Plantar Heel Pain
What is Plantar Heel Pain/Fascia Pain?
The Plantar fascia is a band of collagen tissue that connects between your heel and your toes, supporting the arch of your foot. Just like a joint, the Plantar Fascia is also subject to becoming irritated, this is known as Plantar Heel Pain/Fascia Pain.
Typical symptoms of Plantar Heel Pain/Fascia Pain are:
- Pain is much worse when you start walking after sleeping or resting
- Pain feels better during exercise, but returns after resting
See the attached leaflet for further information for management and treatment for Plantar Fascia Pain
Useful Links
Exercise Videos
Introduction and Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Stretches and Foam Roller
When to seek advice
If you have severe pain affecting your sleep and daily activities, if you have had a serious injury or you have symptoms that have not improved with self-management, you should contact your GP practice. If you have a red, hot swollen joint please ring 111
