13 Aug Heel Pain That Keeps Coming Back? Short Term Fixes Versus Lasting Relief

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If you have been battling heel pain or plantar fasciitis, you have probably tried a few things to calm it down. Some of them work, at least for a while. As your local Heel Pain Clinic on the Northern Beaches, we want to show you how to use those short term methods properly, and why lasting relief comes from treating the cause.

A quick word on plantar fasciitis and heel pain

Plantar fasciitis happens when the thick band of tissue along the sole of your foot, the plantar fascia, becomes irritated and inflamed. It often shows up as severe pain on the heel of your foot, especially with your first steps of the day. Left unaddressed it can turn into chronic plantar fasciitis, and in some cases a heel spur develops where the tissue meets the bone.

Anti inflammatories have their place

Anti inflammatory medication can settle heel pain in the short term, and it is best used with intention. Take it the day before and the day of a big event or a long day on your feet, then wind it back the day after. Keep in mind that anti inflammatories do not offer a long term answer and can slow the healing process, so use them only when you need them and speak with your pharmacist or GP first.

Stretch your calf to relieve the pressure

A tight calf tugs on the attachment point around your heel where the plantar fascia joins the bone, which adds to your pain. Stretching the calf takes that pressure off. Choose any calf stretch you like, hold it for 30 seconds and repeat at least three times a day for the best effect.

Ice the area for 15 minutes

Ice is a simple way to calm inflammation and ease sore heels. Keep it to 15 minutes though. Any longer and you can start to undo the benefit you were after, so watch the clock.

Why these methods are not enough on their own

Anti inflammatories, calf stretches and ice all do the same job. They manage the symptoms. They do not fix what caused your plantar fascia to flare in the first place, which is why the pain so often returns. For chronic plantar fasciitis in particular, treating the root cause is the only path to lasting relief.

Genuine heel pain treatment on the Northern Beaches

When people search for a plantar fasciitis specialist near me, this is what they are really after. Our heel pain treatment is hands on and non surgical, and we do not depend on orthotics or heel spur surgery. We assess your feet, find the true driver of your pain and treat it directly, so you can get back to walking, running and living without that stab in your heel.

What we can do for your plantar fasciitis:

• Diagnose the underlying cause with our expert guidance
• Address the root cause for lasting relief
• No need to ditch your favourite shoes
• Enjoy the freedom of walking barefoot
• Pursue your passions without limitations
• Free yourself from orthotics and embrace a pain free lifestyle
• No need to rest during the treatment process
• Accelerated pain relief and healing with advanced laser therapy

The takeaway

Short term methods are useful for getting through a hard day, but they are not a cure. If your heel pain keeps returning, it is time to treat the cause with a team who does this every day.

Book your heel pain assessment with the Northern Beaches Heel Pain Clinic and let us help you fix it for good.

Book online: https://northernbeachesheelpainclinic.com.au/request-heel-pain-assessment/

or https://sydneyfootsolutions.com.au/new-patient-offer/

Call us: 02 8966 9300