Plantar Fasciitis

What is plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the tissue that connects your heel bone and toes. This tissue is known as the plantar fasciitis, hence the name of the condition.

When irritated or inflamed – because of flat-footedness, ill-fitting shoes or intensive exercise – this condition can cause great heel pain and discomfort.

 

Plantar fasciitis symptoms 

Check if you are suffering from this painful condition by examining your feet for these common plantar fasciitis symptoms:

• Pain is much worse when you begin walking, after sleeping or after resting.
• The pain subsides when you exercise, but soon returns after.
• You experience difficulty or strain when raising your toes off the floor.
• Your symptoms worsen after standing for long periods. 

 

What causes plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis has a number of causes, including but not limited to:

• Wearing unsupportive shoes for long periods
• Suddenly increasing your physical activity without a steady adjustment period – this can also include walking too much or standing for too long
• Excessive body weight putting extra pressure on the feet
• Change in footwear to shoes with thin soles and little padding or arch support.

If you have had a sudden change in lifestyle or often wear unsupportive shoes, these factors could be contributing to plantar fasciitis and subsequent heel pain.

 

Plantar fasciitis treatment

At-home plantar fasciitis treatment is readily available and simple to apply with Margaret Dabbs London. There is also a wealth of products to help prevent plantar fasciitis.

Alternatively, plantar fasciitis can also be treated professionally at our fully licensed podiatry clinics across the UK.

Discover your perfect plantar fasciitis treatment below and receive fast-acting plantar fasciitis pain relief.

 

Plantar fasciitis treatment at home

At-home plantar fasciitis treatment begins with proper rest, products that soothe the inflammation and stretching exercises for the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia.

For plantar fasciitis pain relief, follow these steps:

1. Lower inflammation: Apply ice to the heel to lower inflammation, taking care to rest your feet more than usual and to stretch your feet in the morning and evening.
2. Support your heel: Using Margaret Dabbs London’s Supportive Orthotics Insole will help relieve the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. These insoles for plantar fasciitis will absorb pressure from walking, allowing your feet to heal while on the move.
3. Soak your feet: Perfect for plantar fasciitis aches and pains, use our Hydrating Foot Soak or PURE Reviving Foot Soak to soothe your feet and provide plantar fasciitis pain relief.
4. Repair your feet: Once dry, massage our Intensive Hydrating Foot Lotion into your foot to tackle both dry skin and aching feet. If your heel also happens to be cracked, you can use the PURE Cracked Heel Treatment Balm to repair your skin.

As an additional treat, you can also soak your feet in our Luxury Foot Spa – perfect for a restful, foot-focused wash.

 

Professional plantar fasciitis 

Margaret Dabbs London offers professional plantar fasciitis relief, including consultation and treatment carried out by a qualified podiatrist.

Professional plantar fasciitis treatment can include lower laser therapy to alleviate acute pain, custom-moulded orthotics and biomechanical assessments.

For those unsure which treatment is best for them, Margaret Dabbs recommends booking a medical pedicure for a thorough diagnosis and an all-encompassing treatment plan.

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How to prevent plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis can be prevented in a number of ways. If you are experiencing symptoms, try:

• Wearing supportive footwear that cushions your heel and alleviates pressure
• Using Margaret Dabbs London’s Supportive Orthotics Insole when wearing high heels
• Maintaining a balanced diet and healthy weight
• Avoiding sudden bursts of physical activity – instead, build yourself up by gradually increasing walking distance and improving stamina over time
• Regularly soothing and moisturising the feet, especially after long days or instances of increased physical activity – such as a gym class