Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Mile End
Struggling with heel pain that’s affecting your ability to work, exercise, or go about your day? Plantar fasciitis could be the underlying cause.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Supporting the arch of your foot, the plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue running from heel to toe. Inflammation of this essential structure leads to plantar fasciitis, a condition that can cause severe heel pain and affect daily movement.
Heel pain is the most common injury treated at the Adelaide Heel Pain Clinics. Our specialist clinic near Mile End manages around 50 cases daily, with plantar fasciitis being the most frequent diagnosis. While it’s a widespread issue, that doesn’t make it any less serious. Prompt treatment is essential, especially since studies reveal that 50% of sufferers still experience symptoms after five years, and 45% after ten years. To avoid long-term discomfort, it’s crucial to consult a podiatrist as soon as possible.
Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is commonly marked by sharp heel pain that typically occurs on the bottom of the foot near the heel. This pain often worsens after long periods of rest, like sleeping or sitting for extended durations. Other signs can include swelling, tenderness, limping, and pain spreading across the sole of the foot.
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis
Excessive pressure on the plantar fascia can result in irritation and inflammation, causing heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis. Strenuous activities that involve repetitive impact, such as running, dancing, or gymnastics, often contribute to the problem. Other factors that raise the risk include weight gain, ageing, pregnancy, long periods of standing, and foot structures like flat feet or high arches.
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Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Adelaide Heel Pain Clinics handle dozens of plantar fasciitis cases daily, offering expert care for heel pain of all levels. Our comprehensive treatment options allow us to create personalised care plans suited to your specific needs, helping you find relief and get back to your daily routine.
Adelaide Heel Pain Clinic delivers trusted plantar fasciitis treatment to residents across North Adelaide, Eastwood, Parkside, Glenside, Frewville, Fullarton, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Brompton, Prospect, Walkerville, Unley, St Peters, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Glenunga and surrounding suburbs.
Radial Shockwave Therapy
Offering no long-term side effects and requiring zero recovery time, radial shockwave therapy is a reliable treatment for heel pain. We commonly use this therapy to help patients manage different types of heel pain effectively.
Focal Shockwave Therapy
With just a handful of focal shockwave therapy machines in Australia, our clinic is home to South Australia’s only unit. This advanced technology offers a highly effective solution for managing heel pain.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a highly regarded technique for releasing tight muscles. By using small acupuncture needles, we can target trigger points effectively to help alleviate muscle pain.
Orthotics
Custom orthotics offer tailored comfort and support, fitting seamlessly into any shoe you choose to wear. They provide a treatment solution built around your foot’s specific requirements.
Low-Level Cold Laser
A less painful option than hot lasers, low-level cold lasers are an innovative advancement in podiatry treatments and could be the perfect choice for you.
Exercise Rehabilitation
Why settle for a one-size-fits-all approach? A podiatrist can create a personalised exercise rehabilitation plan tailored to your pain, health, and goals, offering remarkable benefits for your recovery.
Expert Answers to Your Plantar Fasciitis Concerns
Plantar fasciitis vs. heel spurs: Are they the same?
No, they are different conditions. Plantar fasciitis refers to ligament inflammation, while heel spurs are bony projections on the heel, even though their symptoms can be similar.
Which shoes help relieve plantar fasciitis pain?
Your shoes should offer support tailored to your daily activities. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for plantar fasciitis—it depends on your lifestyle and individual foot needs. Consulting with a podiatrist can help you find the best fit for you.
Should I avoid walking or running with plantar fasciitis?
To allow your plantar fascia to heal, it’s important to take a break from high-impact activities like running. However, staying active remains essential for overall health. Low-impact exercises such as swimming are great alternatives that won’t aggravate your heel pain.
Can plantar fasciitis run in families?
Plantar fasciitis doesn’t have a genetic basis. You won’t inherit it from your parents, as there’s no proven link between genetics and this condition.
How can I tell if I have plantar fasciitis?
Patients with plantar fasciitis often describe the pain as a sharp, stabbing sensation near the bottom of the foot, especially close to the heel. The discomfort usually worsens after periods of rest, such as upon waking or after sitting for an extended time.
When should plantar fasciitis pain prompt a visit to a podiatrist?
It’s important not to ignore heel pain. If you’re experiencing any symptoms, seeing a podiatrist as soon as possible is the best course of action.
Do compression socks help manage plantar fasciitis symptoms?
Yes, compression socks can help ease plantar fasciitis symptoms by providing arch and ankle support, which limits excessive movement and improves alignment. For personalised guidance, consult a podiatrist.
Why is plantar fasciitis pain worse in the morning?
When the plantar fascia stays still for long periods, it tends to shorten. This makes the first few steps after waking up or following extended sitting or standing particularly painful, as stretching it out again can cause discomfort.
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