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
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