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Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes heel pain and pain in the sole of the foot.
Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the Plantar Fascia, a pad of fibrous tissue and fat - that runs from the heel to the ball of each foot. This pad reinforces the action of ligaments in maintaining the shape of the foot, in particular the arches. Repetitive activity or overuse of our feet causes this pad to stretch. Sometimes when this happens, small tears appear in the pad, which become inflamed. This usually happens near or at the point where the pad is attached to the heel, which is why it feels painful.
I graduated from Oxford Brookes University School of Osteopathy. I am a member of the British Osteopathic Association and the General Osteopathic Council. Before training as an Osteopath, I pursued my passions of cycling and rowing, making appearances at Henley Royal Regatta and the amateur UK rowing circuit. This has helped me to understand body mechanics which in turn aids my treatment of wear and tear, pain, and dysfunction.
“Biomechanics is simple really. A joint that is under too much strain will eventually show evidence of altered signs and symptoms, usually before it wears out. I love investigating why things don’t function and I aim to treat both the problem and the cause”
My wife and I have recently moved back to Yorkshire, after a number of years living in the south of England, to be closer to our families. We are both active members of a small community church based in Sheffield called the Crowded House.
I am excited about joining the established clinic at Osteopathy in Action. Osteopathy in Action prides itself on its high standard of patient care. I believe the extra services I offer will further strengthen our health team making treatment accessible to all ages.
Plantar Fasciitis is particularly common among sportspeople and others who are on their feet a lot (it's also known as jogger's heel, tennis heel and even policeman's heel)
But other important factors include wearing high heels (not often the cause for men) and suddenly becoming more active for one reason or another (or changing the type of exercise you do). It also tends to occur more often as people get older and develop osteoarthritis. Being overweight and walking abnormalities can also be the main causative factors.
Plantar Fasciitis can be treated effectively
Osteopathic treatment, gentle stretching exercises and orthotics can provide effective results. Osteopathy in Action works in consultation with Andrew Root (BSc, DpodM, MChs, SRCh) to specialise in the assessment and treatment of foot problems. Andrew is a foot podiatrist whose expertise lies in the area of biomechanical foot assessments and makes ‘made to measure’ orthotics. If orthotics are recommended, the osteopath will take a mould of each foot using plaster of paris. This will capture the exact shape and the fit of your foot. This will be sent to Mr Root who will make your individual orthotics and return them to Osteopathy in Action.
1. Stand 2-3 feet away from a wall. Keeping the knees straight and feet and heels on the ground, lean onto the wall. You should feel the calf muscles and the Achilles tendon tighten. Keep this position for 15 seconds then relax. Do this 2-3 times. Repeat this routine three times a day.
2. You may repeat the above exercise with the knees bent.
(These exercises tend to be easier with one leg slightly in front of the other)
We recommend you check all exercises with your osteopath!
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