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Inflammation of plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue in the sole of the foot running from the heel to the base of the toes is referred to as plantar fasciitis. The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain in the heel. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain.
There is great scope for treating plantar fasciitis with homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic medicines reduce inflammation and the attending symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Heel pain gets remarkably better with these medicines. In conventional treatment, painkillers are recommended or steroid injections are injected in the painful area. It may help but the results are short-lived. In cases that do not respond to medicines and injections, surgery is recommended. However, homeopathy offers long-term results with no side effects at all. Homeopathy is a great alternative that can help avoid surgical intervention if opted without much delay.
Homeopathic medicines go to the core of the problem to treat its root cause. Initially, it reduces the inflammation of plantar fascia and reduces the intensity and frequency of symptoms and with time the symptoms go away completely. Taking the complete course of homeopathic treatment as suggested by a homeopathic doctor, cure occurs in most cases of mild to moderate intensity. The dosage, potency and repetition of the homeopathic medicine varies from case to case, so self- medication should be avoided.
The homeopathic prescription for plantar fasciitis varies from case to case based on the symptom presentation. An individualized prescription is done in every case as per the unique characteristic symptoms of the patient. This properly selected remedy brings excellent cure.
These medicines are of natural origin that are totally harmless and treat this condition naturally in a very safe manner.
Top 5 Homeopathic Medicines for Plantar Fasciitis
Top grade homeopathic medicines for plantar fasciitis are Rhus Tox, Pulsatilla, Berberis Vulgaris, Bryonia Alba and Valeriana Officinalis.
1. Rhus Tox – Most Top Rated Medicine For Plantar Fasciitis
Rhus Tox is one of the best homeopathic medicines for plantar fasciitis. Rhus Tox is prominently indicated for complaints arising from excessive stress, strain on or use of a body part. In cases where heel pain is worse in the mornings as one takes the first few steps, Rhus Tox is the best medicine with which the heel pain subsides eventually. Apart from the above unique symptom, Rhus Tox is also considered for plantar fasciitis cases where running and exercise worsen the pain by putting excessive stress on the heels.
When to use Rhus Tox?
Rhus Tox is a wonderful choice of medicine to manage plantar fasciitis with heel pain that worsen in morning when taking first few steps on beginning to walk.
How to use Rhus Tox?
From low to high potency, it works well in all potencies. Initially, it is best to use 30C potency two to three times a day. In case no changes occur, one may use high potencies under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor.
2. Pulsatilla – For Heel Pain That Worsens On Rising From Seat
For heel pain that worsens when rising from a sitting position, Pulsatilla is considered one of the best homeopathic medicines for plantar fasciitis. Boring pain in the heel that worsens in the evening is another unique symptom that signals use of Pulsatilla as the ideal choice among homeopathic medicines. It is also helpful for heel pain that one feels every time one starts walking. Such people feel the need to stretch their feet.
When to use Pulsatilla?
It is a well-indicated medicine to manage heel pain in plantar fasciitis cases when pain worsens while rising from a sitting position, on starting to walk and also in evening time.
How to use Pulsatilla?
Though it can be taken in any potency from low to high, but the most frequently recommended is 30C potency. Pulsatilla 30C can be taken twice a day for good results.
3. Berberis Vulgaris – When Heel Pain Worsens On Standing
Berberis Vulgaris is one of the most effective homeopathic medicines for plantar fasciitis where standing worsens heel pain. Few persons needing Berberis Vulgaris may specifically complain of ulcerative pain in the heel. Pain in the balls of the feet on stepping is yet another indication to use Berberis Vulgaris.
When to use Berberis Vulgaris?
Berberis Vulgaris is a suitable medicine for managing plantar fasciitis when heel pain increases while standing.
How to use Berberis Vulgaris?
This medicine can be used in 30C potency once or twice a day.
4. Bryonia Alba – When Heel Pain Worsens From Stepping
Bryonia Alba is one of the most suitable homeopathic medicines for plantar fasciitis where the heel pain worsens from stepping. Rest brings relief. Pins and needle-like sensation in the soles may accompany the heel pain in some cases.
When to use Bryonia Alba?
This medicine works well for heel pain worse from stepping in plantar fasciitis cases.
How to use Bryonia Alba?
Most commonly, it is used in 30C potency that can be used two to three times a day
5. Valeriana Officinalis – When Heel Pain Gets Better By Walking
Valeriana Officinalis is another of the well-recognised homeopathic medicines for plantar fasciitis treatment. Valeriana Officinalis is well indicated for plantar fasciitis where the heel pain gets better by walking. Sitting worsens heel pain.
When to use Valeriana Officinalis?
This medicine is recommended when heel pain is relieved by walking.
How to use Valeriana Officinalis?
It is advised to take this medicine once a day in 30C potency.
Cause of plantar fasciitis
The exact cause of plantar fasciitis is not clearly understood. Any factor that puts excessive stress, strain on the plantar fascia makes a person prone to plantar fasciitis. The risk factors for plantar fasciitis include excessive running, prolonged periods of standing, obesity, flat foot, high arch of foot, wearing shoes with improper support, exercises that put a lot of stress on the heel and injury. The 40-60 years age group is most susceptible to plantar fasciitis.
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis
The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain. The pain is usually sharp and one sided. The pain is worse in the morning, as the person takes his first steps. The pain decreases gradually as one gets into routine activities. Standing for long periods of time worsens the pain. Rising from a sitting position also worsens the pain.
