{"id":102,"date":"2023-08-02T12:10:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T12:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highettpodiatry.com.au\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2024-04-11T10:13:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T00:13:02","slug":"treatmentofplantarfasciitispain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.highettpodiatry.com.au\/treatmentofplantarfasciitispain\/","title":{"rendered":"Plantar Fasciitis"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Plantar Fasciitis Treatment” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_class=”custom_row dflex align-items-center” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”second-on-mobile” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”What is Plantar Fasciitis?” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot complaints, experienced by thousands of Australians every day. It can affect one or both heels and is often worse first thing in the morning and then eases later in the day.<\/p>\n

Plantar Fasciitis can also be known as Heel Spur Syndrome, \u201cPoliceman\u2019s heel\u201d or \u201cjogger\u2019s heel.\u201d <\/p>\n

Plantar Fasciitis is the Latin term for “inflammation of the plantar fascia”.<\/p>\n

The plantar fascia is a thick, fibrous ligament that runs under the foot from the heel bone to the toes. It forms the arch of the foot and functions as our natural shock-absorbing mechanism. Unlike muscle tissue, the plantar fascia is not very elastic and therefore is very limited in its capacity to stretch or elongate.<\/p>\n

When too much traction is placed on the plantar fascia (for various reasons) micro-tearing will occur, resulting in irritation, inflammation and pain.<\/p>\n

Plantar Fasciitis usually causes pain under the heel. However some people may experience pain under the arch of the foot. Both heel pain and arch discomfort are related to Plantar Fasciitis, with heel pain being far more common than arch pain.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”first-on-mobile” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.highettpodiatry.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HighettPodiatry2021-205_web.jpg” title_text=”HighettPodiatry2021-205_web” _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.highettpodiatry.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/HP2023-418_web.jpg” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”HP2023-418_web” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”What is a Heel Spur?” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]A heel spur is a bony growth at the front\/underside of the heel bone. Spurs develop due to the body responding to the constant traction and pulling from the plantar fascia ligament away from the heel bone. <\/p>\n

After diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis, you may be required to have an X-Ray taken. A heel spur will show clearly on an X-Ray of your foot. Calcaneal spurs are not painful. Pain is only caused because of inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heel spur.<\/p>\n

Many who suffer from Plantar Fasciitis do not have a heel spur and vice-versa, those with heel spurs don\u2019t always have painful feet. Spurs take many years to develop, they can also be found underneath the heel bone and also at the back of the heel (near the Achilles Tendon) or in other parts of the body.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”What does Plantar Fasciitis Feels Like?” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Heel pain is more intense with your first steps out of bed in the morning or after sitting for a while. During rest, our muscles and ligaments tend to shorten and tighten up. The tightening of the plantar fascia means more traction on the ligament making the tissue even more sensitive. With sudden weight-bearing the tissue is being traumatised, resulting in a stabbing pain or deep ache.<\/p>\n

After walking around for a while, the ligament warms up, becomes more flexible, eliminating the pain or becoming more of a dull ache. After walking a long distance or standing for hours the pain is likely to return.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”What causes Plantar Fasciitis?” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Different contributing factors can overstretch the plantar fascia ligament under the foot including:<\/p>\n