Conditions·Pain & tension

Plantar fasciitis.

Sharp, stabbing pain along the sole of your foot, often worst when you first step down in the morning or after sitting for a while. It happens when the thick band of tissue running under your foot becomes inflamed, usually from repetitive strain or tight calves.

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Manual therapy, stretching, and foot orthoses

Manual therapy, stretching, foot orthoses, and taping are recommended first-line treatments for plantar heel pain, with high-load strength training of the calf-Achilles-plantar-fascia complex showing moderate evidence for medium-term outcomes.

What happens in a session

Hold calf and plantar fascia stretches for 30-60 seconds, 2-3 times daily

Wear over-the-counter contoured foot orthoses

Apply low-Dye tape or sports tape for short-term pain relief

Do high-load strength training with heel raises on a rolled towel, then progress to single-leg raises while holding weight

Educational information, not a prescription. Any amount named in a study or on a pack is for a pharmacist, GP or qualified practitioner to confirm for you.

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Plantar fasciitis.

Manual therapy, stretching, and foot orthoses

What happens in a session

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