Plantar Fasciitis Parkside
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Parkside
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 regularly assist those from Parkside with plantar fasciitis at SA Running Injury Clinic, with treatment available at our clinics.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. Inflammation of this tissue, causing pain, is 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.
- Soreness on the bottom of your foot.
- Chronic heel pain that affects your daily activities.
- Pain that tends to intensify following physical activity.
- Pain that intensifies when flexing your foot and eases when pointing your toes downward.
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
- 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
- Extended time spent standing or being on your feet
- Tight calf muscles
- Footwear that offers poor arch support or has stiff soles
Experience a better quality of life through 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
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
Sound waves are used in shock wave therapy to help heal the painful area, typically after other conservative treatments have not been successful.
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.
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.
Carrying excess body weight can make plantar fasciitis worse by placing more strain on the plantar fascia. Ill-fitting shoes, high-impact sports, and prolonged standing are additional contributing factors.
Plantar fasciitis can be managed by seeing a podiatrist, a healthcare professional specialising in foot care.
Untreated plantar fasciitis can lead to changes in your walking pattern, which may cause pain in other parts of the body like the legs, knees, hips, and back. It can also cause a plantar rupture, necessitating extended 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.
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.
Plantar fasciitis may heal on its own, but the process generally takes much longer without treatment.
Book 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 for plantar fasciitis in 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.