PLANTAR FASCIITIS TIPS!

Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Treatments, and Management Plantar fasciitis, a common foot condition affecting millions worldwide, can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life. Here are some tips to help you manage! Dr Tehrani

Why Does My Heel Feel Like It Hates Me?
Plantar fasciitis is the fancy medical way of saying, “your heel really hurts when you get out of bed in the morning.” As a podiatrist, I see this all the time, and I can promise you—you’re not alone in doing that awkward first-step hobble across the bedroom floor. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, and when it gets inflamed, it feels like you stepped on Legos for hours.

Step One: Conservative Care (a.k.a. the Basics)
Before we jump to high-tech injections or surgery, we start with simple, proven strategies. Stretching your calf and plantar fascia daily helps, even if you look a little silly pulling your toes back like you’re about to start a foot yoga class. Ice works wonders—frozen water bottles make great foot rollers. Supportive shoes and orthotics are your friends here, because walking barefoot on hardwood floors is basically the enemy of heel pain.

Step Two: Advanced Treatments (a.k.a. When the Basics Aren’t Enough)
If conservative care doesn’t cut it, we’ve got more tools in the podiatry toolbox. MLS laser therapy, corticosteroid injections, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and even BMAC (stem cell–rich concentrate) are options designed to calm inflammation and jump-start healing. Think of these as reinforcements we call in when your plantar fascia is being especially stubborn. They’re not “magic shots,” but they can get you back on your feet faster and keep you out of the “hobble club.”

Step Three: The Rare Last Resort (a.k.a. Surgery Isn’t For Everyone)
Most people don’t need surgery, but if you’ve tried everything else and your heel still feels like it’s plotting against you, a plantar fascia release can be considered. The good news? The majority of patients improve with non-surgical treatments and never need to go under the knife. My job is to help you figure out which step makes sense for you, while reminding you that no, it’s not “just heel pain”—it’s a real condition that deserves real care. And if we can laugh about it along the way, even better—because nothing beats pain like a good chuckle (well, except maybe a good pair of orthotics).

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