Question 1

how do i know if  heel pain is plantar fasciitis or stress fracture?

Accepted Answer

Get an X-Ray...: That's the real way to tell for sure.

Question 2

17 yrs old; pain after running in toes and top of feet. woke up and both heels hurt too. i come back from a run-my feet ache. i am an elite distance runner. dont think its stress fracture since its both feet. not plantar fasciitis? not just heels

Accepted Answer

Heal pain: Calcaneal apophysitis would be likely candidate causing your symptoms.

Question 3

i had an old calcanea stress fracture with swelling.  can long-term foot instability, plantar fasciitis, sural neuropathy cause back problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your foot issues affect how you walk and may well result in foot contact with the floor at an abnormal angle.  Stress can be transmitted to knees, hips, or lower back resulting in strain patterns.  See your podiatrist and see if orthotics or braces may help.

Question 4

i have a fracture at c2, i now feel nerve pain, pins & needles. could it be plantar fasciitis? is fracture cause of plantar fasciitis or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

See md immediately: Nerve symptoms with a known spine fracture are concerning. See a doctor immediately preferably one with experience in spine.

Question 5

pain at outside of foot near arch when i take a step. is this plantar fasciitis? have previous diagnosis - never understood. feels like broken bone.

Accepted Answer

Tendinitis : Or possibly muscle strain. Either way should heal with rest supportive shoes and anti inflammatory. Best to have it checked out to confirm.

Question 6

i have calcaneal stress fracture right where my plantar fascia muscle connects to heel. been on crutches 4 months. could it be something else?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Stress fracture should be healed by know?
How the diagnosis did was done? Mri or bone scans?
Mri is the best available.
If those think were done seek second opinion.

Question 7

can plantar fasciitis ever go away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Often treatment and physical therapy will help to eradicate the problem.  In a small percentage of people surgery may be required.

Question 8

do a lot of people get plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is very common, could effect both male and female during middle age.

Question 9

what can i do at home to treat plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Stretching exercise: Use plantar arch stretching exercises with golf ball in mid arch 15 minutes daily.  Get otc inserts, take otc Motrin if no history of heart or GI problems and no allergy.  If still symptomatic see podiatrist.

Question 10

when can i start exercising if i have plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: Talk to your doctor for specific treatment guidelines. Usually mild-moderate exercise can be doe to tolerance. Make sure you are doing your stretching on a consistent basis, your shoes are in good repair and have adequate arch support.  In more severe cases, a period of rest might be beneficial until progress is made.

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How do i know if heel pain is plantar fasciitis or stress fracture?

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17 yrs old; pain after running in toes and top of feet. woke up and both heels hurt too. i come back from a run-my feet ache. i am an elite distance runner. dont think its stress fracture since its both feet. not plantar fasciitis? not just heels

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I had an old calcanea stress fracture with swelling. can long-term foot instability, plantar fasciitis, sural neuropathy cause back problems?

A member asked:

I have a fracture at c2, i now feel nerve pain, pins & needles. could it be plantar fasciitis? is fracture cause of plantar fasciitis or vice versa?

A member asked:

Pain at outside of foot near arch when i take a step. is this plantar fasciitis? have previous diagnosis - never understood. feels like broken bone.

A member asked:

I have calcaneal stress fracture right where my plantar fascia muscle connects to heel. been on crutches 4 months. could it be something else?

A member asked:

Can plantar fasciitis ever go away?

A member asked:

Do a lot of people get plantar fasciitis?

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What can i do at home to treat plantar fasciitis?

A member asked:

When can i start exercising if i have plantar fasciitis?

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