Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common complaint seen in the clinic. Sufferers do not have to be sporty, ‘anyone’ can develop it.

Plantar fasciitis occurs when the attachment of the fascial tissue on the bottom of the foot gradually pulls away from the calcaneus (heel bone).  Anyone suffering from plantar fasciitis usually experience immediate pain upon rising that eases as they become more active throughout the day. When the foot is at rest or is non-weight bearing, the affected tissues recoil and you will develop foot stiffness; when activity resumes, they stretch and become painful once again. The affected foot is rarely to blame for the pain the sufferer is experiencing. The causes come from elsewhere.

Some of the most common causes of plantar fasciitis are a tight calf muscle group, tight hip muscles, lack of pelvic motion when walking / running are all common reasons.  The cause can also be due to the opposite leg ! If the hip, knee and foot tend to be stiff on the opposite side leg,then this does not allow proper movement of the pelvis allowing the affected foot to remain pronated (or flat) for too long straining the sole of the foot (Plantar fasciia)  This strain will build up causing the inflammation of the plantar fascia.