Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Escondido, CA
Board-Certified Specialists Focused on Your Recovery
- Ultrasound-guided diagnosis for accurate results
- Custom orthotics and advanced orthobiologics
- Conservative to surgical options under one roof
- Same-week and Saturday appointments available
Why Choose North County Foot & Ankle Specialists
Precision Diagnosis With Ultrasound
Plantar fasciitis is a soft tissue injury that standard X-rays can miss. Your podiatrist in Escondido, CA, uses ultrasound imaging to pinpoint the source of your heel pain and guide injections with accuracy, so your treatment plan starts on the right track.
Proven, Advanced Treatment Options
From custom molded orthotics to orthobiologics and platelet-rich plasma therapy, Dr. Jason Morris and Dr. Avanti Redkar offer a full spectrum of treatments designed to reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, and help you avoid surgery whenever possible.
Two Board-Certified Specialists
Dr. Morris is a board-certified podiatrist and Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons with advanced reconstructive training. Dr. Redkar is a board-certified podiatrist with fellowship training in sports medicine and ankle reconstruction. Together, they bring complementary expertise to every case.
Every Step Should Be Pain-Free
You've dealt with the morning hobble, the midday ache, and the mental math of wondering whether it's "bad enough" to see someone. It is. Plantar fasciitis does not resolve on its own, and the longer you wait, the longer recovery takes. The board-certified podiatrists at North County Foot & Ankle Specialists in Escondido, CA, are ready to find what's causing your heel pain and build a plan that actually works.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. About 2 million patients are treated every year. This degenerative condition happens when the plantar fascia, the ligament that runs from your heel bone to your toes, becomes irritated and inflamed.
The most common cause of plantar fasciitis is repetitive strain to this ligament. This can happen due to excessive running or walking, exercises that place stress on the heel, or poor footwear. Repetitive activities cause micro-tears and inflammation in the plantar fascia, which eventually leads to plantar fasciitis.
Why You Should Get Heel Pain Diagnosed
While plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, there could be other reasons your foot is sending you urgent warnings. You could have a stress fracture, Achilles tendinitis, or bursitis, to name a few possible explanations.
Because there are several potential causes, it is important to have your foot properly diagnosed. If plantar fasciitis is suspected, our board-certified podiatrists at North County Foot & Ankle Specialists in Escondido, CA, may use ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis since soft tissue injuries are difficult to identify with traditional X-rays.
Do You Need Relief from Heel Pain? Call for a Consultation
Dr. Jason Morris and Dr. Avanti Redkar at North County Foot & Ankle Specialists in Escondido, CA, understand how frustrating recurring heel pain is for patients. They are trained in advanced podiatry procedures and, using a patient-first approach, can uncover the source of your discomfort in order to determine the treatment that best suits your needs.
Dr. Morris is a board-certified podiatrist and Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Redkar is a board-certified podiatrist with fellowship training in sports medicine and ankle reconstruction.
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How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
If it is detected early, most cases of plantar fasciitis can be treated at home with rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, and stretching exercises for the calves and plantar fascia. But if home remedies and anti-inflammatory medications don't resolve the pain, our doctors in Escondido may recommend:
Orthotic Shoe Inserts
Orthotic shoe inserts will provide needed arch support, especially in shoes such as women's flats that offer little in the way of foot support. We also recommend wearing activity-appropriate shoes. If you run, wear running shoes. If you are hiking, wear a pair of hiking boots.
Stretching Exercises
Gentle stretching exercises can help prevent plantar fasciitis and relieve the pain of a flare-up. In particular, stretching your calves can help reduce heel pain. We can explain the proper exercises or, if needed, recommend physical therapy.
Night Splints
Wearing a splint, or brace, on your foot at night will keep your plantar fascia stretched so it doesn't tighten up overnight and cause pain when you step out of bed in the morning.
If you are still struggling with foot pain, our doctors can recommend more advanced treatments such as orthobiologics, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment, or extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). Surgery is only considered as a last resort and only if a year of aggressive nonsurgical methods has not provided relief.
Dr. Morris, a college athlete himself, understands the importance of staying active and the desire of his patients to get back on their feet as quickly as possible.
Our Patient-First Approach
"Patient-first" means that we consider every treatment option to find the one that best suits your needs.
When you come in for care at North County Foot & Ankle Specialists in Escondido, CA, the doctors start by exploring the most conservative options to bring you relief. However, if needed, we are also trained in using the latest techniques to treat complex cases. In addition to their advanced training in reconstructive procedures, Dr. Morris and Dr. Redkar specialize in using advanced orthobiologics to boost healing in select cases.
Don't let foot pain prevent you from enjoying life to its fullest.
North County Foot & Ankle Specialists can help get you back on your feet.
Heel Spur vs. Plantar Fasciitis
How Can You Tell Which One You Have?
It's difficult to tell the difference between plantar fasciitis and heel spurs since both cause pain in the same area, but they are distinct problems. Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament. A heel spur is a bone-like calcium deposit that grows on the heel bone and usually isn't visible to the naked eye.
The doctors at North County Foot & Ankle Specialists in Escondido, CA, will use X-rays and other techniques to determine what is causing your problem and recommend the appropriate treatment.
