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It is a common foot condition causing pain in the heel region. The plantar fascia is a thick tissue layer connecting the heel bone to the bones of the toes. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of this fascia. It commonly occurs in people who do not wear proper footwear or stand for prolonged time.
Common causes of plantar fasciitis are:
Overuse
Obesity
Lack of proper footwear
Increased age
FAQs
How is plantar fascia treated? -
The most common modality of treatment is with using medications, proper footwear and exercises to stretch the plantar fascia.
2. What are common symptoms of plantar fasciitis? -
Pain in the heel region, which worsens after prolonged periods of sitting or on waking up in the morning along with heel stiffness are common symptoms.
3. What are silicon heel cushions? -
These are specialised heel cushions to be worn inside your shoes on its insole which helps to off load your heel by acting as a pressure absorber.
4. Are there any other methods of treatment? -
If conservative methods fail, then your doctor might prescribe you a steroid injection at your heel. Usually, this will relieve pain in most of the patients. In case it doesn't, the injection can be repeated or a small surgery to remove the inflamed fascia and bone spur can be done.
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