Blog post from our board member Dr. Robert Bacci: Plantar Fasciitis Treatment – Courtesy of Bacci & Glinn Physical Therapy
The most surefire way to address your heel pain is through a course of physical therapy
Plantar fasciitis is a stubborn injury that’s generally considered to be the most common cause of adult heel pain. Though long-distance runners may be most familiar with the condition, it can occur from a number of activities, and anyone who’s dealt with plantar fasciitis knows how frustrating it often is.
The plantar fascia is a thick, connective band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot and connects the heel to the toes. It’s designed to absorb the regular stresses we put on the feet and is a rather tough structure, but when too much pressure is applied the tissue can get damaged, leading to inflammation and pain.
The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is a stabbing pain near the heel that’s most noticeable upon waking up and after standing for too long. Due to the repetitive stress long-distance runners put on their feet, they experience the injury most frequently. But read more..