Do you need professional treatment for your heel pain?
The qualified clinicians at North West Physiotherapy can diagnose the cause of your discomfort and determine a tailored treatment plan for your personal situation and condition.
In this blog we discuss the most common causes of heel pain, and some exercises which are commonly prescribed for these conditions.
Ready to visit a physiotherapist and fast track your heel pain treatment? We have multiple clinics across Brisbane’s northside. All their contact details can be found here.
Causes Of Heel Pain
Two main causes of heel pain are Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis.
- Plantar Fasciitis refers to pain which is related to the irritation of the plantar fascia (connective tissue underneath the foot).
- Achilles Tendonitis is a common foot overuse or ankle injury, which involves heel pain or pain on the Achilles tendon, as well as swelling and impaired performance.
Treatment For Heel Pain
Treatment will be dependent on the cause of your heel pain.
It may include a combination of strength training, stretching, and manual treatment such as soft tissue massage and mobilisation.
For Plantar Fasciitis, your health professional may prescribe a range of exercises such as toe curls, calf raises, heel drops and plantar fascia stretched.
Click here to read what each of those exercises involves.
If you’re struggling with Achilles Tendonitis, you might be prescribed exercises which concentrate on gradual loading of the Achilles tendon and strengthening of the calf muscles.
They may include heel raises, heel drops and stretches.
Your therapist may also instruct you to modify activities and movements, and carry out exercises to strengthen other important muscles in the legs.
Learn more here.
Physiotherapy Treatment for Heel Pain
Is your heel pain impacting your day-to-day life?
If so, it’s time to make an appointment with a qualified physiotherapist in one of our Brisbane Clinics. Click here to contact your closest clinic today.
North West Physiotherapy is your one-stop pain relief and healthy living practice in Brisbane. With six clinics across North Brisbane; Everton Park, Keperra, Eatons Hill, Nundah, Lutchwyche and Newmarket, our aim is to provide holistic healthcare solution to suit your specific lifestyle.
Our services include Physiotherapy, Sports Physio, Hydrotherapy, Pilates, Podiatry, Dry Needling, Massage, Womens Health, and Seniors Strength and Balance Classes. Please note that services vary across our clinics.
Contact your local clinic to book an appointment.
