Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Calgary
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain and is not usually a symptom of a serious condition, but it can interrupt your daily life and activities, especially exercise. If you’re experiencing foot and heel pain or plantar fasciitis in Calgary, it may be caused by a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation and in rare cases, a cyst. Since there are so many possible causes, it is important to have a doctor correctly diagnose what is causing your foot pain. Get plantar fasciitis treatment in Calgary at North Hill Foot & Ankle Clinic.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
This condition is an inflammation of the band of tissue (also known as the plantar fascia) that extends from the heel to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is usually caused by faulty structure to the foot and often occurs with people who have problem with their arches, either overly flat feet or high arched feet.
Common Causes and Symptoms
The exact cause of plantar fasciitis has not yet been determined, but several risk factors have been identified, that can increase your chance of developing plantar fasciitis. These factors include:
- Weight gain
- Aging
- Flat or highly arched feet
- Stiff big toe joint
- Increase in physical activity
- Improper footwear
- Tight muscles in your legs
- Trauma
Plantar fasciitis is usually caused by a combination of several of these factors. To successfully treat this condition your podiatrist must address all factors that have contributed to your pain.
You will know you have plantar fasciitis based on the symptoms you experience. Common symptoms of this condition include:
- Severe pain in the heel and arch of your feet when standing after sitting or lying down for a long time
- Stabbing, burning, or throbbing pain in your heel or arch
- Increased pain at the end of the day
- Little or no pain while lying down or sitting
Other Symptoms
If plantar fasciitis is not treated as soon as the symptoms start, you may experience secondary symptoms such as changing the way you walk to compensate for pain. Other secondary symptoms include but are not limited to:
- Leg cramps at night or in the morning
- Posterior tibial tendonitis
- Leg, ankle, or knee pain on the outside of your leg
- Lower back pain
How Can We Help?
The sooner your seek treatment for your symptoms the more quickly you will heal. At North Hill Foot & Ankle Clinic we offer several different types of treatments to help you get rid of the pain in your heels quickly. Some treatment options for plantar fasciitis in Calgary include:
- Custom orthotics
- Night splints
- Laser, shockwave, and ultrasound treatments
- Ice therapy
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Activity modification and weight management
- Proper footwear
- Stretching
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you are experiencing any type of heel pain or plantar fasciitis in Calgary, the best option is to see a doctor. Dr. Crosby of North Hill Foot & Ankle Clinic can examine your foot to find the source of the pain and will be able to suggest treatments that will help in the relief of your heel pain.
Most often, pain can be reduced through non-surgical means such as, stretching exercises, icing the affected area or wearing supportive shoes or orthotic devices. Only in a small number of cases is surgery required to relieve heel pain. Contact North Hill Foot & Ankle Clinic today for plantar fasciitis treatment in Calgary.