Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain

There are a few options your doctor could try to ease your pain and reduce inflammation in your foot, perhaps even recommend you try a few therapies at the same time. These include:

Medication. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) will help with your pain and reduce inflammation of the plantar fascia. Your doctor may prescribe multiple doses a day for several weeks.

Physical therapy. If medication, rest, and ice don't help enough, your doctor might recommend that you go to a physical therapist.

Exercise. You'll learn exercises to stretch and strengthen your plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, and lower leg muscles. Your physical therapist may also use massage, contrast baths, or ultrasonography to help with long-term healing.

Join Dr Rehm and ask him questions about problems you may have with your feet.