Plantar Fasciitis Glenunga
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Glenunga
A frequent cause of heel pain, plantar fasciitis is linked to running and excess weight, though it can impact people with various activity levels.
We regularly assist those from Glenunga with plantar fasciitis at SA Running Injury Clinic, with treatment available at our clinics.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick tissue band connecting your heel bone to your toes, leads to pain known as plantar fasciitis.
What are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?
The most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
- Intense pain in the feet, commonly experienced with your first steps in the morning.
- Painfelt along the bottom of your foot.
- Persistent heel pain during daily activities.
- Increased discomfort after engaging in physical activity.
- Flexing your foot may increase pain, while pointing your toes down can relieve it.
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
When the plantar fascia becomes inflamed, it leads to plantar fasciitis. This inflammation can result from:
- Overusing your feet
- Stress on the heel bone from activities like running, dancing, and aerobics can contribute to plantar fasciitis.
- Overstretching
- A high arch in your foot
- Low arches
- Pregnancy
- Being middle aged or older
- Being overweight
- Spending prolonged periods on your feet, such as standing
- Tight calf muscles
- Footwear that offers poor arch support or has stiff soles
Improve your quality of life with effective plantar fasciitis treatment at SA Running Injury Clinic.
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Options
Home Treatments
The initial treatment for plantar fasciitis often involves rest, icing, and the use of anti-inflammatory medications.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy focusing on stretching the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon can help strengthen lower leg muscles and alleviate symptoms of plantar fasciitis.
Night splints
A splint can keep the plantar fascia in a lengthened position overnight, assisting in stretching the ligament.
Orthotics
Orthotics, or custom-fitted arch supports, assist in distributing foot pressure evenly, which helps minimise stress on the plantar fascia.
Shock wave therapy
Sound waves are used in shock wave therapy to help heal the painful area, typically after other conservative treatments have not been successful.
Walking boot, cane, or crutches
Temporary use of a walking boot, cane, or crutches can help ease the pressure on your foot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, a ligament at the bottom of your feet, becomes inflamed, leading to pain when standing after rest or physical activity.
Pain from plantar fasciitis may occur when standing or walking in the morning, after standing for long periods, or when rising from a seated position. Factors that contribute include shoe choice, foot structure, and walking or running surfaces.
Plantar fasciitis may worsen with excess body weight, as it increases pressure on the plantar fascia. Other factors include ill-fitting shoes, high-impact activities, and standing for long periods.
Treatment for plantar fasciitis is available through a podiatrist, a specialist in foot health.
Untreated plantar fasciitis can lead to changes in your walking pattern, which may cause pain in other parts of the body like the legs, knees, hips, and back. It can also cause a plantar rupture, necessitating extended rest.
To manage pain at home, resting, stretching, massage, and using ice packs can be effective. Applying an ice pack wrapped in cloth to the painful area for 15 minutes multiple times daily can provide quick relief.
Plantar fasciitis can occur gradually or suddenly.
Although walking can ease pain after long periods of sitting or lying, the pain tends to return and worsen throughout the day.
While plantar fasciitis is most painful in the morning, untreated it can cause ongoing pain that lasts throughout the day.
Plantar fasciitis typically improves within three to 12 months, depending on your activity levels and any at-home treatments you may be using.
While plantar fasciitis can improve naturally, the recovery process is much slower without proper treatment.
Book Your Podiatry Appointment
Foot pain can affect your daily activities, even if you’re not an athlete. If you experience pain at the bottom of your feet, it could be plantar fasciitis, which may worsen without treatment. Book an appointment with our team at SA Running Injury Clinic today for plantar fasciitis treatment Adelaide.
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