How To Treat Plantar Fasciitis

Steroid Injection

Receiving a steroid injection is another option for treating plantar fasciitis and managing the accompanying pain and inflammation. Doctors may recommend steroid injections, specifically cortisone, when symptoms are more severe. The cortisone is injected directly into the plantar fascia tissue and, as it's a potent anti-inflammatory medication, it can come with some severe side effects. Receiving powerful anti-inflammatory injections regularly or getting multiple at a time can lead to the plantar fascia rupturing, which actually worsens pain. Additionally, excessive injections can shrink the amount of fat padding that covers and protects the heel bones.

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