Plantar fasciitis (PF) is certainly a very common problem that I see in clinic on an almost daily basis.
PF can be triggered by many different causes such as:
- Prolonged standing
- Sudden impact
- Increased weight or
- A sudden change in activity.
It sounds like your symptoms are triggered by long walks.
In general, simple treatments for PF include:
- stretching your calves
- wearing cushioned footwear and
- rolling the PF with a ball or ice bottle.
If you would like to look into further, I would suggest seeing a Sports/MSK physician or a podiatrist - they can assess you clinically and perhaps scan your foot with an ultrasound scanner.
You might then require other treatments such as:
- orthotics
- shockwave therapy or
- injection treatments
I hope this helps.
Bw
Dr Dinesh
