Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Start by placing your finger at the bottom of your heel and tracing outward toward each of your five toes, spreading like a fan. This is your plantar fascia—a thick band of connective tissue that stretches across your arch and plays a key role in stabilising and supporting your foot during walking, running, and other movements. When the plantar fascia is overused or strained, it can become damaged and inflamed, resulting in heel pain. This condition is referred to as plantar fasciitis.
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How To Treat Plantar Fasciitis
Treating your heel pain requires a tailored approach based on your injury, symptoms, activities, and lifestyle to ensure effective recovery. We identify factors causing plantar fascia strain and affecting healing, enabling recovery while keeping you active.
We offer advanced treatments, including custom orthotics, stretching programs, footwear adjustments, padding, and night splints, for effective relief. Our goal is to treat current heel pain and prevent recurrence, ensuring long-term comfort, activity, and a pain-free life.
Priority Podiatry Clinic provides personalised care from qualified, board-registered podiatrists, with access to innovative treatments through our extensive network with locations all across Brisbane.
How Long Does Plantar Fasciitis Take To Heal?
Without effective management and proper healing, heel pain can linger for months or even years. Since the plantar fascia is engaged with every step you take, it rarely gets a chance to rest fully—unlike an arm in a cast or sling. We understand that wearing a cast or moon boot can significantly restrict your daily activities and work, so our approach to treating plantar fasciitis typically avoids these measures unless they’re absolutely essential, such as in the case of a tear or rupture of the plantar fascia.
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Phone: 07 5510 9222
Located within Hope Island Marketplace Medical & Skin Clinic, 99-103 Broadwater Ave Hope Island QLD 4212
Jimboomba
Phone: 07 5546 9766
Located Within Jimboomba Medical Centre, Unit 1/69 Cerina Cct, Jimboomba QLD 4280
Beenleigh
Phone: 07 3287 2224
Located Within Beenleigh Mall Medical Centre, Shop24A, 40/68 Main Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207
Eagleby
Phone: 07 2889 1666
Located Within Eagleby Family Practice, 5/120 River Hills Rd, Eagleby QLD 4207
Harristown
Phone: 07 4635 6111
Located Within Toowoomba Medical Centre, 146 Drayton Road, Harristown QLD 4350
Marsden
Phone: 07 3067 2370
Located Within Marsden Family Doctors, Shop 28/55-77 Chambers Flat Rd, Marsden QLD 4132
Keperra
Phone: 07 3355 4082
Located Within Keperra Medical Clinic, 14 Dallas Parade Keperra QLD 4054
Coomera
Phone: 07 5573 5663
Located Within Doctors @ Coomera Central, Shop 6, 21 Coomera Grand Drive, Upper Coomera, QLD 4209
Newtown
Phone: 07 4633 8700
Located Within Ochre Medical Centre Wyalla, Shop 20, 238 Taylor Street, Newtown QLD 4350
How Do You Get Plantar Fasciitis?
It can develop due to several factors:
- Wearing shoes with poor support or cushioning
- Having high arches or flat feet
- Standing or walking for long periods, especially on hard surfaces
- Sudden increase in physical activity or exercise intensity
- Tight calf muscles or Achilles tendon
- Aging, as the plantar fascia loses elasticity over time
- Repetitive impact activities like running or dancing
- Pregnancy, due to weight gain and hormonal changes
- Certain occupations that require a lot of standing or walking
It often results from a combination of these factors rather than a single cause.
How To Know If Your Have Plantar Fasciitis
Look for these signs:
- Heel Pain: Sharp pain in the heel, especially when you first get out of bed or after sitting for a while.
- Pain After Activity: Discomfort that gets worse after standing or walking for long periods.
- Location: Pain is usually at the bottom of the heel or along the arch of your foot.
- Age: More common if you’re between 40-60 years old.
- Impact on Daily Life: Difficulty walking or participating in activities due to foot pain.
If you notice these symptoms, consider seeing one of our Podiatrists for a proper check-up.
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