plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is related to overuse and strain, overweight, improper wearing of shoes, sole deformity, age factors, etc. It can be treated by rest and reduced activity, physical therapy, insole correction, drug therapy, closed therapy, surgical treatment, etc. 1. Causes 1. Overuse and strain Plantar fasciitis is often caused by prolonged standing, walking, running, or high-intensity sports activities. These activities can put the plantar fascia in a state of tension for a long time, resulting in local tissue strain and inflammation. 2. Overweight and excessive weight can increase the burden on the plantar fascia, making it more vulnerable to injury and inflammation. 3. Improper wearing of shoes with soft soles or insufficient support will cause excessive flexion of the plantar fascia during walking and lack of necessary protection, thus causing inflammation.4. Foot deformities such as high arch feet, flat feet and other foot structural abnormalities will increase the burden on the plantar fascia and make it more vulnerable to damage. 5. Age factor With age, the elasticity and toughness of plantar fascia gradually decrease, and the resistance to injury is correspondingly weakened.2. Treatment methods1. Rest and reduce activityDuring the pain attack, try to reduce the standing and walking time, so that plantar fascia can get enough rest.2. Physical therapy includes hot compress, ice compress, massage, etc. Hot compress helps promote blood circulation and inflammation resolution; ice is suitable for acute attacks to reduce swelling and pain. Massage can relieve muscle tension and promote local blood circulation.3. Insole orthotics Use an insole with arch support and shock absorption to reduce pressure and damage to the plantar fascia. 4. Drug therapy Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, celecoxib, diclofenac sodium, etc., can effectively relieve pain and inflammation caused by plantar fasciitis. Patients can be treated with these drugs under the guidance of a doctor. 5. Closed treatment For patients with obvious pain and limited pain points, closed treatment can be used. Anti-inflammatory drugs (Such as betamethasone, triamcinolone acetonide, prednisone, etc.) directly injected into the inflammatory site to quickly relieve pain and eliminate inflammation. 6. Surgical treatment If the surgical treatment is ineffective, and the patient's symptoms continue to worsen, surgery can be considered. The main purpose of surgery is to release the tension of the plantar fascia and remove the bone spur to eliminate the source of pain. The method is mainly plantar fascia relaxation.