Condition 4 – Chapters
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Medical treatments for plantar fasciitis can help with pain but should be seen as part of a larger plan, not the whole solution.
Possible medical options include:
Short courses of anti-inflammatory medication to reduce intense pain
Corticosteroid injections to temporarily calm severe inflammation
Night splints to keep the plantar fascia gently stretched during sleep
Custom orthotics or insoles to redistribute pressure under the foot
Limitations and cautions:
Repeated cortisone injections can weaken tissue and increase the risk of rupture
Medication may mask pain but does not rebuild tissue strength or flexibility
Orthotics may help in the short term, but without rehabilitation the foot can become more dependent on support
Used wisely, these tools can create a window of comfort so that proper rehabilitation can take place.
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