Knowledge is the key to making educated, timely decisions about your podiatric health. Sure, a busy life always involves plenty of risks, but there’s no reason to remain uninformed about those risks. Knowing the basics beforehand and taking early preventative care can spare you months of pain and tons of money.

To help you stay healthy regarding foot care, we’ve decided to share some common risks and complications of plantar fasciitis.

When it comes to the issues below, don’t wait! A few complications that only worsen with time include:

Degeneration, Scar Tissue, and Thickening

Wait too long to deal with plantar fasciitis, and you’ll be at risk for the above complications. Your body won’t have the capacity to heal if these problems manifest, and you won’t be able to determine if tissue damage of this type occurred in the first place. Typical treatments won’t relieve any pain once this happens, either.

Plantar Fascia Tearing

If you let plantar fasciitis go untreated for six months or longer, you will likely experience this complication. That means more pain, and just like the thickening issues described above, plantar fascia tearing won’t heal on its own.

Nerve Impingement

Plantar fasciitis can lead to other types of pain that stem from different causes. Nerve pain, for example, tends to occur when you’re off your feet. If you’re sitting or lying down and you experience sharp pain, that means the problem is nerve related, and it will be harder to treat than the two listed above.

With plantar fasciitis, waiting is never the answer. It might be tempting to put off treatment or try over-the-counter “solutions,” but doing so will only waste your time, empty your wallet, and increase your discomfort.

Instead, contact the expert team at Advanced Foot Care of NJ, LLC. We will always advocate for education, early action, and swift intervention. Our goal is to help Passaic County patients make the best choices for their foot and ankle health. Dr. Anant Joshi looks forward to serving you with sophisticated, superior podiatric care. Call us at 973-256-0002, or contact us online to schedule an appointment today!