Plantar Fasciitis

Pathology

The plantar fascia is a fibrous tissue that connects the heel and the bottom of the toes. When walking, it is tightened to maintain the arch of the foot and absorb the rebound force from the ground. It can be said to be the body's natural shock-absorbing device. Aging and overuse of the fascial tissue itself will cause the plantar fascia to be over-tightened and strained, leading to inflammation.

Causes

• Congenital flat feet

• High arch

• Leg length discrepancy

• Wearing high heels for a long time

• Standing for a long time

• Overweight

• Walking for a long time

Symptom

• The pain location is where the plantar fascia connects to the heel

• The pain is most painful when your feet touch the ground after getting up in the morning or after resting

• It will be soothing after taking a few more steps

• Standing and walking for long periods can worsen the pain

• Feeling of tingling sensation when pressing on the heel

Treatment

• Acupuncture: Relaxes tight muscles

• Sports therapy: After resolving acute pain, strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the sole to make the sole more stable

• Focused Shockwave: Causes micro-trauma to the diseased plantar fascia and induces the body's repair mechanism

• Electromagnetic field therapy: Helps reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain caused by tendonitis

• Stretch: Do some stretches to relax calf muscles

• Taping: Reduces compression of plantar tissue, promotes blood circulation, and helps reduce swelling and inflammation

Possible consequences of not treating early

• Plantar spurs

• Severe cases require surgery to release fascia and remove bone spurs

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