Firstly, what is Plantar Fasciitis? Well its a structural band of fascia similar to a ligament across the bottom of your foot from the heel to toes. Importantly it is under 3 layers of muscle tissue and helps with support of the foot and body. Its Painful due to been damaged, most commonly on the heel where 90% of your foot pressure is. The damage in most cases gets worse over time, resulting in increased pain and damage. At InterX Pain Clinic the focus is to repair the damaged fascia to enable you to be plantar fasciitis and pain free! 

Secondly what do I need to change? You like me would google what's wrong. Then be bombarded with information on insoles, footwear, devices and movements from You Tube. Some of this can help, some not, Insoles for instance can help if you stand for long period of time, but they act as a crutch and make your foot weaker. Movements on You tube tend to focus on ankle movement and stretching the achilles. This is ok in principle, but, tend to be too aggressive with plantar fasciitis, but its how you stand and walk which will have the greatest impact. 

Standing is painful I assume, particularly first thing in the morning and after you have been sitting for some time. When you stand up its up to 7 times body weight pressure on your heel, that's why its so painful first thing in the morning {bare feet as well). Standing from rest is also painful particularly after sitting for some time. The  treatment package at the clinic focuses on this in the initial treatment and assessment available below. 

Walking even short distances is painful, let alone long distances. You have altered your lifestyle to accommodate the pain and changes, more online shopping or limited activity. The package of treatment alters how you walk and move, to stop damaging your fascia more, and starting the healing process. The actual treatment in the clinic is two fold: the medical devices reduce pain and inflammation and support the repair of the fascia. The first walk you do is a 6 minute walk test to focus on walking technique. Walking technique is assessed and initial corrections are made in the Initial treatment and assessment available below.

Other movements are difficult and painful, tending to be avoided. Stairs are a obvious challenge, along with household chores to gardening and doing out door activities or sports. Bespoke solutions are tailored for you in the treatment package depending on how plantar fasciitis is impacting on you and the goals you want to achieve.

I have treated over 2800 people with Plantar Fasciitis over the last 13 years with a 93% success rate. This is at my clinic in Stratford Upon Avon where I have developed a bespoke package of treatment using the latest medical technology to reduce pain and heal the fascia and custom rehabilitation to ensure a lasting fascia repair. The majority of people I work with exceed expectations and can do things they thought they would not. Recently play tennis or go for long day walks. To book a 1:1 Treatment and assessment to start your healing journey will you click below