What it is
Plantar fasciitis is irritation of the thick band of tissue under the foot, causing sharp heel pain, classically with your first steps in the morning. It is common and very treatable.
Signs and symptoms
- Sharp heel pain with your first morning steps
- Pain after standing or walking for a while
- Tenderness under the heel or arch
- Discomfort that eases as you warm up, then returns
How physiotherapy helps
We combine hands-on treatment, a targeted loading and stretching programme, footwear advice and, when needed, shockwave therapy to settle the pain and get you walking comfortably.
At Meridian, care is always one-on-one with an AHPC-registered physiotherapist. We explain things clearly, give honest advice with no upselling, support your insurance claim and keep our pricing transparent.
Treatments that help
The treatments we most often use for plantar fasciitis.
Related areas
Where plantar fasciitis is usually felt.
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