Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and is the painful swelling of the plantar fascia, the fibrous band of tissue that connects the heel bone with the toes. The plantar fascia ligament provides support for the heel and arches of the foot. When the ligament is stretched beyond its normal range of motion or strained, the tissue becomes inflamed and swollen. The swelling ultimately results in a constant, dull ache or a sharp stabbing pain in the heel of the foot when walking or standing. The board-certified podiatrists at American Foot & Leg Specialists are experts in treating plantar fasciitis and providing long term relief.

In this video, Dr. Loren Colon, discusses treatments available at American Foot & Leg Specialists for plantar fasciitis. Our physicians believe that conservative methods are best. These include stretching the ligament, icing the inflamed area, using oral or topical anti-inflammatories, steroid injections, night splints, arch supports, physical therapy, and MLS laser therapy.