Plantar Fasciitis: Causes and Treatments

In this episode of Talking with Docs, the hosts are joined by Dr. Arora, a foot and ankle specialist, to discuss plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the heel and bottom of the foot, and it can be a frustrating and debilitating issue for many people.

During the episode, Dr. Arora shares his expertise on the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for plantar fasciitis, including stretching exercises, footwear modifications, and various medical interventions. The hosts also ask Dr. Arora questions about the latest research and advancements in the field of foot and ankle care, and he provides valuable insights and advice for viewers who may be experiencing foot pain or other related issues.

Overall, this episode of Talking with Docs is a must-watch for anyone interested in learning more about plantar fasciitis and how to manage this common foot condition. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply someone who wants to stay informed about the latest developments in medical science, you will find this episode to be informative, engaging, and insightful.

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[dianezybrands]

Ouch! I’ve just recently recovered from plantar fasciitis. I started getting symptoms last September. I tried the exercises, frozen water bottle, otc orthotics and nothing worked for months. Finally went to my primary care Dr who sent me to a podiatrist. After pill form of anti inflammatory for 3 weeks and little relief, I had one cortisone injection. Finally I have relief. I can’t believe it took from September to June to get relief. The pain is excruciating. You really can’t imagine how bad it is until you’re living with it. Thank god for podiatrists!!! ❤️

[princesaava]

Have it now over a year, 😢 extremely painful. Cortisone shots, Lidocane, PT, ice rollers, gaba, prp, nambutine, shockwave therapy, tens, name it we've tried it, nothing helped. 3rd surgery is coming on 10/27. 😢 OMG pray foe me ya'll.

[Flysfloss]

I was diagnosed with this in both feet in my late 40s, then also had Morton’s neuroma, metatarsalgia and arthritis. I wore custom orthotics for about 5 years, then Birkenstocks about 6 or 7 years. I since switched to zero drop foot shaped shoes (on the advice of my sport’s medicine dr.) stretched out and separated my toes and am now symptom free. I spend most of my time barefoot, wear flip-flops all summer and Altra’s all year round when I have to wear shoes. I roll my feet out with a golf ball during the occasional flareup (once a year or thereabouts). I am now 70

[mtnmagic]

I had it for years with no relief and finally listened to my sister who has flat feet like mine. All she did was switch to wearing nothing but CROCS. Since buying my first pair I've never had pain again unless I was home in bare feet too much. I have always slept with my feet off the end of my bed so that was never an issue. Tried all these things you mentioned and none helped till I bought CROCS.

[beautyandsoul]

I'm a Teacher and this is the most painful scenario. I can't dance and run with my students like I use to. I feel like doing nothing and just sitting. It makes me feel depressed and tired of life.

[jimboniusmaximus]

Your information text at 4:53 is incorrect. Symptom exacerbation at night is due to the foot being in plantar flexion, not dorsiflexion. Night splints are designed to KEEP the foot in dorsiflexion, because this position actually stretches the plantar fascia.

[titaeds]

Thank you Doc for your advised. I'd been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis just yesterday. I'd been feeling the pain for almost a month and i just ignored it because i have a high tolerance with pain i guess. But yesterday was the severe pain i had encountered that led to me see a Doctor. Now i am taking a medicine and put a cream to reduce the pain. I will come back to see my Doctor after 10 days. Hope and pray that everything went well.

[carter]

After watching your video I realized that I when I would sleep on my stomach the top of my foot is facing down on my bed causing my plantar fascia to be in a restricted position for several hours or more so when I wake up and get out of bed I'm now trying to stretch out my plantar fascia which was causing much pain. I also read that there is a nerve in that area which I had been pinching. I ordered a night splint but before it had arrived used one of my high top sneakers to sleep in which kept my foot at a right angle and slept with that on and noticed a 100% difference. Thanks much, keep up the good work. Everyone's plantar fasciitis is different, you just have to figure out how your's is being caused so that you can correct and treat it. What might work you may not for someone else. Trial and error.

[defrost]

I was first diagnosed with PF in 1994. I was treated with anti-inflammatories and fitted with custom orthotics (which were made really good back then - I still have them). It took several weeks for inflammation to go down, but with wearing the orthotics religiously, I didn’t suffer another flare-up until 2020.

