Question 1

how do you cure plantar fasciitis (heel pain)?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: Best managed with stretching your arch and soft supportive orthotics/shoe inserts.  Night splints can sometimes be of benefit.  Cortisone injections are also popular and effective.  There has been recent interest in platelet rich plasma injections.  Avoid surgery if possible.

Question 2

is it difficult to cure plantar fasciitis ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plantar fasciitis can be difficult to get rid of. There are many different treatments and it often depends on patient compliance to treatment plan.

Question 3

i have plantar fasciitis what is the best cure?

Accepted Answer

Rest and more: Rest, ice, antiinflammatories, arch support and occasionally splinting.

Question 4

how can i tell if my plantar fasciitis is cured?

Accepted Answer

No heel pain: Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation often a chronic inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament attachment to the heel. If your heel pain is no longer present, your plantar fasciitis is cured but may return without proper stretching and foot support.

Question 5

how would you recommend i cure my plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

See podiatrist: On your own: ice heel, wear arch support, night splint, achilles' tendon stretches.

Question 6

can someone tell me how to cure my plantar fasciitis?

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See a podiatrist: Your best/quickest means of treating this is to see a podiatrist (foot and ankle specialist) who in general treats this condition frequently. Many treatment options are available and they should be tailored to you depending on your activity level, types of shoes you wear, foot structure, past treatment, etc.   Plantar fasciitis is very treatable, but be patient.

Question 7

i have had plantar fasciitis for more than a month. how do i cure this?

Accepted Answer

NEED FOR SUPPORT!: Most shoes aren't always what is bad, usually it's the crummy insoles they come with! there are many possibe reasons (plantar fascitis leaps to mind) that you may have pain in the heels, but try arch supports like spenco polysorb (http://www.Spenco.Com/products/footcare/poly-sorb) and otc anti-inflammatories (like aleve).  If these don't help, see a podiatrist.

Question 8

will extracorporeal shock wave therapy cure my plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

It may help: It is worth trying along with stretching exercises.

Question 9

which type of shoes are best to wear to cure/prevent plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Replacement insoles: Shoes with removable insoles. Take the insoles out of your shoes and replace them with ones that have more cushioning and support.  I like spenco products.  The one i recommend most is the spenco polysorb cross-trainer insole.  This will give you cushioning at heel strike and help decrease the impact on your knee. It may not have an "immediate" effect though. See an podiatrist if symptons persist.

Question 10

i've had plantar fasciitis for 3 yrs in both feet and have tried everything, is there a cure?

Accepted Answer

No: While there is no reliable cure for recalcitrant plantar fasciitis there are surgical procedures including gastronemius recession (strayer type procedure) which offer the hope of curing this aggravating condition.

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