What do i do if i have plantar fasciitis in my left foot and orthotics aren't working?

Be patient: Orthotics treat the actual cause of the condition, which is a small correction in the alignment of the foot bones. This can take several weeks to months to work, assuming they were made correctly. Have you rested? Stretched? Physical therapy is excellent. If worst pain is in morning, a night splint should be used. If you have had treatment for 5-6 months, consider shock wave or topaz.

Plantar fasciitis: There are a range of treatment options and all should incorporate a good stretching regimen; orthotics alone are not always the answer. Treatment recommended may also include physical therapy, injections and rarely surgery. For more information, visit: http://www.Foothealthfacts.Org/footankleinfo/heel-pain.Htm.

Combo treatment. : The more you can do together, the better: #1: supportive shoes. #2: firm inserts or orthotics. #3: oral antiinflammatories (check with your doctor for dosing). #4: stretching your foot and calf. #5: icing (10 min at a time). You may also need physical therapy or cortisone injections, or eswt if available in your area.

Orthotics: It may take several weeks to a couple months or more to see relief. But - you may also need injection therapy, physical therapy , night splint , stretching , adjustments to the devicesetc , all of which are adjunctive and do help . Surgery is a last resort . See your podiatrist for help. Good luck.