Plantar Fasciitis & Ankle Pain Specialist – Located in Richmond VA
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. The plantar fascia, a ligament on the bottom of the foot, becomes degenerative or inflamed secondary to structural issues in the lower extremity. Some of these structural issues include flatfeet, high-arched feet, or tight calf muscles.
What are common symptoms?
- Tenderness to heel or arch of the foot
- Heel pain worse in the morning when first stepping out of bed
- Heel pain after activity
What are treatment options?
Rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications are initial treatments patients may try at home. However, when pain persists, you should consult a foot and ankle specialist.
Physical therapy is often a crucial part of treating plantar fasciitis. Your physician can also give a corticosteroid injection to help with symptoms.
Sometimes an MRI scan may be utilized to confirm diagnosis. In rare instances, surgical intervention consisting of ligament or tendon releases may be performed.
At G2 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, we will review non-surgical treatment options for foot pain with you and only recommend surgery if absolutely needed.
G2 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is Richmond & Midlothian VA’s boutique orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice that focuses on individualized patient care in a comfortable environment. Request an appointment online or give us a call at 804-375-4322 to get started.
Why G2 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine?
To our Ankle Specialist, Dr. Anson Chu patient care is of the utmost importance. He is committed to finding the best treatment plan suited for each patient and exhausting all conservative measures before surgical intervention. He is dedicated to staying up to date with the latest foot and ankle research in order to find the best approach to fit the lifestyle goals of his patients.
G2 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is Richmond & Midlothian VA’s boutique orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice that focuses on individualized patient care in a comfortable environment. Request an appointment online or give us a call at 804-375-4322 to get started.
