Chronic plantar fasciitis is a common condition causing heel pain, typically affecting individuals aged 40 to 70, and is often linked to factors such as age, obesity, and specific exercises. Symptoms include heel pain, arch pain, stiffness, and swelling, particularly worsening after periods of inactivity. Treatment options range from physical therapy and medication to supportive footwear and, in some cases, steroid injections.

1. Chronic Plantar Fasciitis -Symptoms and Causes
- Footankleortho
Dr. Shakti Swaroop
DNB (Orthopedics) MNAMS MRCS (A) UK,
FIFAS Ex Consultant AIIMS Fellowship in Foot Ankle
Surgery

2. Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Problems
Plantar fasciitis is the most common condition that causes heel pain. If you’re
experiencing severe pain in the bottom of your heel, you might need to consult
with a doctor. When the tissue on the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed, you
may feel pain, that condition is called plantar fasciitis.
Chronic plantar fasciitis tends to develop as a result of age, obesity, and certain
types of exercise. It can affect both men and women aged between 40 to 70. In
most cases, some nonsurgical treatment options can resolve severe heel and
ankle pain caused by chronic plantar fasciitis. The Expert may recommend a
combination of physical therapy, medication, or night splints to help minimize
inflammation and pain.

3. Symptoms
Plantar fasciitis causes pain in your heel. It’s usually worse when you take your
first steps in the morning or after you’ve been sitting for a long time. It tends to
feel better with activity but worsens again after you spend a long time on your
feet.
The most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
• Heel pain.
• Pain in the arch of your foot.
• Stiffness.
• Swelling around your heel.
• A tight Achilles tendon.

4. Causes Of Chronic Plantar
Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis will not necessarily have one single cause. Anything that irritates
or damages your plantar fascia can cause plantar fasciitis. These include:
• An increase in activity level (like starting a walking or running program)
• The structure or shape of the foot.
• The surface on which you are standing, walking or running.
• The type of shoes you are wearing.
• The weight you carry.

5. Treatments Of Chronic
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis treatment options include:
• Icing and Medication.
• Night splints. You wear these to stretch your calf and foot while you sleep.
• Physical therapy. Certain exercises can stretch your fascia and Achilles tendon
and strengthen your leg muscles, which will make your ankle and heel more
stable.
• Rest. Stop doing things that make the pain worse. This might include some
types of exercise, like running or jumping.
• Supportive shoes or inserts. Shoes with thick soles and extra cushioning will
make it less painful for you to stand or walk. Arch supports can distribute
pressure more evenly across your feet.
• Steroid Injections.

6. Dr. Shakti Swaroop
N2/19, IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar
9776414444 / 6371966229
drshaktiswaroop@hotmail.com
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