o Stretching the Achilles tendon / calf muscles and plantar fascia and strengthening the intrinsic muscles of the foot can improve foot biomechanics and reduce stress on the foot. o At the end of the leaflet, we will show you some regular calf and foot stretching exercises and strengthening exercises that should be done regularly every day.

A physiotherapist can show you exercises to help ease your symptoms. A podiatrist can recommend things like insoles and the right shoes to wear. Physiotherapy is available free of charge on the NHS throughout the UK but waiting times for accessing physiotherapy can sometimes be long.

A clinician will diagnose plantar fascia pain from the symptoms you describe and by gently feeling the tender area. This condition is usually well managed with exercise and advice (see below). If you still feel pain, an ultrasound or MRI scan may be booked to look at the plantar fascia more closely. Common scan findings include

What are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis? People usually complain of pain under the heel. Pain is present when weight-bearing such as walking, standing or running. Pain is worst first thing in the morning or on getting up after sitting for prolonged periods. This is because when our feet are at rest the plantar fascia contracts and shortens ...

It is important to do stretching exercises for both your Achilles tendon and your plantar fascia. Wall push-ups or stretches for Achilles tendon The Achilles tendon comes from the muscles at the back of your thigh and your calf muscles. These exercises need to be performed first with the knee straight and then with the knee bent in order to stretch

Management advice and exercises for people diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, a condition causing pain in the heel, sole and /or arch of the foot

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Division of the plantar fascia can result in a flat foot. Plantar fasciitis exercises 1. Plantar fascia massage Sit on a chair with a roll under the arch of your foot. Use a rolling pin or cold drinks can if you are at home. Roll your foot forward and backwards from the heel to the balls of your foot. Continue for 2 to 5 minutes.

Targeted strengthening and stretching exercises for the muscle in and around your foot and ankle can help to improve your heel pain. Local NHS Ayrshire & Arran podiatrists have devised exercise clips to help with your symptoms. Before undertaking the suggested exercises please review our disclaimer below. Painkillers-

Exercises are the first line of treatment which will mainly involve stretching. Some patients may be referred to other health professionals to consider insoles for footwear. Do I need an X-ray? As X-rays only show bones, having an X-ray would not change the overall management of …