Plantar Fasciitis Burnside
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Burnside
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 Burnside 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:
- Sharp foot pain, especially with the initial steps in the morning.
- Pain in the underside of your foot.
- Persistent heel pain during daily activities.
- 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
- Stress on the heel bone from physical activities like running, dancing, and aerobics may result in 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
- 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
For those with plantar fasciitis, rest, icing, and anti-inflammatory medications are commonly the first steps in treatment.
Physical Therapy
Stretching the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon through physical therapy can strengthen lower leg muscles and provide relief from plantar fasciitis.
Night splints
Using a splint overnight helps maintain the plantar fascia in a lengthened position, aiding in ligament stretch.
Orthotics
Orthotics, or custom-fitted arch supports, assist in distributing foot pressure evenly, which helps minimise stress on the plantar fascia.
Shock wave therapy
In shock wave therapy, sound waves target the painful area to support healing, usually when conservative treatments have not provided relief.
Walking boot, cane, or crutches
Using a walking boot, cane, or crutches for a short time can help reduce 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.
Plantar fasciitis pain is often triggered when standing or walking in the morning, after prolonged standing, or when getting up from sitting. Causes may include shoe type, foot structure, and walking or running surfaces.
Excess body weight can exacerbate plantar fasciitis by placing additional pressure on the plantar fascia. Poorly fitting shoes, high-impact sports, and prolonged standing can also worsen 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.
Resting, stretching, massage, and ice packs are all helpful home treatments that can quickly relieve pain. Holding an ice pack wrapped in a cloth on the affected area for 15 minutes several times a day can provide fast relief.
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.
Recovery from plantar fasciitis usually takes three to 12 months, depending on your activity levels and any at-home care you are using.
While plantar fasciitis can improve naturally, the recovery process is much slower without proper treatment.
Schedule Your Podiatry Appointment
Pain in the feet can affect everyday life, whether you’re an athlete or not. If you have pain in the bottom of your feet, it may be plantar fasciitis, which can worsen over time without proper treatment. Contact our team at SA Running Injury Clinic today to schedule your appointment.
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You can book your appointment with SA Running Injury Clinic either online or by phone. We have two clinics available for your convenience.
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 Burnside and nearby areas.