Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

in El Monte, California
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Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation in the plantar fascia of the foot. The plantar fascia is a fibrous attachment similar to a ligament that runs from your heel to the ball of your foot and your toes. It’s similar to a rubber band, and it connects the bones of your foot. When you overuse or stretch this band too far, plantar fasciitis can occur.

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CAUSES
of Plantar Fasciitis

Anything that damages or irritates your plantar fascia can lead to plantar fasciitis. This includes:

Playing sports
Being on your feet all day
Wearing shoes that don’t offer support
Exercising without warming up
Working or exercising on a hard surface

Some health conditions can also cause plantar fasciitis. If you’ve gained more than 15 pounds within a few months, the pressure this puts on your feet can make the condition more likely. You can also develop plantar fasciitis if you have flat feet or high arches. 

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SYMPTOMS
of Plantar Fasciitis

Some of the most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis are:

Swelling around your heel
Heel pain
Stiffness in your foot
Tight Achilles tendon
Pain in your foot’s arch

You may experience pain when you stand up after sitting or lying down, but the pain usually goes away after a few minutes. You may also experience relief while walking or exercising, but the pain can get worse once you stop. 

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TREATMENT
for Plantar Fasciitis

When you need pain relief for heel pain, we at Mountain View Foot & Ankle offer customized treatments. Each of our patients is unique, so we provide highly individualized care.

We offer conservative options, like the use of anti-inflammatory medications, stretching exercises, and orthotic devices. For those experiencing more severe pain or who don’t get relief from these options, we offer the chance to get heel pain relief with laser treatment. 
 
Low-level laser therapy helps to speed up your body’s natural healing process and reduce inflammation. We rely on the Diowave laser, which treats damaged cells deep within your foot. It’s unlike the usual cold lasers, allowing you to get the treatment you need in as little as 10 minutes. 

Mild plantar fasciitis may require only one treatment session, while severe forms may require more. Laser therapy is non-invasive and doesn’t require a long recovery process. 

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Get Heel Pain Treatment at Mountain View Foot & Ankle

If you’re experiencing heel pain, foot stiffness, or any of the other symptoms that plantar fasciitis causes, turn to us at Mountain View Foot & Ankle. Our team of highly qualified experts is ready to help. We offer treatment for people in the following areas:

El Monte
Temple City
West Covina
Pico Rivera
Monterey Park
Baldwin Park

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