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Plantar fascia pain can be almost debilitating at times. Sharp pain on the bottom of the heel immediately upon rising in the morning is a hallmark sympotm of plantar fasciitis. In this book Dr. Matt Davis discusses the full spectrum of treatment recommendations for plantar fasciitis. Starting with simple home treatments and progressing through various over the counter options and stretching programs, Dr. Davis concludes with a discussion on the various treatments that require a physician's supervision. Understanding what can be done at home without the need for expensive medications or equipment can allow those with plantar fasciitis to start self-treatment immediately. Understanding what a physician can offer as additional treatment can help decide when it is time to go to the doctor.
This title is part of the Save Your Copay series, written and published by Dr. Davis in an effort to share his experiences as a practicing orthopedic surgeon and allow individuals to begin self treatment for straight forward problems without expensive testing, medications, or equipment.