Can I avoid going to a hospital for plantar fasciitis treatment?

I woke up this morning, stepped on my heel, and felt a tingling sensation. I was wondering what it was. I looked it up and found out it was plantar fasciitis. I'm sharing my experience treating plantar fasciitis at home.

 

1. What is plantar fasciitis?

 

Plantar fasciitis is a condition in the sole of the foot Inflammation of the fibrous tissue called the plantar fascia This happened! The plantar fascia plays a vital role in supporting the arch of the foot and absorbing shock. Because the plantar fascia is inflamed, treatment for plantar fasciitis is necessary.

 

2. What causes plantar fasciitis?

 

The causes of plantar fasciitis include problems with shoes, problems with the structure of the foot itself, flat feet, excessive walking, or bad walking habits. In my case, I thought about the cause and it was because the cushions in my shoes were worn out. old shoes The biggest problem was that I only did walking exercises for 3-4 days while wearing these shoes. After finding out the cause, I threw away my old sneakers and switched to better cushioning and started exercising. I realized that to properly treat plantar fasciitis, I needed to know the exact cause.

 

 

3. How to treat plantar fasciitis at home?

 

This was my first time experiencing plantar fasciitis, so I was worried about whether I should go to the hospital for treatment. After doing some research, I heard that it was possible to treat the initial stages of plantar fasciitis at home, so I tried it consistently. I was told that stretching and massage were important. When massaging the soles of your feet, it was important to gently and slowly massage the muscles in your soles. For the stretching, sit down, bend your toes upward, and slowly stretch. Fortunately, since it was still in the early stages, the pain gradually improved. However, it's important to note that if you continue to experience pain for more than two weeks after trying home treatment, you should definitely see an orthopedic surgeon for plantar fasciitis treatment!

 

4. Things to do to prevent plantar fasciitis!

 

I started wearing cushioned indoor shoes at home, and while researching what I could do with my sneakers, I tried inserting insoles to maintain arch support and protect my heels. I realized how important shoes are.

 

 

 

Early stages of plantar fasciitis can be treated at home! But If the pain persists even after two weeks of stretching and massage, be sure to consult an orthopedic surgeon!