Treatment options. Doctors do not typically use a specific test to diagnose this health concern. All they need is a list of symptoms and a look at the foot. They also don’t prescribe medication for this treatment. They recommend patients use over-the-counter pain medication to manage pain, and then they recommend specific treatment options for people to handle at home. Physical therapy, night splints, and supportive shoes can help alleviate pain and allow the tissue to heal. If simple treatment fails to fix the issue, a doctor might choose to recommend more aggressive treatment options such as surgery to help with pain. It’s a last resort.
