Short-term
Short-term symptoms may be due to an inflammation of the tissues, which tends to react well to massage and manipulation used in conjunction with other modalities such as acupuncture, ultrasound and kinesio taping.
Longer-term
Most cases of plantar fasciitis however are longer-term and are not the result of inflammation – they are instead caused by a chronic weakening of the plantar fascia tendon (a tendinopathy). This is why they are often unsuccessfully treated with steroid or cortisone injections.
These longer-term cases are generally best treated with a course of shockwave therapy to help regenerate the tendon, followed by a programme of exercise rehabilitation to strengthen the muscles of the foot, hip and lower leg which have led to the condition in the first place.
Our clinic based in Chatteris covers areas including March, Ely, Wisbech, Huntingdon, St Ives & Whittlesey and beyond.