Plantar Fasciitis is a very serious condition. Individuals who suffer from it will have pain in the heels of their foot and perhaps along the entire arch or bottom of the foot. Persons often feel the worst pain when they wake up in the morning.  It is only after they have begun to walk around, warming up and stretching out their foot that they feel some relief.  It is always best to treat plantar fasciitis as early as possible.  As soon as an individual begins to feel pain and suspect that is it due to plantar fasciitis or it has been diagnosed definitively by a doctor, it is best to take action. This will typically allow the problem to be solved much quicker then if nothing at all is done.

There are a number of things that individuals can do to treat this condition. They include stretching, wearing supportive shoes, resting, using orthotics, taking anti-inflammatory medications and putting arch supports in their shoes. One of the very best options is custom foot orthotics.  A Podiatrist will work with the patient to create an orthotic specifically for their foot. Sometimes individuals will buy mass produced orthotics and foot supports, and while some may be helpful, they are never is good as custom-made functional devices because the latter takes a persons foot construction into consideration so that they fit perfectly and also provides the support in the areas that a person needs them.

Custom-made, functional foot orthotics have been discovered to be one the very best options when treating Plantar Fasciitis, even better then taking NSAIDS, wearing heal cups or being injected with cortisone.  For those who would rather not take medications, custom foot orthotics provide for an approach to treatment that is not invasive at all and pose few to no serious health risks.

A custom foot orthotic typically uses semi-rigid materials and the device may be the length of the entire foot or 3/4s of it. The arch support used is mostly longitudinal.  The cost of a custom foot orthotic may or may not be covered by an individual’s health insurance. It is important for person to find out this information prior to ordering them so that there are no surprises at the checkout counter.   If they work to relieve a person’s Plantar Fasciitis pain, then they may actually be pretty priceless.

Custom foot orthotics can be prescribed and designed by a Podiatrist. They will work to create an orthotic that is perfectly suited for the patient’s foot, their condition and whatever specific problems they have reported. A good custom orthotic, combined with stretching, rest and when needed, anti-inflammatory and/or pain medications can be a very effective way to treat plantar fasciitis.

Custom orthotics can be a great way to treat Plantar Fasciitis.  This very painful condition can be difficult to tolerate and subsequently, will require some sort of treatment. Wearing orthotics is an easy, non-invasive way to experience relief.