Yep, staying home and spending my days barefoot or in house slippers the first year of the pandemic (totally forgetting about my orthotics for 6-8 months) caused the pain to recur after all those years!

Back to the podiatrist; treatment of better, more supportive footwear (he recommended Hoka One One shoes), anti inflammatory meds, new custom orthotics … and eventually, corticosteroid injections.

That was about 24 months ago, and I had to get a 2nd injection in one foot. I’m very consistent about wearing my orthotics now, and put my still usable 1994 orthotics in my slippers. No serious foot pain since then.

PF is absolutely no joke. 😢.

[poetmargo]

Thanks for this video. I first developed plantar fasciitis living in DC walking in flipflops to and from the metro and the office. Stopped doing that and paid attention to my shoes. After several years of a sedentary lifestyle, I've recently recommitted to walking everyday. Sometimes around the block but mostly on the treadmill due to weather. My plantar fasciitis has come back. I just ordered a new pair of shoes, fingers crossed. I'm not going to give up walking again, I've already seen the benefits, minus the heel pain.

[lovingbyfaith]

Great video! I just recently had plantar fasciitis and the pain was excruciating. I used the cold and hot pad treatment. Cold at night and warm in the morning. Rolled the ice water bottle. All of these assisting in my healing. I asked God to take away it away. I got comfortable shoes “coconut by Melissa” . Awesome shoes.

[vbryant]

I had it this past year, very painful. I no longer walk barefoot around my house. I wear arch support flip flops. Also the rolling frozen water bottle with your food works very well.

[rustyshackleford]

Suffered with this in both feet for 4 years straight. Nothing worked, literally. Sometimes the pain was ungodly and other times it was manageable but most times it was excruciating.

Immobilization boots, casts, injections, anti-inflammatories, hundreds of dollars worth of orthotics and shoes, bed rest, nothing at all.


I was standing for 40 hours a week, a little overweight and completely flat feet genetically. It was horrible. There were mornings where I could not bear weight on my feet and would fall from the pain.

And then I got those overnight foot braces that keep the plantar fascia extended while I sleep and it made all the difference in the world.

[ellenhedges-myrb]

I had PF and tried a lot of different things to get rid of it, but what finally worked was acupuncture, cleared it up quickly!

[dawnwright]

I'm suffering with this now in both feet, I've had a injection in the right foot 2 weeks after the injection I had a partial tear in the faccia. I've been in and out of the boot all summer long, I'm really lost at what to do, I want my life back. I'm a very active person and this is holding me back.

[Beruthiel]

I had it about 35 years ago when I was on my feet all day during my time in our main downtown library. I wore sling back lower heel shoes for "comfort" but the sling backs set off the heel inflammation. Luckily changing my footwear to regular closed shoes was enough to help the healing process, thank goodness. I dreaded going to work every day, it's very painful.

[knobbiesshreaded]

The podiatrist gave me a 3/4 length arch supports, that did the trick. I had flat feet. The arch support reshaped my feet. I've periodically had metatarsal pain also, forefoot. Went to the running store and picked up a high quality orthotic with metatarsal and arch support. A good quality cushioned shoe can make walking more comfy. I wear Oofos slip ons around the house and Hokas when walking. My feet feel better than ever.

[annmadebyhand]

Yep, had it for months - ouch, especially first thing in the morning and driving. I was told that folks believe that the last treatment they tried cured it, but in reality it'll go away on its own schedule. Treatments may help alleviate the symptoms in the meantime. Thanks again for another great video.

[eileenmetzkow]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I HAVE SEVERE PAIN THE SECOND MY FEET HIT THE FLOOR. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE ADVICE. 😊💕🙏🏼

[peteypie]

I tried absolutely everything for about a year (two shots, stretching, night splint, orthotics, ice, massage, etc.). The only thing that worked for me was strengthening the muscles of my lower leg and feet. I strongly recommend that you ditch everything and just focus on strengthening (there are lots of videos out there, but I like barefoot sprinter and ATG). Everything else is just a crutch that you will depend on forever. I am now always barefoot and have zero pain, finally!