Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common diagnosis of heel pain.
Although we specialize in Orthotic Repairs, we strive to educate our clients on proper foot health. We also offer other products we have found helpful after years of experience in the field of foot care.
On this page you will find educational and practical solutions for many foot issues, most specifically heel pain and plantar fasciitis.
How do I get Plantar Fasciitis?
Common contributors to this condition include: progressive flattening of the arches over time (primary reason); lack of flexibility in the calf muscles, changes in activity levels; overuse; and weight gain. When your arch drops, the plantar fascia begins to tear away from its insertion at your heel. When this happens over a long period of time, it can overcome the body's ability to repair itself.
How is it treated?
There are two main concepts in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
1) Decreasing the inflamation
2) Addressing the cause of the condition.
Stretching and Exercise: Stretching exercises are aimed at lengthening the plantar fascia in an attempt to lessen the pull on your heel. Increasing the length of the calf muscles is a very important part of any treatment. Tightness in this muscle group can cause excess pronation (arch drop), which may contribute to plantar fasciitis.
Anti-Inflammatory Agents: These may include ice and oral anti-inflammatory medications. These may provide some temporary relief from the pain of inflammation.
Foot Orthotics: The right custom orthotics are often the best defense in the prevention of plantar fasciitis and the most reliable long-term cure for existing conditions. A Custom Arch Support, is designed to completely support the corrected arch of your foot, determined by a unique way of capturing your optimal foot position. A restored arch significantly reduces the daily pull on the plantar fascia by relaxing the "bowstring" function of the fascia. It is the only practical way to address both the symptoms AND cause of your problem.
Refurbish Old/ Worn Orthotics: Over time, orthotics begin to break down and wear out. Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure that your orthotics will remain in good working condition. Orthoticrepairs.com will refurbish any used or worn-out orthotics. After we carefully remove the worn out portions of your orthotics, we add new padding, cushioning, top-covers, and bottoms- making them feel brand new!