Plantar Fasciitis Hazelwood Park
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Hazelwood Park
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, often related to running and excess weight, but it can affect individuals of all activity levels.
At SA Running Injury Clinic, we treat many individuals from Hazelwood Park with plantar fasciitis across our Eastwood and North Adelaide locations.
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:
- Intense pain in the feet, commonly experienced with your first steps in the morning.
- Painfelt along the bottom of your foot.
- Chronic heel pain that affects your daily activities.
- You may experience more pain after physical activity.
- Pain that worsens when you flex your foot and improve when pointing 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
- Spending prolonged periods on your feet, such as standing
- 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 worn overnight helps to lengthen the plantar fascia, promoting stretching 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
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 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.
Plantar fasciitis can be managed by seeing a podiatrist, a healthcare professional specialising in foot care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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