Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain / Heel Spur

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes foot pain. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot. It connects the heel to the ball of the foot. If your first few steps out of bed in the morning cause severe pain in the heel of your foot, you may have this condition or an overuse injury that affects the sole of the foot. If you are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis you may have inflamed the tough, fibrous band of tissue (fascia) connecting your heel bone to the base of your toes. If this is the case, our providers at Beyond Podiatry can help alleviate your pain and get you back on your feet.

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What Causes Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Concerns

Plantar fasciitis is a chronic condition that leads to lingering foot and heel pain. It’s caused by inflammation of your plantar fascia, the long band of connective tissues that link your toes to your heel bone. While anyone of any age can develop this condition, it most commonly affects adults between the ages of 40-60, especially if you work in a field that requires you to be on your feet all day. Your plantar fascia can become inflamed because of:

  • Heel spurs
  • Flat feet
  • High arches
  • Excess body weight
A person touching their left foot

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

This condition leads to severe, stabbing foot and heel pain, although the discomfort you feel generally occurs after long periods of rest. For instance, sufferers usually explain that their condition flares up first thing in the morning, or after sitting for long periods. Soreness and tenderness from this condition can also flare up after long periods of activity. You’re more likely to have plantar fasciitis pain after exercise, but not during exercise.

Treatment Options

At Beyond Podiatry, we offer a combination of treatments to address your current flare-up, while also preventing future discomfort. If these conservative plantar fasciitis therapies aren’t effective for you, or if your heel pain is worsening, it might be time to consider surgery. Our treatment options include:

  • Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)
  • Anti-inflammatory medications
  • Custom orthotic inserts
  • Cortisone injections
  • Corrective shoes

Treating Plantar Fasciitis in Michigan, Illinois, & Kentucky

Between dozens of bones and joints, in addition to multiple connective tissues, a lot of issues can arise that can lead to chronic foot and heel pain. Our leading podiatrists at Beyond Podiatry offer modern treatment solutions for all causes of foot and heel pain, including plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. Book your appointment at your closest location by using the online scheduler or by phone. 

 

Are you looking for a provider to treat your plantar fasciitis? Dr. Stephen T. Frascone, one of our board-certified podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons, treats patients at our Great Lakes Foot and Ankle Institute branches in Chesterfield and Shelby Township, MI.

Don’t live in Michigan? No worries! We have locations nationwide. Use our Request an Appointment tool to find the office closest to you. All of our locations feature the latest innovations in medical equipment, including digital x-rays, ultrasounds, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT) treatment, and more. At Beyond Podiatry, we are committed to helping you achieve positive outcomes for long-term foot and ankle health.

Provider

Stephen T. Frascone, DPM

Stephen T. Frascone, DPM

Podiatrist and Foot & Ankle Surgeon located in Chesterfield and Shelby Township, MI

Stephen Frascone, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon at Beyond Podiatry, which has locations in Chesterfield, Clinton Township, Fort Gratiot, East China Township, Shelby Township, and Rochester, Michigan. Dr. Frascone’s thorough knowledge and background make him an invaluable member of the team.

He helps his patients with a wide variety of foot problems from basic foot care to ankle and foot surgery. His specialty interests include endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures, elective reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, diabetic preventive care, and chronic wound management.

Dr. Frascone graduated with a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University in Minnesota. He then completed his postgraduate medical training at the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He followed with a three-year surgical residency at St. John Hospital – North Shores. Dr. Frascone completed a fellowship in traumatology and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at the University Clinic for Traumatology in Vienna, Austria.

He’s a diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is also certified as a wound care specialist by the American Academy of Wound Management.

Call the office or schedule an appointment online today to see if Dr. Frascone can help you with your podiatric needs.

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