Common Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis: How to Identify the Condition

Plantar fasciitis is a painful problem that occurs when you cause an injury to the plantar fascia at the bottom of your feet. This tissue can become inflamed, making it difficult for you to put weight on your feet without pain. At Connecticut Foot Care Centers, LLC, we serve patients throughout Rocky Hill, Bristol, Middletown, Glastonbury, Newington, and Kensington, CT. When plantar fasciitis is wreaking havoc on your ability to walk or run, a foot doctor can help you manage your symptoms in order to recover.

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

Pain in your feet, especially in the heel and arches, is a strong indication that plantar fasciitis is present. If you have trouble walking without pain in your feet, the plantar fascia at the bottom of your feet is probably inflamed. Once this occurs, it can take months for the pain to start subsiding. Symptoms can be severe, and they can come on suddenly after a long day of walking. Continuous strain on your plantar fascia is painful, and there are a number of changes you can make to help reduce your pain.

Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

Although complete rest may seem like a good idea when you are in severe pain from your feet, this does not help the condition of plantar fasciitis over the long term. You will need to find a level of activity you can withstand, without making the pain worse. Gentle stretching will help improve circulation to the tight plantar fascia, and movement will help keep the fascia stretched. It takes time to recover from plantar fasciitis, and treatment often requires using a variety of approaches.

Physical Therapy and Bracing for Plantar Fasciitis

You can work with a physical therapist to strengthen your body, improving the function of your feet, ankles, and legs. A physical therapist can suggest quality shoes to try for better foot support, and teach you exercises that can help keep your feet strong. Braces can be worn at night that keep your feet in a stretched position, allowing the plantar fascia to stay stretched while you sleep at night.

Schedule with a Podiatrist for Plantar Fasciitis Now

Start your treatment for plantar fasciitis at Connecticut Foot Care Centers, LLC by calling us in Rocky Hill at (860) 563-1200, in Bristol at (860) 582-0747, in Middletown at (860) 346-5226, in Glastonbury at (860) 633-6749, in Newington at (860) 666-2078, and in Kensington at (860) 828-9455. We have a treatment team of providers working in our six offices, and we are easily accessible to many patients throughout Rocky Hill, Bristol, Middletown, Glastonbury, Newington, and Kensington, CT.