Then maybe you have Plantar Fasciitis? Most of us are enjoying the lovely warm summer. Usually we get to wear our summer clothes and flip flops for one week in a typical Irish summer, but this year we can wear them every day. BUT !!! As a result I’m seeing more and more people in the clinic suffering with Heel Pain. Changing into summer shoes or flip flops is often the final straw for our heels if you have been slowly developing Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is an overuse condition of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is an important structure in our foot biomechanics, i.e. it helps support the arch of our foot and acts as a shock absorber when we are walking or running. Common symptoms of plantar fasciitis is heel pain in the inside portion of the heel and arch. Pain is usually worse in the morning and improving with activity. However, once you rest from activity, the heel pain can return. In more chronic cases, you might experience pain during standing and pain increasing further with activity. Common causes for developing plantar fasciitis are:
But in more severe cases deep tissue release, strapping of the foot for pain relief and support, orthotics prescription, night splints, joint mobilisation and a strengthening program to address muscles imbalances might be necessary to eliminate the heel pain. Related : How to Manage Acute Sport Injuries Managing Chronic Low Back Pain
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Niamh BradyNiamh treats a wide range of clients from the sedentary to elite athletes. She focuses on postural and biomechanical assessment which addresses the alignment of the joints, occupational and sport injuries, exercise based rehabilitation and re-injury prevention. Archives
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