Planter Fascitis

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Plantar Fasciitis is a degenerative inflammatory condition of the plantar fascia—a thick connective tissue band that supports the foot arch. It occurs due to repetitive micro-tears from overuse, prolonged standing, faulty footwear, obesity, or tight calf muscles. Patients typically present with stabbing heel pain, especially with first steps in the morning, pain on weight-bearing, and increased discomfort after rest. Chronic cases lead to altered gait, heel spurs, and persistent inflammation affecting daily mobility.

Homoeopathy aims to relieve heel pain, reduce fascia inflammation, correct underlying strain tendencies, and improve foot biomechanics by individualized remedies. Medicines are selected based on modalities like morning aggravation, standing or walking pain, burning soles, stitching heel pains, or tight calf sensation. Long-term constitutional treatment prevents recurrence by addressing obesity, poor circulation, or joint weakness.

Natural Homoeopathic remedies to get rid of Planter Fascitis

Morning Stabbing Heel Pain on First Step, Better by Continued Walking – Rhus Toxicodendron

Classic for plantar fascia stiffness after rest. The patient wakes with sharp, tearing pain when initiating movement. As walking continues, pain gradually eases because joints and tissues “warm up.” Worse in cold, damp weather, prolonged rest, or getting up after long sitting. Suits patients with a history of overexertion or minor sprains.

Burning, Sore, Overworked Sole Pain with Heat Sensation in Feet – Sulphur

Marked burning in heel and foot sole, worse standing long and better elevating feet. Feet feel hot at night, with desire to uncover them. Pain increases when beginning to walk after sitting, but continuous standing worsens it too. Used in patients with chronic heel pain, obesity, or varicose tendencies.

Sharp Stitching Heel Pain Extending to Achilles, Worse First Movement – Arnica Montana

Severe heel soreness “as if beaten,” commonly after excessive walking, running, sports injuries, or jumping. Stiffness on first movement but also deep bruised tenderness when pressed. Perfect for plantar fasciitis from trauma or repeated impact.

Tight Calf Muscles with Pulling Heel Pain, Worse Stretching – Ruta Graveolens

Indicated when heel pain arises from strained ligaments or overused tendons. A tight stretching sensation radiates from sole to calf. Worse walking on uneven ground. Beneficial for long-standing cases with weakness of tendons.

Intense Heel Pain on Standing from Sitting, Unable to Bear Weight Initially – Calcarea Fluorica

For chronic plantar fasciitis with heel spur formation. Pain is especially intense when standing up after rest. The fascia feels “contracted” or rigid. Useful for bony outgrowths and ligament calcifications.

Severe Heel Pain Like a Nail Driven into It, Especially on Walking – Hepar Sulphuris

Sharp, nail-like, splintering pains in heel, worse stepping on hard surfaces. The patient avoids pressure and limps. Suitable in cases where inflammation is severe and tender.

Left-Sided Heel Pain Worse on Rising, Feels Swollen Internally – Lachesis

Left-dominant plantar pain with throbbing, congestive heaviness. Pain increases on first steps and improves with continued movement. Suits patients with heat sensitivity and circulatory tendencies.

Heel Pain with Numbness and Tingling in Soles, Worse in Cold – Agaricus Muscarius

Burning, tingling, or icy-cold sensation in feet with heel pain. Suits people with nerve irritability or poor circulation. Pain worsens in cold weather and improves in warmth.

Tearing Heel Pain with Weak Ankles and Difficulty Beginning to Walk – Causticum

Pain radiates upward with stiffness of Achilles tendon. Weakness causes unsteady initial steps. Helpful when tendon tightness dominates the picture.

Sole Pain Worse Barefoot on Hard Floor, Feels Better with Soft Shoes – Medorrhinum

Heel and arch pain worsens when walking barefoot or standing on tiles. Relief from cushioned shoes or soft surfaces. Suits patients with flat feet or hypermobility.

Right-Sided Heel Pain with Swelling After Long Standing – Bryonia Alba

Right heel becomes swollen, stiff, and extremely painful with slightest movement. Pain relieved by rest, pressure, or lying still. Useful for inflammation intensified by constant standing.

Burning and Soreness of Heel with Cracked Soles, Worse Standing Long – Graphites

Suitable for overweight patients with cracked soles and chronic heel inflammation. Feet feel heavy and sore after short walks.

Severe Morning Heel Pain with Marked Obesity, Excessive Sweating – Calcarea Carbonica

Indicated in obese, sweaty-footed individuals with heel pain aggravated by climbing stairs or prolonged walking. The soles feel tender and strained.

Painful Stretching in Plantar Fascia, Worse Running or Jumping – Hamamelis Virginiana

Pain due to congested veins and microtrauma. Suits athletes, runners, or those with repeated impact pressure on heels.

Burning, Scalding Pain in Soles with Restlessness – Arsenicum Album

Heel pain accompanied by burning soles and great restlessness. Worse after midnight, better by heat applications. Useful for chronic, recurrent fasciitis.

Severe Soreness and Tightness Felt Deep in Heel Pad – Silicea

Deep-seated heel pain, worse in cold damp weather. Patient walks cautiously due to tenderness. Works well for slow-healing fascia.

Tearing Heel Pain with Sensation of “Shrinking” Sole, Worse Rising – Pulsatilla

Pain shifts from spot to spot; patient feels feet hot at times, cold at other moments. Worse beginning to walk after sitting, better with slow gentle movement.

Bruised Sore Heel After Overwork, Better Rest – Bellis Perennis

Overstraining of foot from long walks, standing, or gym exercise. Heel feels bruised, inflamed, and sore to touch. Better cold applications.

Heel Sprain-Type Pain with Weak Foot Arches – Natrum Mur

Pulling, stitch-like heel pain worse walking fast, better slow walking. Suits patients with flat arches, emotional stress, and salt craving.

Plantar Fasciitis is a painful yet highly manageable condition when treated early. Homoeopathic medicines relieve inflammation, stiffness, and pressure-related heel pains with precise remedy selection based on modalities like first-step pain, burning soles, tight calves, or weight-bearing difficulty. Combined with rest, foot support, stretching, and weight management, homoeopathy offers sustained structural and functional improvement while reducing recurrence.