Plantar Fasciitis
What is it?
Plantar Fasciitis is heel pain that can develop over a number of weeks or months. You might feel pain in around the heel from standing or walking for a long time. Some people also feel a sharp pain in their heel when getting out of bed in the morning or after rest.
Some things that may lead to Plantar Fasciitis are:
- Being overweight
- Reduced flexibility
- Already having a condition called a ‘heel spur’
- Repeated foot pronation (feet turning in) when walking
How can Our Podiatrist help?
There are many ways we can help reduce your heel pain.
Treatment can include:
- Stretching and strengthening exercises
- Massage
- Dry needling
- Orthotics
Fat pad bruising
What is it?
Fat pad bruising is a bruise underneath the heel. Walking or putting direct pressure on your heel can be painful.
Some things that may lead to fat pad bruising are:
- An injury from landing hard on your heels
- Wearing shoes with poor heel cushioning
How can Our Podiatrist help?
At Our Podiatrist we can assess and diagnose fat pad bruising.
Treatment can include:
- Padding
- Supportive Footwear
- Rest
- Ice
- Orthotics
