How can i help treat plantar fasciitis without using steroids. also i have a high arch and i am underweight.

Stretching exercises: Exercises that stretch the calf muscles can be very helpful. Medium firm heel cups for your shoes may also help. A walking program may also help. Arch taping may help. A podiatrist or physical therapist should be able to help without using corticosteroid injections.

It depends: I find that a combination of therapies are most helpful. This usually involves stretches, modalities, appropriate shoe wear, braces in some cases, and anti inflammatory medications. A podiatrist consult may be helpful as well. Sometimes, a podiatrist may inject the area with a steroid.

Plantar fasciitis: At your age, stay conservative with windlass stretching exercises and arch supports. Ok to see orthopedic surgeon, sports med doc, or podiatrist.

Plantar Fasciitis: Stretching calf including the use of night splint. Intrinsic muscle strengthening of foot. Antiinflammatory and ice. Accommodative splint or orthotic. The use of injection therapy including prolotherapy, or platelet rich plasma may all be used for conservative therapy. If still symptomatic consider surgery.

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, cortisone injections, or eswt if available in your area.