Plantar fasciitis leads to severe, stabbing foot and heel pain, although the discomfort you feel generally occurs after long periods of rest. For instance, plantar fasciitis sufferers usually explain that their condition flares up first thing in the morning, or after sitting for long periods. The more you start moving, the more pain starts to subside.

Plantar fasciitis soreness and tenderness can also flare up after long periods of activity. You’re more likely to have plantar fasciitis pain after exercise, but not during exercise. Whether plantar fasciitis seems to affect you regularly or just occasionally, you have plenty of treatment options available at Great Lakes Foot and Ankle Institute.

Your plantar fasciitis treatment plan from Great Lakes Foot and Ankle Institute usually involves a combination of treating your current flare-up, while also preventing future discomfort. Plantar fasciitis treatment plans can include:

• Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Custom orthotic inserts
• Cortisone injections
• Tenex® procedure
• Corrective shoes

If these conservative plantar fasciitis therapies aren’t effective for you, or if your plantar fasciitis and heel pain are worsening, it might be time to consider surgery. Your dedicated podiatrist at Great Lakes Foot and Ankle Institute can use minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques to remove heel spurs, release your plantar fascia, or repair damaged tissues, so you can experience lasting relief.

Before your plantar fasciitis and heel pain get worse, start treatment at Great Lakes Foot and Ankle Institute. Book your evaluation online or over the phone with your closest clinic.