Question 1

how do you treat planterfasitis?

Accepted Answer

Arch supports: Icing, antiinflammatories, night splints, massage. If pain persists see podiatrist who may possibly give an injection, offer prp therapy , shockwave treatments etc.

Question 2

i have plantersfacitis and i haven't seen a dr in a year or more and know the pain is so unbearable i can barely walk there so swollen!!

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: See a podiatrist who can perform a diagnostic ultrasound. This can determine how bad your condition is. After a year and still present you can consider a plantar fasciotomy or a Tenex (guanfacine) procedure if you have exhausted all conservative care.

Question 3

can plantarfacitis cause foot pain and tingling to the ball of the foot and toes? and can you get it in both feet at the same time.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Plantar fasciitis causes pain at the base of the arch where it attaches to the heel. Worse with 1st few steps in am or after sitting for a while. Tingling & pain by toes is usually due to inflammation of the ball joints (metatarsal phalangeal joints) or a nerve irritation between toes called a morton's neuroma. All these are very common foot pain conditions and can be treated. Can be on both sides.

Question 4

how is achilles paratenonitis distinguished from achilles tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Crepitus: In acute paratendonitis, there is crepitus on palpating the tendon area along with tenderness.

Question 5

can plantar fasciitis cause hip pain?

Accepted Answer

It could if change: It could if it changes your gait. The answer  is yes!

Question 6

will hallux rigidus  cause planter fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

In theory yes: Limited range of motion of the hallux can cause bio mechanical strain to other parts of the foot including the plantar fascia

Question 7

is plantar fascitis the same thing as heel spurs?

Accepted Answer

Similar : But not exactly the same. Heel spur technically refers to a protruding sharp edge of bone on the bottom or back of the heel. Plantar fasciitis is a soreness or strain in the arch( plantar fascia). However these are usually different manefestations of the same basic cause: poor biomechanical support.

Question 8

what causes plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate support: Of foot due to either inadequate shoewear or poor biomechanics is the main reason. See podiatrist for evaluation and treatment.

Question 9

how is plantar fasciitis treated?

Accepted Answer

See below: Ice, heat, taping, anti-inflammatory medication, injections, stretching and physical therapy are all considerations. Ultimately better foot support is needed in form of better footwear and perhaps orthotics. Surgery is a last resort after failed consertive treatment and is rarely necessary.

Question 10

heel pain/plantar fasciitis/collapsed arch, what to do?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: You present a difficult problem that needs an exam.
It is most likely that you will need orthotics to control the motion of your foot and support the arch but you may need more extensive treatment to get rid of the plantar fasciitis.

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Can plantarfacitis cause foot pain and tingling to the ball of the foot and toes? and can you get it in both feet at the same time.

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How is achilles paratenonitis distinguished from achilles tendonitis?

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Can plantar fasciitis cause hip pain?

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