What is a good treatment for plantar fasciitis?

Answer 1

NSAIDs and ice have been used for symptomatic treatment of plantar fasciitis, although no studies have been done to determine efficacy.
Corticosteroid injections have been shown to improve symptoms at 1 month but not at 6 months. These injections have been shown to be associated with plantar fascia rupture and fat pad atrophy. These injections should be used conservatively and should probably be left to podiatrists for use, as NSAIDs would be proper first-line management in the ED.
Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) has been used to treat plantar fasciitis. Although its efficacy is not definitively proven, it has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow. The therapy bombards the tissue with high-pressure sound waves with its mechanism of action being to (1) stimulate blood flow for a beneficial immune response, (2) reinjure tissue to stimulate healing, and (3) shut down the neuronal pain pathways through the pulses hitting the affected nerves.
Surgery for plantar release (open and endoscopic) has been used in extreme cases that are unresponsive to conservative treatments.
Deterrence/Prevention:


The patient should decrease weightbearing activities (especially running), if possible.
Shoes inserts (both custom-made orthotics and prefabricated insoles) have been used in conjunction with stretching. No definitive evidence exists that one type of insole is better than another.
Night splints made to hold the ankle in dorsiflexion and the toe in extension have been used. One Cochrane review found limited evidence in the use of night splints in patients with pain lasting 6 months.
Stretching is commonly used, but the exact benefits are unknown. One randomized control trial showed that there was greater improvement in pain with plantar fascia stretching as opposed to Achilles tendon stretching.
Casts or splints holding the ankle in neutral to slight dorsiflexion have been investigated, although efficacy is controversial.

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Answer 3

I am a nurse and have suffered from plantar pain for a couple of years. The docs just say take anti-inflammatories and analgesics for the pain, but I know this was just masking the symptoms.

Anyway, I got this guide and a couple of days of following it my pain is completely gone. And I know it's really gone cause I'm not on any meds so if there was any pain left I'd know it.

Get rid of your plantar fasciitis & foot pain?

Answer 4

I've had this three years ago and it got corrected after two months of following my podiatrist's advice. Take an anti-inflammatory, Motrin if you don't have a prescription, once a day with a meal. Take a plastic 20 oz drink bottle and fill with water, freeze until solid, then massage the bottom of your foot with the bottle. Stretching the foot also helps as the ligaments are strained and are in desperate need for some relaxation. You will be surprised at how quickly that sharp ache goes away, within less than a week, I could tell a difference. I know what you're going through, feel better!

Answer 5

Rest is the first treatment for plantar fasciitis (heel spur / heel pain). Try to keep weight off your foot until the inflammation goes away. You can also apply ice to the sore area for 20 minutes three or four times a day to relieve your symptoms. Often a doctor will prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen. A program of home exercises to stretch your Achilles tendon and plantar fascia are the mainstay of treating the condition and lessening the chance of recurrence.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I used Ibuprofen, ice and gently stretched my foot. Good fitting, supportive shoes are a must. It took a year or so to get rid of my pain. Also, if you run, walk. If you walk, walk more slowly. Don't give up all your activities or you will get out of shape.

Answer 8

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