Dr. Chris Sakowski, MD | Plantar Fasciitis Surgeon

Physical therapy is often one of the first treatment approaches for plantar fasciitis. The physical therapist may have you perform stretching exercises to improve the flexibility of the plantar fascia and strengthen the muscles in your lower leg, which can stabilize your heel.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, can help reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.

Wearing plantar fasciitis orthotics such as more supportive walking boots or adding custom shoe inserts can help distribute pressure evenly across your feet, relieving stress on the plantar fascia. Additionally, your doctor may recommend wearing night splints while you sleep.

If other treatments are ineffective, our plantar fasciitis doctor may recommend steroid injections to reduce inflammation and ease pain.

In rare cases, when conservative treatments fail to bring relief after several months, open surgery for plantar fasciitis might be considered for chronic Plantar Fasciitis. The plantar fascia release surgery includes partially separating the plantar fascia from the heel bone to decrease tension and pain.