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1 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) , such as ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin, for example) or naproxen (Aleve, for example). 2  You can buy these medicines without a prescription. 3  NSAIDs are often used if you have only had symptoms of plantar fasciitis for a few days or weeks.
Steps to treat your plantar fasciitis. Ice. If you suspect you have plantar fasciitis, one of the first things you should do is ice. The best way to ice the plantar fascia is to fill a plastic water bottle with water and freeze it. Then roll that bottle under the bottom of the foot for 15 minutes at least once a day but doing it more than once will be beneficial.