Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis services offered in Great Neck and Mineola, NY

If you experience sharp heel pain when you first get out of bed in the morning, then you may suffer from plantar fasciitis, an inflammatory condition and a common cause of heel pain. The experienced podiatry team at Comprehensive Podiatric Care, led by Brian Lynn, DPM, MBA, offers innovative treatments for plantar fasciitis to ease symptoms and heal the inflamed tissue. To schedule an appointment, call the office in Great Neck and Mineola, New York, or book an appointment online to learn more.

What is plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis refers to inflammation of your plantar fascia, which is the thick bowstring-like ligament on the sole of your foot that connects your heel to your toes. Your plantar fascia is designed to support the arch of your foot and act as a shock absorber while you walk or run.

Excess tension or stress on the plantar fascia leads to the development of small tears in the tissue. If you continue to stress your damaged ligament, you may irritate the tears, which leads to inflammation and pain.

You are at greater risk of developing plantar fasciitis if you engage in activities that place a lot of stress on your feet, such as long-distance running or ballet dancing. You can also develop heel pain if you spend a lot of time on your feet walking or standing on hard surfaces. ‘

Obesity, a high foot arch, and altered gait are also risk factors for the development of plantar fasciitis.

How is plantar fasciitis diagnosed?

At Comprehensive Podiatric Care, Dr. Lynn can diagnose plantar fasciitis after reviewing your symptoms and medical history and performing a physical exam focused on your foot. To rule out other causes of your pain, the team may request diagnostic tests, such as an X-ray or MRI.

The diagnostic images may identify bone spurs, a source of heel pain that can occur with your plantar fasciitis.

How is plantar fasciitis treated?

Treatment for your plantar fasciitis depends on the severity of your symptoms, the underlying cause of your heel pain, and your overall health. Initially, Dr. Lynn may recommend:

Over-the-counter pain relievers
Anti-inflammatory medication
Physical therapy
Night splints

Comprehensive Podiatric Care is an advanced, full-service podiatry practice that offers many innovative treatments for plantar fasciitis that focus on healing inflammation and alleviating pain to reduce your need for surgery. Some of the innovative treatments include:

Shockwave therapy

This is an innovative tool that uses powerful radial shockwaves to accelerate the healing of your damaged tissue.

Amniotic injections

Amniotic injections contain anti-inflammatory agents that activate growth factors to support healing and reduce your risk of developing scar tissue.

Custom orthotics

Comprehensive Podiatric Care also offers custom orthotics made with advanced computer technology to provide your foot with the extra support it needs to reduce pain and promote healing.

For innovative plantar fasciitis care focused on accelerating your body’s natural healing process, contact Comprehensive Podiatric Care by phone or online.