Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)
Why Your Heels Hurt in the Morning
Plantar fasciitis causes intense heel pain with the first steps in the morning that gradually eases as you walk. The plantar fascia -- the thick band of tissue connecting your heel bone to your toes -- becomes inflamed and microtorn from repeated stress. It is the most common foot condition treated at our Faridabad physiotherapy clinic.
Who Gets Plantar Fasciitis
- Runners who suddenly increase their training load
- People who stand for long periods (teachers, retail workers)
- Those with flat feet or high arches
- People who are overweight -- increased mechanical load on the fascia
- Middle-aged patients as tissue elasticity decreases
Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Treatment
- Eccentric calf strengthening: The most evidence-supported treatment, shown to reduce plantar fasciitis pain by 60-80% within 12 weeks
- Plantar fascia stretching: Specific stretches performed before first steps in the morning
- Shockwave therapy: Highly effective for chronic plantar fasciitis resistant to other treatments
- Orthotics assessment: Custom insoles to address biomechanical contributors
- Taping: Low-Dye and calcaneal taping to immediately offload the fascia
What to Avoid
Cortisone injections provide short-term relief but can weaken the fascia and cause fat pad atrophy. Physiotherapy addresses the root cause for lasting results.
Book Your Assessment
Contact Realign Clinic in Faridabad for expert plantar fasciitis treatment. Most patients experience significant improvement within 4-6 weeks.