Plantar Fasciitis Specialist
Podiatry & Foot & Ankle Surgery located in Live Oak, TX
Each year, over 2 million Americans visit a podiatrist for plantar fasciitis. If you experience persistent heel pain that interferes with your work or ability to exercise, it’s vital to get treated. At Greater San Antonio Podiatry, experienced podiatrist Rolando Santellana, DPM, provides comprehensive care for plantar fasciitis. To make an appointment, call the office in Live Oak, Texas, or book online today.
Plantar fasciitis is a common overuse injury that often affects runners and other athletes. It occurs when small tears form in the plantar fascia –– a band of thick tissue that runs from your heel to your toes. Over time, these tears become inflamed, causing intense heel pain.
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
As the condition worsens, you might also experience difficulty standing up, walking, or exercising.
Anyone can develop plantar fasciitis, but several factors may increase your risk, including:
You’re also more likely to experience plantar fasciitis if you work a physically demanding job. That’s especially true if you spend most of the day standing on hard surfaces, like concrete.
To diagnose plantar fasciitis, Dr. Santellana reviews your medical records and asks about your symptoms, including if they’re worse at certain times of the day, like first thing in the morning, and if they respond to at-home treatment, like ice or rest.
Next, Dr. Santellana examines your feet, heels, and ankles. He looks for swelling, bruising, or redness and conducts various tests to check your muscle strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Dr. Santellana might also order X-rays to look at the alignment of the bones and joints in your feet. After confirming the diagnosis, Dr. Santellana makes treatment recommendations.
Treatment of plantar fasciitis depends on various factors, including your age, the intensity of your symptoms, and their effect on your life. Still, Dr. Santellana recommends conservative and noninvasive treatment whenever possible. He might recommend:
If your symptoms persist or worsen, Dr. Santellana may recommend surgery to help resolve the condition.
To explore the different treatment options for plantar fasciitis, make an appointment at Greater San Antonio Podiatry by calling the office or booking online today.