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.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, along the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed, leading to pain.
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.
- Heel pain that continues during regular daily activities.
- Pain that tends to intensify following physical activity.
- Flexing your foot may increase pain, while pointing your toes down can relieve it.
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which may occur due to:
- 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
- Standing for long periods or spending much time on your feet
- Tight calf muscles
- Shoes with inadequate arch support or rigid soles
Experience a better quality of life through 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
Physical therapy that targets stretching the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon can help strengthen lower leg muscles and aid in managing plantar fasciitis.
Night splints
Wearing a splint overnight can keep the plantar fascia stretched, assisting in the lengthening of the ligament.
Orthotics
Wearing custom-fitted arch supports, or orthotics, can help reduce pressure on the plantar fascia by distributing pressure more evenly across the feet.
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
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.
Standing up or walking in the morning, standing for extended periods, or rising from sitting can trigger plantar fasciitis pain. Contributing causes 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.
Treatment for plantar fasciitis is available through a podiatrist, a specialist in foot health.
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.
Fast relief from plantar fasciitis can be achieved through home treatments like resting, stretching, massage, and ice packs. Holding an ice pack wrapped in a cloth over the pain area for 15 minutes several times a day can be very effective.
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.
While plantar fasciitis is most painful in the morning, untreated it can cause ongoing pain that lasts throughout the day.
Plantar fasciitis generally takes between three to 12 months to improve, depending on how active you are and any home treatments you apply.
While plantar fasciitis can improve naturally, the recovery process is much slower without proper treatment.
Schedule Your Podiatry Appointment
Foot pain, even if you're not an athlete, can disrupt daily activities. If you're feeling pain at the bottom of your feet, it may be plantar fasciitis, which can worsen if untreated. Reach out to our team at SA Running Injury Clinic to book your appointment for Adelaide plantar fasciitis care.
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