Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis services offered in Brooklyn , NY

Plantar fasciitis is the leading cause of heel pain, and it’s known for leading to agonizing foot pain that often peaks right after you get out of bed. If you struggle with plantar fasciitis, expert podiatrist Howard Frank, DPM, offers both conservative and surgical solutions at his practice in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. At his office, you have an office nearby to get started on the plantar fasciitis treatment you need. Call the office or request an appointment online today.

Plantar Fasciitis Q & A

What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a long-lasting condition that leads to inflammation of the band of connective tissue — your plantar fascia — that runs across your arch. When you have plantar fasciitis, you may have:

Heel or arch pain
Foot pain after exercise or sports
Swelling near the inside of your ankle

In most cases, the discomfort you experience with plantar fasciitis is worse right after you get out of bed. The reason is that your plantar fascia hasn’t had a chance to stretch out all night. When you put all of your weight on your feet after you wake up, your plantar fascia suddenly has to stretch out, which is why you feel pain.

Why do I have plantar fasciitis?

Your plantar fascia is one of the most durable bands of connective tissue in your body. After all, it has to absorb shock and be strong enough to support your body weight. With years of wear-and-tear though, your plantar fascia can wear down.

While anyone can develop plantar fasciitis, your risk is higher because of:

Tight calf muscles
Being overweight
High arches
Heel spurs
Flat feet

Plantar fasciitis is a progressive disorder that is likely to worsen if you don’t get started on treatment early. If you experience any plantar fasciitis symptoms, Dr. Frank can help.

Which plantar fasciitis treatment is most effective?

Treating plantar fasciitis often includes combining the right types of conservative treatments for your unique needs. Dr. Frank spends time carefully evaluating you and getting to the root cause of your plantar fasciitis so he can design an effective treatment plan. You may benefit from:

Custom orthotic inserts
Cortisone injections
Supportive shoes
Physical therapy
Night splints

In addition, ShockWave treatments, usually once a week in the office for 3-5 weeks, are quite effective.

For more serious cases of plantar fasciitis though, you might need surgical correction. Plantar fasciitis surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that can involve releasing your plantar fascia so it’s not so tight, removing heel spurs, or making any other necessary corrections.

With the help of Dr. Frank, you won’t have to live another day with agonizing plantar fasciitis pain.

Before plantar fasciitis causes you another day of pain, schedule an exam with Howard Frank, DPM. Call the office or request an appointment online today.