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Should i stretch my plantar fasciitis even though it hurts to do so? i've also read to roll over a frozen waterbottle.should i do this if it hurts?

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Dr. Abdul Ahmed answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Plantar Fasciitis : The stretching exercises for plantar fasciitis are recommended. Although it may cause you some pain initially but in the long run it will give you pain relief. Alternative ice and heat application are helpful cortisone injections along with nsaid's are helpful. Surgical treatment is offered if conservative treatment fails.

Answered 2/5/2014

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Combo treatment. : If you have plantar fasciitis, and hurt most with the first few steps in the morning, 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, or eswt if available in your area.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Those are helpful: But you need antiinflamatory meds possible injection, night splint, orthotics, shock wave, prp injections. Talk with your dr. To see what is best for you.

Answered 6/23/2013

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