Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Burnside
Is heel pain impacting your ability to work, exercise, and go about your daily routine? Plantar fasciitis could be to blame.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
The plantar fascia, a significant tissue band at the foot’s base, stretches from the heel to the toes. It is crucial in forming your foot’s arch, playing a key role in the foot’s comfortable and successful operation. Plantar fasciitis is characterised by the inflammation of this tissue, often resulting in heel discomfort that can become quite intense.
In the Adelaide Heel Pain Clinics, heel discomfort is the most frequently observed condition. Our clinic regularly encounters around 50 cases daily of this heel discomfort, often identified as plantar fasciitis. Despite its common occurrence, it remains a serious concern. Timely attention to this condition is important, as studies indicate that a significant percentage of individuals with plantar fasciitis continue to experience it over several years. Therefore, consulting with a podiatrist promptly is advised for anyone experiencing such discomfort.
Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
Heel discomfort is the key indicator of plantar fasciitis. This pain is often sharp and situated near the heel, at the foot’s bottom. It’s common for those affected to experience the most discomfort in the morning with their initial steps after a night’s rest. The pain associated with plantar fasciitis might also worsen following extended periods of sitting or standing. Other usual symptoms include soreness in the foot’s sole, limping, swelling in the foot, and a tender feeling in the affected region.
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis develops due to excessive pressure and strain on the plantar fascia itself, causing inflammation and irritation that leads directly to heel pain. At times, this inflammation is a result of strenuous activity, such as sports or hobbies that put stress on the heel bone. This may include dancing, running, or gymnastics. Other factors that could increase the likelihood of developing plantar fasciitis could be weight gain, ageing, pregnancy, spending long hours on your feet, and having flat feet or high arches.
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Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Adelaide Heel Pain Clinics handles numerous plantar fasciitis cases on a daily basis. Our clinic is equipped with the necessary experience and resources to assist individuals experiencing heel discomfort, regardless of the case’s severity or distinct details. The reason for the high number of patients seeking our assistance for heel pain is our array of treatment possibilities. We focus on creating a treatment approach tailored to each individual’s needs.
Radial Shockwave Therapy
With no long-term side effects and zero recovery time needed, radial shockwave therapy is a strong treatment option. We regularly provide shockwave therapy for many different patients to help with heel pain of different types.
Focal Shockwave Therapy
Our clinic in South Australia is unique in housing one of the few focal shockwave therapy machines in the country. This technique is considered to be at the forefront of approaches for addressing heel pain.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is highly regarded for its ability to release tight muscles. Through the use of small acupuncture needles, this technique allows us to target trigger points, assisting in the easing of muscle discomfort.
Orthotics
Custom orthotics offer personalised comfort and support, adaptable to any shoe you choose to wear. These orthotics provide an approach tailored specifically to your foot and individual requirements.
Low-Level Cold Laser
Low-level cold lasers are a less painful alternative to hot lasers. As one of the breakthrough technologies in podiatry treatments, this could be the right option for you.
Exercise Rehabilitation
Why not explore a treatment strategy that’s completely customised to your individual pain, health, and aspirations? Partnering with a podiatrist to formulate a custom exercise rehabilitation plan might bring substantial benefits.
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