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What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
 Plantar Fasciitis is a painful ailment that affects the bottom of the foot and heel.
It is caused by overstressing the Plantar Fascia ligament that connects your toes to your heel bone.
The Plantar Fascia supports the arch of your foot and absorbs the shock that occurs through walking, running, standing and general use of the foot.
Sometimes the tension on this tissue can be too great and small tears occur in the Fascia. This leads to inflammation and irritation that causes the intense pain of Plantar Fasciitis.
What Are The Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?
 - Sharp pain - like a knife sticking into the bottom of your heel, especially in the morning for the first few steps
- Sore feet and heels after standing for long periods
- Stabbing or sharp pain in the feet when standing on tiptoe, climbing stairs or standing up after long periods of being seated
- Pain in the heels after exercise
- Swelling of the heel and feet
Why Is Proper Treatment Important?
 If Plantar Fasciitis is not treated properly it can cause severe chronic pain that makes simple tasks like walking extremely painful.
It can also lead to other health conditions such as Heel Spurs or ailments in your knees, hips and back as your body tries to compensate for the pain. These side-effects can be even more painful and debilitating than Plantar Fasciitis.
Treating your Plantar Fasciitis before it turns into a chronic condition is essential for you to live a happy, pain-free life.
Fortunately, Plantar Fasciitis responds very well to certain treatments and it is possible to heal yourself in the comfort of your home without drugs or expensive physical therapy.
What Are My Treatment Options?
There are several therapies available that can help you treat your Plantar Fasciitis
- Heat & Cold Therapy
- Painkillers & Anti-Inflammatory Medications
- Surgery
- Cortizone Injections
- Physical Therapy (often using ultrasound)
- Braces and Splints
- Orthotics
- Ultrasound Therapy
If Your Heels Ache
 - When you get out of bed in the morning.
- While jogging, playing golf or other sports.
- When you are out walking or shopping.
- After a full day on your feet at work.
- And the pain is making you avoid doing the things you want to do.
Then you should consider Ultrasound Therapy
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Please be very aware that this information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider before starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
