Fascia plays an important role in the human musculoskeletal system. It’s a band or sheet of connective tissue, that attaches, encloses, stabilizes and separates muscles and other internal organs.   

There are some classifications of fascia in the human body. One of them is a plantar fascia. But did you know about a disease which is related to the plantar fascia and may cause constant pain while walking? It is called plantar fasciitis.

The causes of plantar fasciitis are not entirely clear. This is a disorder of the insertion site of the ligament on the bone characterized by micro tears, the breakdown of collagen and scarring.  

What Things Cause the Appearance of Plantar Fasciitis?  

The list of prerequisites for the development of plantar fasciitis is quite long. Almost everyone may be vulnerable to this disease.

• Overweight. Obesity problem increases the load on the plantar fascia, it leads to microtraumas and complicates the process of repairing of this tissue.
• Constant physical stress. It is more related to athletes, skiers, and football players.
• Joint diseases and flat feet. These disorders significantly change the type of gait, increasing the load on feet and provoking abnormal function of the plantar fascia.

• Injuries of calcaneal bone which impact on strength of fascia and increase the load on feet.     

• Wrong footwear. This problem increases the uneven load on the feet.

The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is severe excruciating pain in the foot while walking. The pain increases after awakening and during physical activity.

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment  

Modern medicine doesn’t offer any effective methods for getting rid of this disorder. It is impossible to get rid of bony growths on the heel. But it’s possible to live comfortably with it, using several medications, which make it easier to walk and relieve pain.   

Medication treatment of plantar fasciitis. Doctors usually prescribe topical drugs - several creams, gels, and patches. For the treatment of plantar fasciitis with severe pain, doctors use anesthetic topical drugs, mostly - novocaine.    

 Physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis treatment. To treat the symptoms of plantar fasciitis podiatrist may recommend a series of processes which are able to relieve your pain, swelling, and inflammation. Ultrasound therapy helps to get rid of spasms and stimulates metabolic processes in tissues.

Bath with various minerals improves processes of cell nutrition, which provide the life to cells, organs, and tissues. Laser therapy increases local blood circulation and decreases pain symptoms. Also, your doctor may recommend you to follow such procedures:

• Electrophoresis
• Extracorporeal shock wave therapy
• Tenex procedure

In some severe cases, the doctor may recommend a surgical operation, despite the fact that there is no clear evidence that this method is effective enough to treat plantar fasciitis.