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If you are waking up with unbearable heel pain or feeling unexpected discomfort in your foot when standing, you might be experiencing plantar fasciitis. It affects the tissues on the bottom of your foot that connect your heel bone to your toes. It can even cause continuous pain if it is inflamed. At Care Podiatry, we provide specialized care for plantar fasciitis at our Anaheim or Lakewood, CA, offices.
Plantar fasciitis happens from the degenerative irritation of the plantar fascia. It comprises 3 segments that originate from the calcaneus and play an important role in –
The condition can be painful, frustrating, and slow to heal, but with the right treatment options from Care Podiatry, people find relief over time.
You usually experience pain at the bottom of your foot, at the front or center of the heel bone. The pain gets worse in the morning with the first step, but it goes away within 5 to 10 min. And, it can happen again during the day, when you stand up after sitting for too long. The condition can also cause swelling, stiffness, and tightness in your Achilles tendon.
If you have plantar fasciitis, your heel or feet feel a burning, dull, or achy pain. There is a possibility that you will not always feel the same type of pain. However, you are likely to feel the intense pain in the morning. The pain goes away when you walk or exercise and start again if you stop walking. A sharp or burning feeling also comes when you put pressure on your heel.
The exact cause is linked with various factors, but the root cause is repetitive strain on the plantar fascia. Common factors are –
You can rest, use ice packs, do stretching and strengthening exercises, wear footwear with good arch support and cushioning, or use orthotic inserts and night splints.
Surgery, such as plantar fascia release, is the last option if the symptoms don’t improve after 6-12 months of conservative treatment.
0–4 Weeks
1–3 Months
3–6 Months
6–12 Months
After Surgery
Symptom management begins; pain may fluctuate
Gradual improvement with consistent stretching
Significant relief for most patients
Chronic cases continue to heal gradually
Several months for full recovery
If plantar fasciitis is left untreated, the pain can become severe and affect how you walk. It can even lead to knee, hip, or back problems. You need to connect with our experts at Care Podiatry in Anaheim or Lakewood, CA, if pain does not improve with general care after several weeks. The pain interferes with your daily activities, and the symptoms spread or get worse.
It is a common cause of heel pain caused by repetitive strain and microtears in the plantar fascia.
When you are sleeping, the plantar fascia tightens. When you take your first steps in the morning, the tissue suddenly stretches. It causes sharp heel pain.
Mild cases improve with rest and proper footwear. However, without stretching and supportive care, symptoms can become severe.
