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Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that can affect anyone. While some people can be more prone to developing it, there are many things that you can do that can cause it. This guide on plantar fasciitis should be read if you feel that you may be at risk, or if you feel you may be currently dealing with it. Here is more information on plantar fasciitis that you should know about: 

Some things that can indicate you are more at risk of developing plantar fasciitis

You are overweight — If you are overweight, then you are more at risk of developing plantar fasciitis. The reason for this is that more stress will be put on your feet, and this increases the chances of your plantar fascia becoming inflamed. If you are overweight and you do a lot of standing, then this significantly increases your chances of developing it. 

You have flat feet — If you have flat feet, then you will be more at risk of developing plantar fasciitis. Flat feet don't have an arch that helps to offer good support and more protection for the bottom of your feet. 

Some ways you can end up causing plantar fasciitis

Wearing the wrong shoes — If you don't wear shoes that offer you good support, then you can end up causing inflammation to the plantar fascia. Also, there are some shoes you can wear that will directly result in the development of plantar fasciitis, such as when you wear high heels for long periods of standing or for a lot of walking. 

Running on hard surfaces — When you run, you want to wear good running shoes and run on a softer surface. If you run on hard ground, then this will cause a lot of stress on your feet. That stress can easily result in the development of plantar fasciitis. 

Some treatments for plantar fasciitis 

Mild symptoms — If you have mild discomfort caused by plantar fasciitis, then you can try treating it at home. You want to stay off your feet as much as possible. You should also use small frozen water bottles to roll under your feet at least a few times a day. 

Moderate to severe symptoms — If you have moderate or worse pain, then you should go to the podiatrist. There are a variety of treatment options they may want to suggest for you. Some of these can include medications, braces, shoe appliances, and even surgery. For more information, contact a company like Dr. Christopher H. Peteros, DPM, LLC