Plantar fasciitis involves inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament, causing heel pain. Usually requires 6-12 months to fully resolve. Multi-pronged approach works best.
Plantar fasciitis involves inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament, causing heel pain. Usually requires 6-12 months to fully resolve. Multi-pronged approach works best.
Sharp heel pain especially first steps in morning or after sitting, improves with movement, worsens with prolonged standing, throbbing pain.
Severe persistent pain, no improvement after 6 months, or functional limitations warrant podiatry or sports medicine evaluation.
Stretching (calf, plantar fascia) multiple times daily, ice massage with frozen bottle, supportive shoes always, orthotics, avoid going barefoot, weight management.
Turmeric/Curcumin for inflammation. Boswellia. White Willow Bark for pain. Topical: Arnica, Capsaicin. Ice massage. Magnesium. Eccentric stretching. Night splints. Physical therapy essential.
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