What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

At Michigan Feet in Center Line and Royal Oak, MI, and serving Warren, MI, Dr. Lawrence Brown, Dr. David Beneson, and Dr. Paul Constantino provide expert, comprehensive care for podiatric conditions like plantar fasciitis.

Defining Plantar Fasciitis

 There is a long band of tissue in the sole called the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia extends from the heel of the foot to the toes, and it helps to support the arch of your foot and ensure your foot works correctly so you can move easily. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of this important band of tissue which can affect your ability to move around freely.

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?

 Plantar fasciitis is caused by:

• Poorly fitting shoes
• Aging
• Injury or trauma to the foot or ankle
• Rapid increase in activity
• Standing on your feet for long periods.
• Being overweight
• Too much exercise on hard surfaces. 

What Are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?

 The symptoms of plantar fasciitis are mostly pain-related and include:

• Heel pain affecting one or both feet.
• Pain when getting out of bed in the morning
• Pain after exercising

 The pain associated with plantar fasciitis is sometimes called first-step pain because the pain is worse when you first start to move around. 

How Is Plantar Fasciitis Treated?

 The podiatric team of Dr. Brown, Dr. Beneson, and Dr. Constantino at Michigan Feet may recommend some of the following for patients with plantar fasciitis, including:

• Taking time to rest and moderate your activities.
• Icing the affected area to reduce inflammation.
• Taking pain medication
• Orthotics and inserts to better support your feet and ankles and improve your gait.
• Recommending better footwear that isn't too tight.
• Steroidal injections to relieve inflammation.
• Physical therapy for flexibility

 It’s important to take care of our feet so we can continue to get from A to B without pain. Plantar fasciitis can affect your quality of life, which is why it’s important to take care of your foot health by visiting a podiatrist regularly as you start to age or experience foot concerns. 

Our Services

 It’s good to have a podiatrist in your corner when you start getting a little older. In addition to offering plantar fasciitis solutions, we service clients who need treatment for:

• Bunions
• Diabetic footcare
• Toenail fungus
• Ingrown toenails

Contact Us!

 For a professional podiatrist, choose one of our experienced team members at Michigan Feet, including Dr. Brown, Dr. Beneson, and Dr. Constantino for plantar fasciitis treatment in Center Line and Royal Oak, MI, and serving Warren, MI. To book a consultation, call us now at (248) 435 4777 (Royal Oak) or (586) 758 5770 (Center Line).