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Plantar Fasciitis

This painful foot condition often has biomechanical causes higher up the chain. We assess your gait, hip, and spinal alignment to address contributing factors, alongside targeted treatment for the affected foot.

Chiropractor treating a patient for plantar fasciitis at Synergy Body & Spine Clinic
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis

What's Going On?

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition affecting the underside of the foot, typically felt as a sharp pain in the heel, especially first thing in the morning or after rest. It's caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot.

While the pain is in the foot, the cause often lies higher up the chain. How you walk, the alignment of your hips and pelvis, and the function of your spine all influence the forces that pass through your feet. We assess your gait, hip, and spinal alignment to identify and address contributing factors, alongside targeted treatment for the affected foot.

Symptoms

Common Signs

Recognising the symptoms is the first step toward effective treatment.

Sharp heel pain, often worst first thing in the morning
Aching in the arch of the foot
Pain that returns after rest or sitting
Discomfort when walking or standing for long periods
Tenderness when pressing on the heel
Treatment

How We Treat It

Treatment addresses both the foot and the biomechanical factors contributing to it:

Gait and biomechanical assessment
Adjustments to the foot, ankle, and related joints
Hip and spinal alignment work to address the chain
Targeted rehabilitation, taping, and footwear advice

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