05/25/2026
Treating plantar heel pain isn’t one-size-fits-all—it works best when we address your specific deficits and build the foot’s capacity over time. Step one is identifying what’s limiting you, like reduced ankle dorsiflexion, limited inversion/eversion, poor toe extension, and foot/calf weakness—all of which can affect how your foot absorbs force when you walk or run.
Next, we use strategies to calm symptoms so you can keep moving: targeted stretching, rolling the bottom of the foot (a frozen water bottle or a warm bottle can feel great), and in-clinic options like acupuncture and e-stim as adjuncts for pain relief.
Finally, the real long-term fix is a progressive rehab plan guided by a physiotherapist—using objective measurements, clear goals, and step-by-step progressions to safely return you to walking, running, and standing without pain returning.
Stay tuned for more videos from our physiotherapy team for National Physiotherapy Month!
