Signs You May Have Plantar Fasciitis

When you struggle with foot pain, it can be debilitating and can affect your ability to live your everyday life. It’s important to be able to identify the symptoms of plantar fasciitis so that your podiatrist can recommend the proper treatments for you. Your podiatrist at Regional Foot and Ankle Specialists in Pennsauken, and Turnersville, NJ, is here to help you identify if plantar fasciitis is plaguing you and how to relieve your pain.

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is commonly linked to heel and arch pain in the foot. It is usually caused by an inflammation of the plantar fascia at the bottom of the foot. Plantar fasciitis can be caused by a low arch or a very over-pronounced arch. When tension becomes too great, this puts pressure on the plantar fascia and can cause irritation and pain.

Common symptoms of plantar fasciitis are heel pain that is worst after being inactive. You may find that when you first wake up, the heel is in pain and feels tight. The same may happen after sitting in place for a long period of time. Pain may also feel worse after working out, instead of during physical activity.

Your podiatrist in Pennsauken, and Turnersville, NJ, can help you identify if your heel pain is due to plantar fasciitis or if it is another condition altogether. Your podiatrist may recommend different exercises to stretch out your foot, wearing compression socks or night splints, or custom orthotics to help relieve the pain you experience from plantar fasciitis.

Contact Your Podiatrist Today!

If you struggle with constant heel pain, you may be suffering from plantar fasciitis. Be sure to contact your podiatrist at Regional Foot and Ankle Specialists in Pennsauken, and Turnersville, NJ, today at (856) 875-8855 for the Turnersville, NJ, office and (856) 488-5290 for the Pennsauken, NJ, office.