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How to Determine if it’s Plantar Fasciitis?

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 Millions of people across the world experience heel pain. How should we determine if it’s plantar fasciitis? As you get older, your risk of developing this condition doubles. However, don’t let the heel pain hold you back from active life. 

This article will make you understand the specific symptoms of plantar fasciitis and the various modalities to treat this condition naturally. 

What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis? 

There are many causes for your heel pain. However, studies reveal that plantar fasciitis is the most common one. 

There is a ligament named plantar fascia. It runs through the foot from the heel. This ligament can balance your foot’s arch while walking or running. 

If your heel pain experiences plantar fasciitis, you will then undergo the following symptoms:

  • Pain below the heel
  • Worsening pain after a long duration of inactivity especially waking up in the morning or getting up after sitting for a long time.
  • Pain when you put excess pressure on your heel or arch (walking, jumping, or climbing up the stairs).

Who are at risk of developing plantar fasciitis?

Anyone may develop plantar fasciitis. However, the following groups are more prone.

  • Pregnant females
  • Obese people 
  • Older adults 

Scientists also believe that this condition may occur due to the degeneration of the plantar fascia.

Is there any treatment for plantar fasciitis?

Usually, physicians treat plantar fasciitis with the right combination of home remedies and treatment modalities.

Let us explore the various treatment modalities in detail.

R.I.C.E. therapy includes Rest, Ice application, Compression, and Elevation. 

Medications such as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) help in reducing swelling and inflammation. However, their long-term use has several side effects, including kidney and heart problems.

Steroid injections – Physicians recommend steroid injections if you have severe heel pain. However, steroids also have significant complications. You may experience bone damage, increase in blood sugar, weight gain, suppressed immune system, etc. Hence, physicians don’t recommend it for a long duration.

Orthotics, including splints – They can bring relief from the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. It will reduce pressure on the fascia by keeping it in an extended position.

Diet – It also plays a vital role to lose weight. Hence, weight loss can reduce pressure on the feet associated with this condition.

Surgery – Surgery involves the removal of the plantar fascia portion. However, even this procedure has several risks:

  • Nerve damage
  • Reduced foot function
  • Chronic pain
  • Weak foot arch

You may require additional surgery like calf muscle surgery to fix these complications.

Here comes the question: Can regenerative cell treatment effectively heal plantar fasciitis? Let’s check! 

Can regenerative cell treatment effectively heal plantar fasciitis?

Since degeneration is the primary cause of plantar fasciitis, regenerative therapy helps! Regenerative therapy includes platelets rich plasma (P.R.P.) injections, prolotherapy, and cellular therapy. Unlike other above-listed modalities, regenerative therapy can treat the underlying cause of this condition. Moreover, it prompts the healing mechanism to repair the damaged cells naturally. Hence, it is a permanent nonsurgical method to heal plantar fasciitis. Furthermore, regenerative treatment has no risk of allergy and rejection. 

Does Medica Stem Cells Clinic offer regenerative cell treatment to fix your heel pain?

Yes. Our Medica Stem Cells Clinic offers regenerative therapy to fix heel pain, Knee Pain. We offer stem cell therapy, prolotherapy, and P.R.P. (Platelets-Rich Plasma) therapy under Regenerative medicine. 

Furthermore, our Medica Stem Cells Clinic offers nutritional therapy and physical therapy. During the consultation, we’ll offer a personalized combinational therapy to quicken your healing process. However, this combination varies according to the heel condition.

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