Sir,my self Satish Kumar age of 33 yrs. I am suffering from Planter fasciitis since 7-8 months. I am finding difficult to do work in the office, since I most of the time have to walk around and standing job. In the summer season I suffered much for pain whole day .How can I manage my daily life. It severly pains when I walk long and stand even for 10 minutes.
Kindly help the treatment. I heard homeopathy treatment cures this completely. Is that true?
Thanking you in advance
Hello Dr. Sharma,
Greetings!!!
I am Gitika, aged 30.I am suffering from plantar facitis from last 1.5 years.Pain is severe when I walk or stand for more than 5 min. Also, morning pain prevails in my case. I already took an injection in Sep’17 after which pain disappeared;however, recently pain has reoccurred.
Kindly advise me a permanent treatment for this.
Sir, I am suffering from Planter fasciitis since 3-4 years. I am finding difficult to do work in the office, since I most of the time have to walk around and standing job. How can I manage my daily life. It severly pains when I walk long and stand even for 10 minutes.
Kindly help the treatment. I heard homeopathy treatment cures this completely. Is that true?
Thanking you in advance
Severe pain in heel of both legs, more in right leg during first steps of walking throughout the day. I am not able to stand after few minutes. I have already tried allopathic, homeopathic and ayurvedic. But in vain . Pls suggest some remedies sir. Thanks a lot.
I’m suffering from planter faciittis
Since two mnths
Dear Sir,
I am 32 yrs old 65 kgs weight suffering from planter fasciitis for nearly 1 year and having all of the above symptomTaken allopathy for 4 months Homeopathy for 2 months but no progress.contrast bath, stretching and rest give some relief.But recomend some permanent solution.
Dear Sir
I am 65 yrs old 72 kgs weight suffering from planter fasciitis for nearly 2 months and having all of the above symptomTaken allopathy medicine and tried local Homeopathy doctor for 2 months but no progress.Kindly recommend some permanent solution.
Parmanand Singh
Patna (Bihar)
Pl suggest homo medicine by Trade name/ commercially available for planter facilitis
Hi sir , My heel pain is continuously any time.
I am very upset.
Pain duration is approx 4 to 6 months.
Please help me sir , Thanks.
All of the above symptoms.please advise what treatment is most suitable.continuous pain in both heels.even whilst sitting.they throb with pain
Hi doctor,
I have a severe pain in the bottom of my heel n swelling too in both of my legs…can u help me to recover permanently??
Hello Doctor, i had plantar fascia in left leg earlier but now its grown up so much that its also taken up my right leg too. Its been 3 yrs now that i m suffering from this…hav done all sorts of treatment be it alopathic, ayurvedic n homeopathy too howere the pain is stii there… since i m unable walk much due to pain in my heel going towards toe n above the toe as well as in my ankle, my wt has increased like anything. At present i weigh 91kgs, have thyroid and pain thruought my feet n leg… pls help and advise me if possible to recover frm this disease…
Sir. I have helpen.
My wife age 58 is having plantar fasciiste at left foot . Please guide for homeopathic medicine with dose and period.
Dear Dr.Sharma,
I have been getting plantar fascitis pain for a couple of months. I am a 56year old male, with current weight 86 kg – 3 kgs increased due to inactivity caused by the pain. My height is 5ft 10 inches.
The pain worsens if I keep standing for more than 5-10 minutes. I look for a place to sit. Lying down feels good. I had suspected calcaneal spur but on check up, a doctor friend diagnosed the pain as plantar fascitis.
I had seen a homeopath doctor who gave me Rhus tox 1m – 2 doses in sugar of milk and repeat after 10 days. In the intervening period Calc.Fl 6x and Calc.ph 6x thrice daily. Did this for 1 month with marginal benefit.
I saw an alopath doctor friend who gave me a dissolving pain killer for 1 week and medicine to reduce uric acid – I am at the threshold value. He asked me to apply hot compress twice daily. I have followed his advice and the pain has subsided quite a bit. However it returns on standing for long or walking, especially on uneven surface.
Can you suggest medication for cure and long term benefit.
I am addicted to jogging 3-4 times a week -3 km at a time and some free hand exercise after that. All this has stopped leading to continuous weight gain.
Dear Dr Sharma
I have discomfort and pain in the sole of my feet which worsens on long standing and walking. Please suggest me some medications and the online store i can buy them from. I am staying in Naples, Italy and have no access to homeopathic treatment. Thank you.
Kind Regards
Deepika Gupta
i have flat feet and i feel pain in front near the thumb. plz help me with this
Dear Dr.Sharma,
My Heel Pain Symptoms are:
It worsens when rising from a sitting position, getting up from the bed in morning
But I get relief when I stretch my foot upward. and even in continuous walking I NEVER feel much pain
Rhus Tox, Pulsatilla Nigricans, Berberis Vulgaris, Valeriana Officinalis: All these medicine symptoms suits me very well.
Please suggest me a good medicine.
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Lakshmi Priya Manivannan
Dr.I am very much worried for my mother..your article about planter fascittis .shows the same symptoms .. Some dr diagnose it as heel spur , some as planter fasicittis
thre is a swelling in heel part plus its pains all over the day and stepping on the floor cause great pain…in x-ray there is some extended part which Dr said that it is calcium deposit..it has been over a one and half year but no relief yet.plz advice me which medicine or treatmnt would bring relief to this suffering …
Dear doctor i am very much impressed by the small group of drugs you are recommending for each disease.
Would you please add some drugs for diabetes neuropathy and radiculopathy of lower limbs from pivd?
How could i treat it I had 1 operation not successful my mobility is limited because I also don’t have cartilage on both knees now I’m obsessed help please
Very good description of medicines given fot Planter Fasciittis