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What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Let's break this term down. "Plantar fascia" is a thick band of tissue that runs along the sole of your foot (see image right). "-itis" is Latin for inflammation. Therefore "Plantar Fasci-itis" means inflammation of this thick band. The plantar fascia stabilises the foot and absorbs shock when we walk and run.
This common condition typically causes pain under the heel and along the arch of the foot.
In the UK, Plantar fasciitis affects up to 7% of the general population - most commonly people aged between 40-60. It accounts for 15% of all reported and professionally treated foot pain. And can occur in about 10% of all runners.
At DW Osteopathy, we commonly treat plantar fasciitis in both sporting and non-sporting individuals with great results.
Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
The symptoms of plantar fasciitis can vary in intensity for each individual depending on the severity and persistence of the cause. Symptoms most commonly appear in just one foot, however, 1 in 3 suffers will go on to experience plantar fasiitis in the other foot too.
Common symptoms of scaitica include:
- Heel pain
- Pain along the arch of the foot
- Pain that is worse when you first stand up and start walking after you’ve been in bed or sitting for a long time
- Pain that is worse for being on your feet all day, walking, standing or running for a long time.
These symptoms are what our osteopaths at DW Osteopathy can treat.
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Causes of Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive strain or pressure to the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot, leading to damage or irritation. This can come about through small repeated exposures over a long time (running), or one large traumatic impact (falling from a height).
The following factors increase the risk of developing plantar fasciitis heel pain:
- Being overweight or obese
- Having excessively high arches or flat feet
- Participating in regular high-impact activities such as running, jumping and dancing
- Prolonged running or standing on hard surfaces
- Spending large amounts of the day on your feet; for example if your occupation requires it
- Being pregnant. During pregnancy specific hormones are released that help to relax ligaments. Combined with the temporary weight gain, this can be enough to lead to plantar fasciitis.
How Can Osteopathy Treat Plantar Fasciitis?
Seeing an osteopath, having a full physical examination and getting their expert opinion as early as possible will provide an accurate diagnosis for your foot pain. Once a diagnosis has been made the osteopath will then discuss and outline an appropriate treatment plan.
For individuals suffering with plantar fasciitis, the osteopath will take into account the several risk factors above and provide treatment, exercises and advise based on all the information gathered. Whilst waiting to see a professional it is advised to avoid the activities that you suspect have triggered the irritation to the plantar fascia.
If you are unsure whether osteopathy treatment is right for you, please don't hesitate to give us a call. You will be able to speak to an osteopath who is always willing to discuss your problem and advise you on the best course of action.
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