Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot injury that causes heel pain and can be difficult to treat. If you don’t treat it effectively, a minor problem can turn into a chronic and painful one rather quickly.
We identify the source of the problem and provide a treatment plan that addresses the issue and prevents it from happening again.
Plantar fasciitis can be a general, dull pain or a stabbing one. It’s caused by a ligament connecting your heel to your toes that repeatedly stretches or tears. Being an athlete, teacher, or waitress on hard surfaces, or other high-impact activities, puts you at risk of plantar fasciitis.
If you’ve been experiencing a lot of pain in your heel, you might have plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is an important ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes and is responsible for bearing the weight of your body on your feet. If you’re under a lot of pressure or constantly stretching your plantar fascia, it can become inflamed and tear. While there’s no definite cause for some cases, there are many factors that increase the risk of getting plantar fasciitis, such as:
Plantar fasciitis is an unpleasant condition where patients experience a dull, persistent pain in the heel. The symptoms include:
If you think you may have plantar fasciitis, make an appointment with Dr. Kipp for diagnosis.
It is important to have regular foot exams. Dr. Kipp will perform a physical exam of your foot after he has examined your medical records. If pain is felt when pressure is applied to the plantar fascia, then plantar fasciitis may be the cause. If problems are felt with raising your toes or if tingling and numbness are experienced, these could be signs of serious problems.
When it comes to diagnosing plantar fasciitis, Dr. Kipp will first rule out all the other possible conditions. These include a fracture, stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve entrapment or even a cyst in the heel.
Dr. Kipp might order other tests to diagnose your condition. For instance:
Mild cases of plantar fasciitis usually subside after a few months of home remedies and stretching. If your symptoms persist, it’s best to work with a foot and ankle specialist like Dr. Kipp to help determine the best treatment for you. Some of our most effective non-invasive treatments include:
On rare occasion, if none of the above solutions are effective, surgery may be considered, but only as a last resort. There are two types of surgeries:
Staying active, eating healthy, and stretching regularly is the foundation for good health. Some other preventative treatments might include:
Know that it can be really painful when you first get out of bed in the morning and after you’ve been sitting for a long time. Sever pain may worsen with high-impact exercise, but remember that this type of pain is temporary. The best thing to do is to follow your treatment plan and to change some of your behaviors.
If you want to avoid complications and treat the source of the problem from the start, schedule an appointment with Dr. Kipp today.
Your heel pain isn’t going to go away on its own. Why wait for things to get worse? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kipp today and give your feet the treatment they deserve.
We accept this provider as a secondary insurance only.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept this provider as a secondary insurance only.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept this provider as a secondary insurance only.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept this provider as a secondary insurance only.
We accept all standard Medicare plans and Medicare Railroad plans.
For those without insurance or an insurance provider we do not currently accept, we offer discounted private pay rates that are often a better value than with insurance.
If you’re interested or would like to learn more, send us a text at 727-285-9095.
We accept the majority of PPO plans. We do NOT accept HMO plans. Discounted private pay rates are available.
We accept this provider as a secondary insurance only.
