“What is Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis?”
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is also known as heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may be caused by factors such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst.
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the tissue (plantar fascia) that extends from the heel to the toes. Due to the inflammation, the plantar fascia becomes irritated, resulting in heel pain.
“Signs and Symptoms”
- Pain at the bottom of heel
- Pain at the arch of foot
- Gradual increase in pain over a period or the month
- Swelling
- Tenderness at the bottom of feet
“How Can We Help?”
We will firstly examine the issue and provide further assistance and guidance to give you our best advices and treatments for you.
Treatments include pain relief modalities such as ultrasound, stretches and advise on footwear.
Most of the time, circumstances like this just require a physiotherapist for assured recovery. However, if it is one of the rarer cases where signs and symptoms are not improving and unresolved, you may be referred back to the doctors for consultation and further investigation.