Plantar Fasciitis

[hanaguchi]

Hi,
I sprained my toe about two months ago and after taking a couple of weeks off I started playing squash (like racketball) again. A couple of weeks ago I started getting heel pain in the same foot. The pain is worst in the morning and I also have
a tingling sensation sometimes especially when I try to touch my toes. I wonder if the heel pain is plantar fasciitis and whether it is a result of the loss in flexibility in the foot due to the toe sprain. What can I do to help resolve it without stopping exercising?
Thank you

[star queen]

Your problem doesn't sound like PF, but rather like a problem with the heel.  It could be related to the achilles, but more likely if the pain is on the side of the ankle above the heel, it may be bursitis.  You can see the doc for a good anti antiinflammatory med and ice the muscle.  I suggest soaking the foot and ankle in cold water (not icy) a couple of times each day.  This will help to keep fluids out of the muscle and promotes healing of the bursa.  If this doesn't help, see an orthopedist for an xray to diagnose PF or archilles tear.  good luck