Will plantar fasciitis heal on its own without surgery?

Yes: With orthotics molded 4 ur problem and watch 4 things that irritate it & avoid. Comfortable running shoes will soften impact while walking. I've had it both feet over time. Wore my running shoes ever day and it went away eventually. Nike used 2 have very comfy shoes, now try asics, new balance, brooks, etc. When u put them on& walk around the store they should feel great right away.

Most of the time: You can try icing, stretching and orthotics as a first line of treatment. If this fails, see a podiatrist as they specialize in this condition and will have more treatment options readily available to you i.E possibly ultrasound, shockwave, laser treatments, they will also be able to perform a biomechanical exam. Many have sonograms in their office to visibly examine the fascial tissue.

Very often...: I'd say 98% of my plantar fascitis patients respond to non-surgical treatments... Rest, supportive insoles, rx orthotics, otc anti-inflammatories (like aleve), prescription nsaid's, steroid injections, prp injections, physical therapy, etc...

Usually.: 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. Very few people go on to surgery, but it is a possible treatment.