Is it difficult to cure plantar fasciitis ?

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.

Sometimes: Plantar fasciitis is usually due to a combination of mechanical stress on the plantar fascia and inflammation. Addressing both of these usually take care of the problem 90-95% of the time. You need to try an anti inflammatory along with a good arch support and stretching if this does not help follow up with your podiatrist.

It can be.: The good news is approx 90% of patients get better without surgery or other invasive treatment. On the conservative side, the more you can do together, the better: #1: supportive shoes. #2: firm inserts or orthotics. #3: oral antiinflammatories (check with your doctor). #4: stretching your foot and calf. #5: icing (10 min at a time). You may also need physical therapy or cortisone injections.

Yes: Plantar fasciitis is a difficult condition to cure. This relates to the poor blood supply received by this soft tissue band which supports the arch. Poor blood flow means less healing cells are delivered to the area. Also, it can be a difficult area to rest given the normal weight bearing on the foot with every day activities. It is not uncommon to have symptoms for over 1 year.