The Stages of Hammertoes and the Importance of Early Care
Like many foot issues, hammertoes are progressive and develop in stages. Here, we explain the condition and how early intervention can change the course of this common foot abnormality.
When Plantar Fasciitis Pain Doesn't Go Away
Each morning, you wake and place your feet on the ground, hoping that plantar fasciitis pain won’t be the first thing that greets you. Yet, there it is, despite your at-home treatment efforts.
Americans are no strangers to plantar fasciitis — the lifetime prevalence of this common foot condition is about 10%. The discomfort associated with plantar fasciitis is responsible for about one million healthcare visits.
If your plantar fasciitis pain is not improving, and you're tired of being unable to move freely, it’s time to visit Neuhaus Foot and Ankle. Our team of foot health experts has experience helping patients with plantar fasciitis, and we feel confident that we can also help you.
Plantar fasciitis — no timeline
With plantar fasciitis, the band of tissues that stretches from your heel to the base of your toes is damaged, typically where the tissue meets the inside of your heel.
Symptoms vary with plantar fasciitis. However, heel and foot pain are among the most common complaints, especially in the morning with your first steps and at the end of the day after being on your feet.
Sometimes, plantar fasciitis resolves after a week or two of rest, icing, and stretching. In other cases, the discomfort lingers.
The reality is that there's no timeline when it comes to plantar fasciitis — some people have the condition for a week while others experience 12 months or more of painful side effects.
When plantar fasciitis is stubborn
If you’re struggling with plantar fasciitis, you’re in the right place.
The first step is to schedule a visit to our office. All too often, people come to us saying that they’ve been doing everything they read about to cure plantar fasciitis with nothing to show for their efforts.
Upon our examination, we sometimes find that plantar fasciitis isn’t what’s causing the pain. Instead, there's another issue, such as nerve entrapment. So, getting the proper diagnosis is important.
If we’ve already diagnosed you with plantar fasciitis and conservative at-home efforts aren’t working, schedule another appointment with our team. For example, we can try a corticosteroid injection to treat the pain and inflammation.
If you’ve already had the injection with no results, we might look into a surgical solution where we release the plantar fascia. This approach will remedy your pain for good.
We work with you until you find relief from your plantar fasciitis pain. To meet with our foot health experts to review your treatment options, contact one of our 18 locations in Tennessee to schedule an appointment.
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