The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. It is sometimes referred to as heel spur syndrome, though no bone spurs develop due to this condition. Usually, faulty foot structure causes a strain on the fibrous connective tissue that stretches along the bottom of your foot from your heel to your toes. This band of connective tissue is called the plantar fascia, which becomes inflamed and irritated by excessive strain. Dull or sharp pain can be present with plantar fasciitis.

1. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common sources of heel pain. It is an inflammation
of the ‘Plantar fascia’, is fibrous material that inserts into your heel, and branches out
to your five toes.

2. You have high arches or flat feet.
Tight Achilles tendons or calf muscles.
Changes in activity levels.
weight gain.
Certain types of exercise, such as increases with age.
Improper shoe support.
You walk, stand, or run for long periods of time.
Your feet roll inward too much when you walk.
painclinic.sg

3. Pain begins gradually in plantar fasciitis and often affects only one foot
The pain can be present in the heel or the arch of your foot
Being worse during the first steps of morning
Pain may be initiated after lengthy periods of sitting or standing
Mild foot swelling and redness may occur

4. Mainly diagnosed based on symptoms by physiotherapist or sports
doctor
X-rays may show calcification within the plantar fascia
To identify any plantar fasciitis tears, inflammation used Ultrasound
scans and MRI
Pathology tests may identify spondyloarthritis, which can cause
symptoms similar to plantar fasciitis.

5. Early plantar fasciitis treatment options include anti-inflammatory
medication, stretching exercises, rest, cold therapy and arch support.
Sometimes, a topical corticosteroid ointment is prescribed for use on the
affected area of plantar fasciitis. Corticosteroid injections are not commonly
used because they can cause further fascia damage. If symptoms do not
resolve, physical therapy, night splints or orthotics may be prescribed.
Orthotics can be used in your shoes or during sleep.As a last resort, shock
wave therapy or surgery is needed to eliminate the pain caused by plantar
fasciitis

7. 350 Orchard Road
#10-00 Shaw House
Medical Suites @ Orchard
Singapore 238868
6567322397
6590689605
http://painclinic.sg/