Plantar Fasciitis Eastwood
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Eastwood
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 often see patients from Eastwood with plantar fasciitis at SA Running Injury Clinic and treat patients at our two 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:
- Sharp foot pain, especially with the initial steps in the morning.
- Soreness on the bottom of your foot.
- Ongoing heel pain throughout your daily routine.
- You may experience more pain after 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
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia becomes inflamed. This inflammation can be caused by:
- 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
- Standing for long periods or spending much time on your feet
- Tight calf muscles
- Wearing shoes that lack proper arch support or have stiff soles
Enhance your quality of life with professional plantar fasciitis treatment at SA Running Injury Clinic.
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Options
Home Treatments
People with plantar fasciitis typically start with rest, icing, and anti-inflammatory medications.
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
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
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 short time can help reduce the pressure on your foot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, the ligament at the bottom of your feet, causing pain when standing up after long periods of 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 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.
Treatment for plantar fasciitis is available through a podiatrist, a specialist in foot health.
If plantar fasciitis is not treated, it may cause you to alter the way you walk to alleviate pain, which can lead to discomfort in other areas like your legs, knees, hips, and back. A plantar rupture may also occur, requiring significant time off your feet.
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.
Pain from sitting or lying down can be temporarily relieved by walking, but it often returns and becomes more intense later in the day.
The pain from plantar fasciitis is often most intense in the morning, and if untreated, it can persist longer, leading to discomfort throughout the day.
The recovery time for plantar fasciitis can range from three to 12 months, influenced by your activity levels and the effectiveness of any at-home treatments.
Although plantar fasciitis can improve without treatment, it usually takes longer to heal compared to when treatment is involved.
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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We welcome patents from Eastwood, North Adelaide, Walkerville, Parkside, Norwood, Glenside, Prospect, Unley, St Peters, Burnside, Brompton, Thebarton, Mile End, Myrtle Bank, Fullarton, Highgate, Glenunga and nearby areas.