You may be experiencing something called plantar fasciitis! This is a condition where the heel region of the foot experiences pain and discomfort due to the irritation of the thick band of tissue that is located under our foot which inserts from the heel bone all the way to our toes. This structure is called the plantar fascia.
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
- Heel pain early in the morning
- Limping due to heel pain
- Toe walking due to heel pain
- Tenderness around the medial heel bone
- Pain usually worse with barefoot walking on hard surfaces
There are many things that increase the likelihood of you experiencing plantar fasciitis and these include:
- Poor ankle movement
- Tightness in the calf muscles and foot muscles
- Poor footwear
- Over pronation of the foot
Here at Physio Ready we will run through a detailed assessment of your foot,leg,and hips to determine why you are experiencing heel pain.
We will make sure that we find the true cause of your heel pain and address it using the most appropriate and evidence-based treatment techniques.
Some examples of our treatment techniques for heel pain include:
- Shock wave therapy
- Soft tissue release
- Joint mobilisations
- Footwear advice
- Specific foot strengthening exercises
If you want to make an appointment for physiotherapy about your heel pain, contact Physio Ready today on (02) 8622 1681 or (02) 9249 9122. We are located inside MyHealth Medical Centre Ermington & Ryde.