Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, classically worst with the first steps in the morning. Here's the general approach to settling it.
What's going on
Plantar fasciitis is irritation of the tissue along the bottom of the foot, where it attaches at the heel. It's often linked to a change in activity, footwear or load, and tends to be sharpest on first standing.
How rehab usually works
Rehab usually combines calf and foot strengthening with load management and footwear advice. Built up steadily, this helps the tissue tolerate your day-to-day activity again.
It can be stubborn, so a clear, progressive plan beats chasing quick fixes.
When to see a physio
A guide can point you in the right direction, but the right exercises depend on your specific injury and stage of recovery. A quick assessment means you're doing the things that will actually help, and not the ones that won't.
This is general information, not medical advice. For a diagnosis and a plan for your situation, come and see us.
