Plantar Fascitis And Prevention

Plantar fasciitis is caused when you overuse or put too much stress on your feet. You can usually treat plantar fasciitis at home with over-the-counter medications, icing, rest and stretching.Plantar fasciitis is caused when you overuse or put too much stress on your feet. You can usually treat plantar fasciitis at home with over-the-counter medications, icing, rest and stretching.

The plantar fascia is a strong, fibrous attachment (similar to a ligament) that runs from your heel to the ball of your foot and your toes. It's stretchy like a thick rubber band. The plantar fascia connects the bones in your foot together and forms the arch on the bottom of your foot.

A healthcare provider usually won t need any tests to diagnose plantar fasciitis. They might use imaging tests to take pictures of your foot if they think another issue or condition is causing the pain. Some imaging tests you might need include:

X-rays.
An ultrasound.
An MRI.

The best way to prevent plantar fasciitis is to avoid overusing your feet. In general:

Stretch before and after exercise.
Give your feet time to rest and recover after intense activity or exercise.
Wear supportive shoes.
Don t walk barefoot on hard surfaces.
Replace your sneakers every six to nine months (or after you ve walked or run between 250 and 500 miles in them).
If you have a health condition that makes you more likely to develop plantar fasciitis, you might not be able to prevent it. For more information consult our expert Dr Ritesh khokhar at Fortis Hospital Mohali