Plantar fasciitis treatment is to cure an injury that is known as a plantar fasciitis. Fasciitis is well known as it is the most common type of heel pain it is caused by weakened, swollen, or irritation of the of the plantar fascia which is a flat band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.

Plantar fasciitis treatment is simple and effective, first of all the patient must rest the foot and avoid any strenuous exercise this will allow it to heal. Other forms of treatment can be applied like:

• Applying an ice pack to reduce inflammation.
• Gentle stretching this has been known to help with the healing progress.
• Taking anti-inflammatory medication to reduce inflammation.
• Night splints are used to keep the foot stretched while the patient sleeps so in the morning pain is reduce.

Over a course of three months the pain should have subsided and daily exercise routines can be carried out, if the pain and inflammation persists seeing a doctor may be the best course of action.