Foot
Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning that eases as you warm up, then returns later in the day.
Typical visits:
6–8 visits over 6–8 weeks (typical range)
Common symptoms
✓ Sharp pain under the heel with your first steps
✓ Pain after standing or walking for a long time
✓ Tenderness along the bottom of the foot
✓ Symptoms that flare after a jump in activity
How we treat it
Heel pain usually responds to a mix of calf and foot strengthening, smart load changes and short-term comfort strategies.
We review your footwear and daily step count too, because small changes there can make a big difference. Your plan may differ based on your evaluation.
General information, not a diagnosis
Every plan starts with an evaluation. Your clinician will explain what they find and adjust the approach to you.
Recommended treatments
Patient stories
From people with this condition
“Morning heel pain was ruining my walks. The calf program took patience, but I’m doing three-mile walks again.”
Erin S.
Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
Sample review