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Reducing Symptoms From Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is known as heel pain and can make it hard to feel comfortable walking after sitting for an extended amount of time. Your feet may feel sore and tight, and it can be painful to walk, especially after waking up. Plantar fasciitis can occur to anyone, but most commonly occurs in people that are active runners, are overweight, or people who don’t wear shoes with proper support. There are ways to relieve some of the pain you might experience from plantar fasciitis without surgery. Dr. Sorelis Jimenez and Dr. John Fletcher at Foot Health Podiatry in New York, NY, and serving Manhattan, NY, can help treat your plantar fasciitis and keep you comfortable and free of heel pain.

Treating Plantar Fasciitis Pain

Plantar fasciitis can be very overwhelming and can make it difficult to participate in your daily life. Your podiatrist in New York, NY, and serving Manhattan, NY, can recommend a few plantar fasciitis treatments to relieve the pain you’re dealing with.

It may help to perform foot strengthening and stretching exercises. This helps add support to your foot and helps loosen some of the tightness that you may be experiencing. You can also wear night splints and ice your foot several times a day. You should also be sure that you’re wearing properly fitting shoes that are ideal for whatever activity you’re participating in. Your shoes should have proper supports and be comfortable enough to stand in.

You may also want to rest your feet and avoid strenuous activity. In severe cases, when other treatments don’t seem to help, surgery may be needed.

Contact Your Podiatrist Today!

Get rid of your heel pain today! Contact Dr. Sorelis Jimenez and Dr. John Fletcher at Foot Health Podiatry in New York, NY, and serving Manhattan, NY, to learn about plantar fasciitis and how it can be treated. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment today at (212) 845-9991.

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