<human>: Hi..I have a very sore heel. More painful in the morning or after I rest it... Once I start walking on it the pain diminishes but it is constant...some days more than others..have had this for 3 weeks....been icing it a couple times a day..taking g extra strength Advil and doing stretches I found on internet sites. I think it is plantar faciilis.. Seems like the save symptoms..... Will this eventually go away on its own? How long will it last? Should I see a podiatrist? Or a physio therapist? Thank you
<bot>: Hi, Thanks for your query. From your symptoms, it seems that you are suffering from plantar fasciitis. It happens due to inflammation of the plantar fascia. It hurts the most with the first few steps in the morning because the plantar fascia is tight and has not stretched out yet, and throughout the day it loosens up. The best thing you can do is when you wake up in the morning, before getting out of bed and taking a step, give yourself a little foot rub. There are many things you can try to help your foot get better:Give your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your feet hurt. Try not to walk or run on hard surfaces. Use shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole. Do toe stretches, calf stretches and towel stretches several times a day, especially when you first get up in the morning. To help the pain, ice the area immediately after getting up in the morning. You can use either a store-bought cold pack or a frozen wet towel. Ice for 10 or 15 minutes. To reduce inflammation, take an aspirin or ibuprofen at mealtime. A 4-inch wide Crêpe bandage wrapped around the region also helps reduce discomfort. Consider using soft silicone heel cushions for preventing any further damage to fascia do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care