Plantar fascia release, or plantar fasciotomy, is a type of outpatient foot surgery in which small incisions are made in the plantar fascia to relieve severe heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. The ...

The studies compared various treatments including endoscopic plantar fascia release, mini-scalpel needle treatment, ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency, and needle electrolysis, compared to ...

Surgical treatment involves gastrocnemius recession, where the calves are surgically lengthened to decrease stress on the plantar fascia. Or a partial plantar fascia release where an incision at ...

The surgical treatments include a plantar fascia release. This is a surgical procedure to partially cut the plantar fascia to relieve tension and inflammation. Then, the doctor can also do a ...

The good news? Treatment for plantar fasciitis usually doesn't require surgery. Stretching and specific exercises are first-line options for both treatment and prevention of the injury.

As a runner, I’ve dealt with my fair share of foot-related injuries over the years, such as the persistent pain of plantar fasciitis. The dull ache along the bottom of your foot can pose a ...

In more severe cases, doctors might recommend corticosteroid injections, shockwave therapy or even surgery. Preventing plantar fasciitis is all about being proactive. Wear supportive shoes and ...

Roll a hard hockey ball or water bottle under your foot to help stretch and release the plantar fascia tissue. Initially, these stretches can help to relieve pain before you build in some longer ...

Now, they said, their plantar fasciitis "is completely under control." They continued: "I run without pain, I wake up and can walk without pain. I am truly amazed that something so simple has ...