A few things: Make sure your shoes have good cushion and support and are not excessively worn. If so, replace them. You might want to try over-the-counter arch supports. Doing runners stretches consistently can be a big help. You can also try over-the-counter antiinflammatories. If not improved, see a podiatrist who can offer prescribed medicine, physical therapy, injections, foot orthoses. Surgery is rare.
Answered 12/9/2013
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My Therapy: Once you have chronic pain, ice and braces and drugs are counterproductive, and stretching may only help the Achilles tendon. Deep massage by a professional is helpful. At home, increase healing by increasing circulation (nightly hot soaks of feet), keeping feet warm at night with heavy socks, and increasing blood flow with pain control using the built in skin reflexes daily until resolved.
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