Plantar Fasciitis Royston Park
Supporting your journey to improved mobility.
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Royston 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 Royston 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:
- Stabbing pain in the feet is often felt with the first steps of the day.
- Painfelt along the bottom of your foot.
- Persistent heel pain during daily activities.
- Pain that worsens 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
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia becomes inflamed. This inflammation can be caused by:
- Overusing your feet
- Stress on the heel bone from activities like running, dancing, and aerobics can contribute 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
- Shoes with inadequate arch support or rigid soles
Discover improved well-being with expert 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
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
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 brief period can lessen the pressure placed on your foot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, the ligament beneath your feet, which causes pain when standing after rest or following physical activity.
Pain from plantar fasciitis may occur when standing or walking in the morning, after standing for long periods, or when rising from a seated position. Factors that contribute include shoe choice, foot structure, and walking or running surfaces.
Plantar fasciitis may worsen with excess body weight, as it increases pressure on the plantar fascia. Other factors include ill-fitting shoes, high-impact activities, and standing for long periods.
A podiatrist, a foot specialist, can provide treatment for plantar fasciitis.
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.
Resting, stretching, massage, and ice packs are all helpful home treatments that can quickly relieve pain. Holding an ice pack wrapped in a cloth on the affected area for 15 minutes several times a day can provide fast 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 typically causes the most pain in the morning, and without treatment, it can lead to prolonged discomfort that may last all 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
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.
_________________________________________________________________________
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 Royston Park and nearby areas.