Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis services offered in Glendale and Astoria, NY

Plantar fasciitis describes inflammation and pain in the thick band of tissue reaching from your heel to your toes. If you have this heel pain when walking or exercising, visit the team at New York Podiatry Group in Queens, New York, to restore your foot’s function. The team of expert podiatrists can help resolve plantar fasciitis at its source. Call their offices in Glendale and Astoria, Queens, or use the online booking tool to make an appointment today.

What is plantar fasciitis?

The inflammation of plantar fasciitis occurs when the fascia at your heel becomes inflamed due to micro tears from overstretching or strain. If you often wear worn-out shoes or high heels, have flat feet or a high arch, have a tight Achilles, or overuse your feet — such as with a job that has you on your feet all day or if you're a runner — you can develop plantar fasciitis.

What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis?

The primary sign that you have plantar fasciitis is intense pain in the bottom of your foot. It’s usually located at the front or center of the heel bone. Often the pain is most intense in the morning when you take the first steps getting out of bed or stand up after having sat for a long time. You may also experience greater pain after — not during — exercise.

What causes plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis doesn’t always have a known cause, but risks of development include factors, such as:

Exercise

If you choose exercises that put stress on your heels and attached tissues, such as running or ballet, the onset of plantar fasciitis can set in.

Age

If you’re between the ages of 40-60, you’re at a higher risk for developing this foot condition.

Obesity

Extra pounds on your body can produce extra pressure on your feet, which may result in plantar fasciitis.

Foot distribution

High arches or flat feet can cause abnormal walking and standing patterns that may create small tears in your fascia.

Occupation

If your profession requires that you stand on your feet for long periods of time or if you have to walk on hard surfaces throughout the day, your feet can suffer from plantar fasciitis.

How is plantar fasciitis treated?

If your plantar fasciitis is the result of overuse or poor footwear, the doctors make recommendations to rest and improve your foot’s support. Physical therapy exercises that help you stretch and strengthen the plantar fascia, lower leg muscles, and the Achilles tendon can also help resolve pain for the long term.

If you suffer from pain in your heel, address it at the source. Call New York Podiatry Group for a solution to your plantar fasciitis, or schedule an appointment online.

Plantar Fasciitis