Plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes inflammation (swelling) to the band of tissue that stretches between the heel and middle part of the foot.

Causes

• Poor foot posture
• Overuse
• Incorrect footwear
• Sudden increase intensity of exercise activity
• Tight calves
• Injury

Symptoms & Identification

• Pain on the bottom of the heel, or nearby.
• Increased pain after exercise (not during).
• Pain in the arch of the foot.
• Pain that is worse in the morning or when you stand after sitting for a long time.
• A swollen heel.
• Pain that continues for months.
• A tight Achilles tendon.

Care & Treatment

At Home podiatry there are a range of treatments that can help relieve symptoms and reduce flare-ups. The choice of treatment will often depend on the patient’s severity of pain.