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Plantar fasciitis, or inflammation of your plantar fascia, can cause agonizing foot and heel pain, particularly first thing after getting out of bed. If you have a history of plantar fasciitis, book an evaluation at InStride Family Foot Care, which has locations in Concord and Charlotte, North Carolina. You can easily schedule through the website or you can call the office nearest you to book a plantar fasciitis appointment today.
Your plantar fascia is the connective tissue in your heel that stretches across the bottom length of your foot, all the way to your toes. If this band becomes inflamed, you develop plantar fasciitis.
It’s common for plantar fasciitis to occur because of overuse and wear-and-tear. Distance running, sporting activities, and working on your feet can all strain your plantar fascia and lead to inflammation. But you can also struggle with plantar fasciitis due to:
Your risk of plantar fasciitis further increases if you have high arches, flat feet, or other inherited faulty foot mechanics.
Yes, plantar fasciitis is entirely manageable, so you don’t have to live with the chronic discomfort any longer. You should come to InStride Family Foot Care for a foot exam if you have:
Your dedicated podiatrist at InStride Family Foot Care examines you carefully and gathers imaging tests (if needed) to confirm plantar fasciitis and rule out related conditions.
The podiatrists at InStride Family Foot Care specialize in modern, highly effective plantar fasciitis solutions. They offer a full array of conservative and aggressive options. To quickly relieve your foot pain and help you heal over time, your podiatrist may recommend:
You might need foot surgery if these types of conservative treatments aren’t effective or if you have a foot deformity that’s causing your plantar fasciitis. InStride podiatrists can lengthen your calf muscle, release your plantar fascia, remove bone spurs, or make any other necessary corrections to help you experience optimal relief and to restore your normal foot functions.
InStride Family Foot Care provides comprehensive plantar fasciitis management care. Book your foot exam online or call any office to speak with a team member directly.
