Plantar Fasciitis
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
One of the primary foot problems that people experience in Chicagoland is heel pain. And that pain commonly results from plantar fasciitis—an inflammation of the muscle tissue that connects the base of the toes to the heel. This condition often occurs as a result of excessive walking or running when the foot rolls inward before it hits the ground.
You’ll be able to identify your heel pain as plantar fasciitis if you feel sharp, stabbing pain after waking up or sitting down for long periods of time. Remember that running isn’t the only cause of plantar fasciitis for residents of Chicagoland. This heel pain also results from poor shoe support, flat feet, and atypical walking patterns.
How Can You Treat It?
At Advanced Foot and Ankle Centers of Illinois, we know how heel pain inhibits your daily activities and frustrates you. While plantar fasciitis is not a life-threatening condition, it can debilitate you nonetheless.
Depending on the pain’s severity and consistency, you can rely on the following treatments:
- Pain medication (Advil, Aleve, etc.)
- Stretching exercises
- Orthotics
- Ice packs
- Physical therapy
- Night splints
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
Don’t let heel pain get in the way of a productive day at work or a healthy night’s sleep.
Rely On Our Expertise
If you live in Chicagoland, heel pain doesn’t need to inconvenience your life. Contact an office near you to simply ask questions or learn more about treatment. We can diagnose your pain and provide personalized treatment in and around Chicago, Joliet, Orland Park, Palatine, Schaumburg, and Waukegan.
If you experience any other type of foot pain, visit our services page to learn more about associated symptoms and treatments.
Our Offices
Orland Park
10751 W 143rd St
Orland Park, IL 60462
708-460-8688
Hoffman Estates
2357 Hassell Rd, Suite 210
Hoffman Estates, IL 60167
847-985-8380
Joliet
350 Houbolt Rd, Suite 104
Joliet, IL 60431
815-553-0990
Kenosha
7201 Green Bay Rd
Kenosha, WI 53142
262-652-6555