Heel pain can make every step uncomfortable, whether you're getting out of bed in the morning, exercising or simply walking throughout the day. At FootMotion Podiatry, our experienced podiatrists identify the cause of your heel pain and develop personalised treatment plans to help you return to pain-free movement.

What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain.

It occurs when the plantar fascia, a strong band of tissue that runs from your heel to the ball of your foot, becomes irritated and overloaded. Over time, the tissue can thicken and become painful, particularly around the heel.

A common symptom is sharp pain under the heel when taking your first steps in the morning or after periods of rest.

Common Symptoms

You may be experiencing plantar fasciitis or another heel condition if you have:

  • Pain under or around the heel
  • Sharp pain with your first steps in the morning
  • Pain after sitting or resting
  • Heel pain during walking, running or exercise
  • Tenderness beneath the arch
  • Pain after long periods of standing

What Causes Heel Pain?

There are many causes of heel pain, including:

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Heel spurs
  • Achilles tendon injuries
  • Sever's disease (children's heel pain)
  • Stress fractures
  • Nerve irritation
  • Plantar fibromatosis

Contributing factors often include:

  • Flat feet or excessive pronation
  • High arches
  • Tight calf muscles and Achilles tendons
  • Unsupportive footwear
  • Excess body weight
  • Prolonged standing or walking
  • Running and sporting activities

How Is Heel Pain Treated?

Successful treatment begins with identifying the exact cause of your pain.

Your FootMotion podiatrist may recommend:

  • Stretching and strengthening exercises
  • Strapping and taping techniques
  • Supportive footwear recommendations
  • Custom orthotics or arch supports
  • Activity modification
  • Massage and recovery techniques
  • Shockwave therapy
  • Laser therapy

Most patients experience significant improvement when treatment is tailored to their individual needs.

When Should You Seek Treatment?

We recommend booking an assessment if:

  • Your heel pain has lasted more than a few weeks
  • Pain is affecting your walking or exercise
  • Symptoms are worsening
  • Home treatments are not helping
  • You are experiencing recurring episodes of heel pain

Early intervention often leads to faster recovery and better long-term outcomes.

Why Choose FootMotion Podiatry?

Our podiatrists combine clinical expertise with advanced biomechanical assessments and gait analysis to understand how your feet function and what is contributing to your pain.

This allows us to develop evidence-based treatment plans designed to reduce pain, improve function and help prevent recurrence.

Get Back on Your Feet

You don't have to live with heel pain. Our experienced podiatrists can help identify the cause of your symptoms and create a treatment plan tailored to your goals.