What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Patient's will often note that the first step out of bed in the morning is painful. Prolonged periods of standing and walking also increases pain on the inside or bottom of the heel. Plantar fasciitis is often caused by an abnormality in foot function, causing foot musculature to exert more stress on the heel bone.

Treatment Options

There are several treatment options for plantar fasciitis. Treatment is oriented around correcting the cause of the pain, rather than treating just the symptoms. These treatments include:
- strengthening and stretching regimes
- footwear changes and advice
- ice and massage routines
- taping techniques
- custom foot orthotics

​If you believe you are suffering from plantar fasciitis, book an appointment for assessment with a foot specialist/chiropodist today!

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