Plantar Fasciitis Fitzroy
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Fitzroy
Plantar fasciitis, a common source of heel pain, is often associated with running and excess weight, but can affect anyone regardless of activity level.
We regularly assist those from Fitzroy with plantar fasciitis at SA Running Injury Clinic, with treatment available at our Eastwood and North Adelaide 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:
- Stabbing pain in the feet is often felt with the first steps of the day.
- 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
The condition known as plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which can be triggered by:
- Overusing your feet
- Running, dancing, and aerobics put strain on the heel bone, potentially leading 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
- Wearing footwear with poor arch support or 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 exercises for the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon through physical therapy can enhance lower leg strength and improve 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 applies sound waves to the painful area to assist in healing, often used when other treatments have not worked.
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
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 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.
Treatment for plantar fasciitis is available through a podiatrist, a specialist in foot health.
Leaving plantar fasciitis untreated may force changes in your walking pattern, causing pain in areas such as your legs, knees, hips, and back. In severe cases, it can lead to a plantar rupture, requiring you to rest for an extended period.
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.
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.
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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At SA Running Injury Clinic, you can schedule your appointment online or by phone. We operate from 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 Fitzroy and nearby areas.