Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and occurs when the thick band of tissue (called the plantar fascia) that runs across the bottom of the foot, becomes inflamed or torn.
Plantar Fasciitis is caused by excessive strain from:
Your Podiatrist will work with you to identify the underlying cause and create an individualised treatment plan to relieve your symptoms and prevent the condition from returning. Treatment options may involve:
Heel spurs, also known as calcaneal spurs, are bony projections that occur from the bottom of the heel along the plantar fascia. Often starting at the front and underneath the heel, as time progresses, they can affect other parts of the foot as well. Heel spurs develop over time and are common for those also suffering from plantar fasciitis.
There are several causes of heel spurs, including:
Your Podiatrist will work with you to identify the underlying cause and create an individualised treatment plan, which may involve: