Plantar Fasciitis Linden Park
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Linden Park
Often caused by running and excess weight, plantar fasciitis is a common heel pain condition that can impact people of all activity levels.
We often see patients from Linden Park with plantar fasciitis at SA Running Injury Clinic and treat patients at our two clinics in Eastwood and North Adelaide.
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.
- Pain in the underside of your foot.
- Ongoing heel pain throughout your daily routine.
- Increased discomfort after engaging in physical activity.
- Discomfort that increases when you flex your foot, but lessens when you point your toes down.
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
- Activities such as running, dancing, and aerobics place stress on the heel bone, which can lead to plantar fasciitis.
- Overstretching
- A high arch in your foot
- Low arches
- Pregnancy
- Being middle aged or older
- Being overweight
- Frequent standing or prolonged time on your feet
- Tight calf muscles
- Shoes with inadequate arch support or rigid soles
Improve your quality of life with effective plantar fasciitis treatment at SA Running Injury Clinic.
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Options
Home Treatments
Rest, icing, and anti-inflammatory medications are generally recommended as the first steps for managing plantar fasciitis.
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
Wearing a splint overnight can keep the plantar fascia stretched, assisting in the lengthening of 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
Shock wave therapy uses sound waves directed at the painful area to promote healing, typically when other treatments have not been effective.
Walking boot, cane, or crutches
Using a walking boot, cane, or crutches for a brief period can lessen the pressure placed on your foot.
Frequently Asked Questions
The condition known as plantar fasciitis happens when the plantar fascia, a ligament at the bottom of your feet, becomes inflamed, causing pain after sitting or physical activity.
Plantar fasciitis pain can be triggered by standing up or walking first thing in the morning, after long periods of standing, or when rising from sitting. Contributing factors include footwear, foot structure, and the surfaces you walk or run on.
Excess weight can aggravate plantar fasciitis by adding more pressure to the plantar fascia. Wearing improper shoes, participating in high-impact sports, and standing for long periods can also contribute to the condition.
A podiatrist, a foot specialist, can provide treatment for plantar fasciitis.
If left untreated, plantar fasciitis may cause you to change your walking pattern to reduce pain, potentially leading to discomfort in other areas such as your legs, knees, hips, and back. It can also result in a plantar rupture, requiring prolonged rest.
Home treatments like resting, stretching, massage, and using ice packs can offer quick relief. Applying an ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the painful area for 15 minutes several times daily can be an effective treatment.
Plantar fasciitis can occur gradually or suddenly.
Pain from sitting or lying down can be temporarily relieved by walking, but it often returns and becomes more intense later in the day.
Plantar fasciitis usually causes the most pain in the morning, and if not treated, the pain can last longer, potentially becoming a constant issue 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.
Plantar fasciitis may heal on its own, but the process generally takes much longer without treatment.
Schedule Your Podiatry Appointment
Plantar fasciitis can cause foot pain that impacts daily life, even for those not involved in sports. If you’re experiencing pain in the bottom of your feet, it could get worse over time without treatment. Contact our team at SA Running Injury Clinic to schedule your appointment.
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Appointments at SA Running Injury Clinic can be booked online or by phone. Please be aware that we have two clinic locations.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700
Our clinics in North Adelaide and Eastwood welcomes patents from Linden Park and nearby areas.