8 Facts About Plantar Fasciitis

Maybe you hear about it all the time, or maybe you even know someone who’s developed it before: plantar fasciitis. It’s well known as one of the most common types of podiatric issues seen throughout podiatric practices all over the world. As a condition, it doesn’t discriminate - very athletic people are just as vulnerable to developing plantar fasciitis as folks who live lives that are more sedentary. Sometimes it has nothing to do with your activity level and everything to do with your shoes, your history of foot injuries, or even genetics.

1. Plantar fasciitis causes pain and discomfort below and around the heel

2. Plantar fasciitis is often caused by micro tears or complete tears of the plantar fascia

3. The plantar fascia is a large, long ligament attached to the base of your heel and stretches along the foot towards your toes

4. The plantar fascia is primarily responsible for the ‘arch’ shape of our feet

5. Plantar fasciitis can be caused by injuries to the foot, bone spur developments, hereditary inheritance, fallen arches, over-use, or stress caused by excess bodyweight

6. Most often, plantar fasciitis isn’t caused by one factor alone

7. Plantar fasciitis can be mild and clear up with rest, or it can be chronic and debilitating, potentially requiring surgical intervention or other treatment methods

8. Due to a wide range of symptoms and individual experiences, plantar fasciitis often winds up misdiagnosed or being diagnosed when there is a different issue causing a patient’s pain

Not included in these 8 facts about plantar fasciitis are the several ways Dr. James C. Ricketti or Dr. Stephen J. Skokan in Hamilton Square, New Jersey can help you address and treat your condition. Foot and ankle pain isn’t something you have to simply put up with - Dr. Ricketti is here to help you address your concerns. Call us today at (609) 587-1674 to schedule your appointment!