the heel is subject to considerable stress. When heel pain is the body’s answer to this there are both temporary and permanent treatments to eliminate the problem. Untreated plantar fasciitis can actually lead to damage to the other healthy foot, as it compensates for the disability of the uninjured foot. Visit Dr. Hosey at one of our Foot & Ankle Centers of Excellence to learn more about plantar fasciitis.
