Q. A 52-year-old man presents to the outpatient clinic with a complaint of pain in the sole of his feet, more pronounced in the mornings. He describes the pain as sharp, occurring with the first few steps after waking up, which then eases somewhat but becomes more pronounced with prolonged walking or standing. He has a sedentary job and has recently taken up jogging to improve his fitness. On physical examination, there is tenderness at the anterior medial aspect of the heel, and passive dorsiflexion of the toes elicits pain in the plantar fascia. What is the most appropriate initial treatment option for this patient's condition?